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In the heat of the moment

22nd February 1996, Page 51
22nd February 1996
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

Does any of this sound familiar? Harassed transport manager: "That's it! Don't let me see you around here any more!" Truculent driver: "Does that mean you're firing me?"

Harassed manager (now backed into a corner):" What?...well er...yes it does!"

When it comes to dismissing employees there's a right and a wrong way. Unfortunately, too many managers still end up trying to dismiss someone in the heat of the moment. In this edition of Employment Bulletin we'll show you how to get the message through to under-performers and how to handle a dismissal properly and, above all, fairly.

If you don't want to wind up at an Industrial Tribunal arguing over a case of Constructive Dismissal, take note.