Startups with small teams are like families. Firing a member of that family is rarely easy — especially when the person in question works remotely.
“When we are evaluating terminating someone — eliminating their livelihood — we have to work hard to ensure we have a full picture of the circumstances,” says Rex Castle, national speaker and author of Selecting the Brass Ring. “Getting the full picture is even more critical for a remote employee who doesn’t have the benefit of being present.”
Unfortunately, even with generous performance plans and every benefit of the doubt, sometimes a remote worker and company just aren’t the right fit. Once you decide to terminate one of your remote employees, follow this guide to keep the process as fair and painless as possible.
