HR Manager Termination Meeting Guide
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Write a termination meeting guide for HR managers.

Details:
- Type: [performance/layoff/misconduct]
- Effective date: [date]
- Severance: [yes/no]
- Equipment return: [items]

Pre-meeting preparation:
- Book private room
- Have tissues available
- Prepare documentation
- Have severance agreement ready
- IT access termination scheduled

MEETING SCRIPT

OPENING (30 seconds)
"Thank you for coming in.
I have difficult news to share."

ANNOUNCEMENT (clear and direct)
"We have decided to end your employment
effective [date] due to [reason]."

PAUSE — let them respond

SEVERANCE DETAILS
"Here is what this means for you:
- Final pay: [details]
- Severance: [details]
- Benefits: [details]
- COBRA: [details]"

NEXT STEPS
"Today you will need to:
- Return [equipment]
- System access ends [time]
- Personal items [process]"

CLOSING
"Do you have any questions?"

Post-meeting:
- Escort to collect belongings
- Confirm IT access removed
- Send follow-up letter

Keep under 15 minutes
Do not argue or over-explain

Source: https://promptzyo.com/prompt/hr-manager-termination-meeting-guide