Comment Of The Week: Peter Kim On Employee Termination

by maxkalehoff on September 10, 2008

I think this extends beyond performance. That criterion makes a decision more objective and defensible (despite most people being employed at will), but even high performers need to be terminated sometimes.

I came across the idea of “emotional contagion” earlier this week – people who propagate negative emotional contagion should be terminated sooner rather than later as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotional_contagion

Originally posted as a comment by Peter Kim on AttentionMax using Disqus.

  • gerry

    I don't really know what employee termination means and I don't think I like the sound of it. “Even high performers need to be terminated sometimes?” – I don't think I share the same thinking, I am actually on the opposite side.
    http://www.davisfest.com/peace-of-mind-and-busi…

  • http://www.attentionmax.com maxkalehoff

    Gerry,
    “Termination” is an ugly word. It's a life-less word that creates barriers
    between businesses, managers, employees and customers. You're right, we
    should get rid of it. Thanks for calling that out!

  • gerry

    I don't really know what employee termination means and I don't think I like the sound of it. “Even high performers need to be terminated sometimes?” – I don't think I share the same thinking, I am actually on the opposite side.
    http://www.davisfest.com/peace-of-mind-and-busi…

  • http://www.attentionmax.com maxkalehoff

    Gerry,
    “Termination” is an ugly word. It's a life-less word that creates barriers
    between businesses, managers, employees and customers. You're right, we
    should get rid of it. Thanks for calling that out!

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