Dismissing an Employee (Pocket Mentor) [Paperback]

Harvard Business School Press (Compiler)

Book Description

Series: Pocket Mentor | Publication Date: October 5, 2007

While no one likes to be the bearer of bad news, managers are sometimes faced with the difficult task of having to dismiss an employee. In this book, you'll learn how to effectively manage a dismissal--including making key decisions before, during, and after the critical event. Handled skillfully, dismissing an employee can set your team--and your company--on a positive new path.

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From the Back Cover

No one likes to be the bearer of bad news, but sometimes managers are faced with the difficult task of dismissing an employee. It's your job to effectively manage a dismissal in a positive, professional way. This guide will show you how to:

Understand the grounds for dismissal

Handle the interaction professionally:

Lead your team after the dismissal

About the Author

Since 1984, Harvard Business School Press has been dedicated to publishing the most contemporary management thinking, written by authors and practitioners who are leading the way. Whether readers are seeking big-picture strategic thinking or tactical problem solving, advice in managing global corporations or for developing personal careers, HBS Press helps fuel the fire of innovative thought. HBS Press has earned a reputation as the springboard of thought for both established and emerging business leaders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Business School Press (October 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1422118843
• ISBN-13: 978-1422118849
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,076,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #53 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Business & Investing > Management & Leadership > Management