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Terminations are a sensitive subject.
Even if you have strong reasons for letting an employee go, sitting them down to explain they are out of a job can be an awkward conversation.
Some employers might be tempted to fire an employee using an impersonal method — like a phone call, email, or text — just to avoid that discomfort. But that is a very bad idea. We strongly recommend that employers should only fire staff during a face-to-face termination meeting.