Realizing opportunities for companies and those affected. - Article by Abdullah Redzepi and Michael Hasler in südostschweizjobs.ch
Separations in professional life are among the most challenging tasks - for companies, managers and employees. Those who consciously shape these processes and provide individual support create trust, maintain respect and open the door to new opportunities on both sides.
Show appreciation when saying goodbye
Separations are an integral part of everyday working life and yet are associated with intense emotions. They not only affect the terminated employees, but also the remaining team and have a lasting impact on the corporate culture. A respectful, clearly structured separation process minimizes emotional stress, protects trust and stability in the company and strengthens the employer brand. Instead of uncertainty and frustration, there is room for openness, fairness and new trust.
Targeted support for managers
Managers are often at the center of separation processes and at the same time caught between company interests and personal concerns. Without appropriate support, many feel overwhelmed in this situation. Through targeted training, clear guidelines and individual coaching, managers gain the confidence to conduct termination discussions in an empathetic, respectful and legally compliant manner. Those who accompany managers on this path not only strengthen the affected employees in the long term, but also substantially develop their own leadership quality.
Actively supporting employees in their reorientation
For employees who have been made redundant, the loss of their job often means a profound upheaval. Companies that offer outplacement or new placement support show responsibility beyond the employment relationship and actively help shape the separation. Individual advice, job application coaching and coaching for professional reorientation help to reduce uncertainty and develop new perspectives. In this way, companies send a strong signal of appreciation and enable a courageous and self-confident new start. At the same time, the remaining teams recognize that their employer not only promises care, but actively lives it.
Understanding separation as a design opportunity
A professionally managed separation offers all parties involved the opportunity for growth and development. Companies reaffirm their values and strengthen their reputation as a responsible employer in the long term. Managers develop their empathic skills and learn how to conduct difficult conversations constructively. And affected employees receive the support they need to break new ground. Those who see separations as part of a dynamic working life create an environment in which change is not feared, but used as an opportunity.
Conclusion
Separation culture is corporate culture in action. How companies act in difficult moments shows whether their values really work. A respectful, professionally managed separation protects relationships, strengthens the motivation of the remaining teams and ensures the future viability of the company. Those who make fairness and appreciation visible even when parting not only gain loyalty, but also trust far beyond the moment.
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