HRM200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Wrongful Dismissal, Full Intention, Layoff

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM200
• Professor: William Peckham

Document Summary

Define voluntary and involuntary turnover and explain the impact of each. Discuss the drivers and outcomes of each turnover method. Analyze important hr considerations in ensuring fairness in dismissals, layoffs, and terminations. Discuss the three foundations of a fair and just disciplinary process. Explain the six steps in the termination interview. Explain various techniques for ensuring effective employee communication in organizations to help manage turnover. Who leaves, how they are treated during the exit, what the cause or nature of the exit is, and how remaining employees perceive this all impacts the long-term sustainability of the organization. The role of hrm is often overlooked in managing employee engagement and communication during a time of employee separations. Voluntary turnover: decision made by employee. Ineffective leadership: poor relationship with managers, employee felt unvalued, wanted work-life balance, etc. Reasons: downsizing or restructuring, company financially unstable, company/job relocated.