SAYING GOODBYE

ENDING EMPLOYMENT IS NEVER JUST A PAPERWORK PROCESS. 

IT’S A PEOPLE PROCESS. AND SOMETIMES A RISK EVENT!

An involuntary separation is stressful for the employee, the people delivering the news, and the affected coworkers. At its worst, it can escalate beyond stress and create real threats to the workplace. Disgruntled former, (or soon-to-be former), employees can pose safety, reputational, and operational risks to your organization.

The good news? With thoughtful preparation, HR can lead separations that are respectful, structured, and safer for everyone involved.

This session explores involuntary separation through both an HR lens and a threat-management lens, equipping you with practical, immediately usable tools for:

• Preparing for a separation before the conversation

• Conducting the meeting with clarity and dignity

• Identifying and managing potential behavioural risk indicators

• Coordinating with security and leadership partners

• Supporting impacted teams after the departure

• Deciding when and how to maintain appropriate post-employment connection

You’ll leave with a customizable separation safety checklist you can adapt to your organization — and a more confident approach to one of HR’s most difficult responsibilities.

BECAUSE SAYING GOODBYE WELL PROTECTS PEOPLE, AND YOUR WORKPLACE