What should you say to a dismissed employee? Those who use certain words make the situation worse. You should avoid the following sentences.
- Dealing with a person who is going through a difficult time is often difficult.
- This is also the case in working life when, for example, colleagues or friends are given notice.
- Certain words should never be said in this situation.
It is never easy to find the right words when friends or acquaintances suffer a severe blow. Some have to get over the end of a relationship, others try to pull themselves together after a death. Others have lost their jobs and are now empty-handed. How do you react in such a situation? The words that you say to friends or dismissed colleagues should ultimately build up and not make things worse.
Under no circumstances should you tell a dismissed employee
Mostly it is standard phrases that are used to cheer up. But are they actually helpful to build a dismissed employee *? Huffington Post interviewed several therapists and work experts on the subject and compiled a list of words you shouldn't use :
Under no circumstances should you say that | Reason |
|---|---|
Typical sayings like, "Everything happens for a reason." | At first, dismissed people find it difficult to see the positive in the situation, which is why they usually do not want to hear such words . |
No over-dramatization and advice | Do not excite yourself too much about each other's suffering, as this will only make the dismissed colleague more tense . Advice can also put pressure on you. |
No future predictions | Even if you want to cheer up sentences like "you will surely find a new job quickly", these do not have to be true. If a dismissed person takes a long time to find another job , these words are depressing . |
Never show unemployment as a positive thing | Sentences like "at least you now have some free time" are meant well, but are also not well received if dismissed employees are afraid for their future . |
Don't downplay the termination | The hint that there are far worse things is also a classic. However , this sentence rarely goes down well with a dismissed person who is devastated. |
Also read : Termination due to illness - In these cases, you risk being thrown out.
These words can cheer up dismissed employees
Of course, there are also sentences that do the exact opposite. How to cheer up a dismissed employee *:
You should say that | Reason |
|---|---|
offer help | A resigned person may not necessarily need something from you, but knowing that you are ready to help often cheers you up . |
Express your confidence | Tell a dismissed person that you believe in their abilities . This strengthens the self-confidence of the desperate employees. |
Express understanding | Confirm to a dismissed person that your anger is perfectly fine and understandable. As a result, those affected feel understood . |
Ask if they want to talk | Do not assume that people who have been dismissed tell you everything voluntarily, but ask carefully. If you want to talk, you should only listen to them first. Talking is often a good way to process what has happened . |
Also interesting : Termination with an exemption - This detail is overlooked by many exempt employees.
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