Research Guides: Human Resources: Firing

Electronic Books

Complete Guide to Hiring and Firing Government Employees

Complete Hiring and Firing Handbook

Manager's Guide to HR : Hiring, Firing, Performance Evaluations, Documentation, Benefits, and Everything Else You Need to Know

Fair, Square and Legal: Safe Hiring, Managing, and Firing Practices to Keep You and Your Company Out of Court

Websites

U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Employee Relations
Providers answers to questions including:
-How should I decide whether to suspend, demote, or remove?
-Do I have the authority to tell an employee that his or her performance is unacceptable?
-What reasons warrant not providing an employee with a formal opportunity period to improve?
U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Workforce Restructuring
"The Workforce Restructuring website provides resources, information, and guidance on various aspects of restructuring for agency management, human resources offices, and employees. Topics include Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (also known as buyouts) which are tools agencies may use to avoid or lessen the impact of reductions in force (RIF). Extensive information and guidance is provided to assist agency human resources offices responsible for conducting a RIF. General information on the RIF process and career transition programs is also provided for those employees who may be affected."

Suggested Search Terms

Dismissal of employees

Downsizing organizations

Layoffs

Corporate reorganization

Video

"In this film, human resources consultant Peter Wallbridge discusses how to manage the challenges and sensitivities of an organizational restructuring. He explains how to communicate with staff about reorganization, policy options for moving people into new roles, laying people off, and providing for voluntary resignation."

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