A no-brainer is that when the employee leaves the company property, he or she should have clear idea of who to contact and how to contact them in case there are any additional questions regarding pay and benefits, or any other necessary documentation in the future months, according to an article on the businessnewsdaily.com website.
Collect everything the company has provided to the employee
All company-issued property must be collected. This includes phones, laptops and keys. Also, it's necessary to revoke permission for software and passwords.
Last but not least, all the paperwork must be prepared and ready to go through after the termination conversation with the employee.
Focusing on paperwork may help
Everything must be completed such as final pay, benefits administration, nondisclosure agreements and all other information the employee needs. A proper paper trail is necessary to avoid any problems when the employee has left the company. Of course, you can leave the paperwork to a colleague from the HR department.
All this also helps to shift the employee's focus from the termination to the necessary logistics. If you provide severance pay, it mitigates the adverse effects on the employee and his or her family.
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