Firing – Sample Script
Managers often struggle to find the right words to use when letting an employee go, so here’s a sample script.
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Formal Performance Warning – Sample
When corrective feedback and support hasn’t led to improved employee performance, a more formal warning that clearly informs the employee that their job is in jeopardy is usually the next step. Here is an example of a formal performance warning in writing.
Informal Performance Warning – Sample Script
Here’s an example of what an initial, informal warning conversation might sound like with an employee who’s struggling.
Sample Progressive Discipline Policy
Progressive discipline consists of a brief series of increasingly serious warnings, culminating in dismissal if an employee fails to improve sufficiently – and lets your staff know that they won’t be fired without first knowing about your concerns.
2×2 Feedback Form
The 2×2 system helps managers and staff members regularly reflect, share feedback, and discuss how the work is going.
CSAW Worksheet and Sample
Nervous about giving feedback? This worksheet will help you think about what you want to say and how to say it with CSAW (Connect, Share, Ask, Wrap up).
Sample Performance Evaluation Form – Strong Assessment
Here’s a sample of what a completed performance evaluation might look like for a high performer, which includes developmental feedback to make a great employee even better.
Sample Performance Evaluation Form – Corrective Assessment
We know it can help to see samples of this sort of thing, so here’s a sample evaluation of a struggling employee.
Performance Evaluation Form Template
At least once a year, managers and staff members should meet one-on-one to reflect on the manager/staff relationship, realign on expectations, and discuss overall performance. This template is intended for use by both managers to assess staff, and for staff members to self-evaluate and share feedback with their manager.
Rejection Email Samples
The fastest way to inform candidates that they are no longer under consideration is by having a standard email template that you can easily adapt.