Why Do Terminated Employees Cause So Much Grief?
13 March 2025
You thought you were rid of that toxic employee, but now he's causing you even more problems. Why??
Why do terminated employees resist returning company property and leave negative Google Reviews once they are out the door? Usually it's for the same reasons that they took the actions that led to their dismissal…
- Everyone is the hero and/or victim in the story they tell to themselves (and to whoever will listen).
- Everyone strives for the FEELING of control in their lives.
- To be honest, sometimes you may actually deserve it.
Funny enough, these are exactly the same reasons why there are so many “keyboard warriors” on social media. They take unearned victory laps or lash out about every topic under the sun (especially politics) without fear of being throat-punched.
Protect your Brand by learning how to execute effective terminations to minimize the risk of property loss, the frustration of negative reviews, and the need to take dramatic legal actions to secure your property.
Bonus tip for both employee and employer: don't wait too long to take action if you are not happy with the employee/employer relationship. The longer you allow someone to make you miserable, the higher the odds that it will end in a dramatic (and possibly expensive) way!
So how do you execute effective terminations? Start by reading our blog post on the Strategic Side of Termination. Then reach out to us with questions on how to implement these tactics at your company, in your specific situation.
As always, I hope this helps.
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