July 8, 2010PowerPhrase: I wish I could let you take all the time you want to tie things up. I’d like to give you the kind of send-off you deserve
Many companies have a policy that says when employment is terminated, the employee is escorted out immediately. There are good reasons for that policy, but it can be humiliating for someone who is also suffering the indignity of losing their job.
When Bob’s department closed and his manager told him to escort his team out immediately, he said,
- There’s no one in that group who is any kind of a threat. After their years of service, they deserve more than that.
His manager agreed and they took their time.
Not everyone has that flexibility, however. That’s why I have phrases in my new Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors for implementing policy that may be unavoidable, but still seems ignominious.
- I wish I could let you take all the time you want to tie things up. I can’t. but you deserve a good send-off.
You don’t need to pretend to like a policy to enforce it. Sometimes both you and your company look better if you don’t.
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