Not quite on topic but, whenever anyone working for me gave notice, I let them go that day. I paid them through their notice date but wanted them gone asap.
Someone with no allegiance could cause some problems.
I agree, especially if they are staying in your industry.
An office manager has access to all kinds of information that could screw you up if they were so inclined.
Not quite on topic but, whenever anyone working for me gave notice, I let them go that day. I paid them through their notice date but wanted them gone asap.
Someone with no allegiance could cause some problems.
MarkJames said:What happens if they give you two months notice?
Who does that?
Who does that?
I look at it this way. There is no need for them to tell you they plan on leaving if they intend to screw you. Them giving notice implies they would like to leave on good terms. If they intend to screw you over, they would just get everything they needed and stop showing up for work. By giving notice, they are subjecting themselves to closer observation(by you/there replacement/etc)which is counterproductive to there plans.Not quite on topic but, whenever anyone working for me gave notice, I let them go that day. I paid them through their notice date but wanted them gone asap.
Someone with no allegiance could cause some problems.
hdavis said:Th reasons that people start thinking about getting another job aren't the same reasons why they take another job. By the time you're doing an exit interview, what started it all has been over written by the decision to take the job.
Believe it or don't, work environment and ability to balance work and home life are frequently more important than a little more or less money. Benefits, however, are a big deal, and advancement possibilities can be a big carrot (and are often lied about).
Generally, you want to have the person leave on good terms, you want to find out what started the thinking about leaving, and you want to know what she thinks you do really well and what could be looked at. And if you're Rex...
jponto07 said:My mother in law just gave about three months. Her last day is April 30th. Certainly not a disgruntled employee situation, just ready to retire. Funny enough, all of her bosses are trying to triple her salary to keep her.
Pearce Services said:Thanks for the great replies, She is retiring, and the only thing I am having her do is to write up procedures for all the things she does, and keep up with the invoicing. I need to know how she adapted my system so I can find what I am looking for after she leaves. The previous post about the garage door guy caught my attention. I just spoke to a garage door guy nearby. Not only did his last office manager steal his contacts, he took his own employee file with him. I do not feel to bad for him though, the guy was an office manager being paid as a sub. Now he has no way to justify his 1099, and does not even have his SS#. He never reported the hire to the state, so there is no record other than cancelled checks.