About this event
Employee separations are a natural part of the employment lifecycle—but how they are handled can have a lasting impact on your people, your culture, and your reputation as an employer.
From resignations and internal transitions to layoffs, retirements, discharges, and even unexpected loss, each type of separation brings its own set of responsibilities, risks, and opportunities. Too often, organizations focus only on the immediate situation without fully considering the broader impact on the individual, the team, and the organization as a whole.
In this practical and thought-provoking session, we will explore the full spectrum of employee separations and what it means to handle each one with intention, consistency, and professionalism. Participants will gain insight into the processes, conversations, and considerations that help ensure employees leave with dignity—while protecting the organization and reinforcing a positive workplace culture.
We will also highlight tools, templates, and resources that can support effective decision-making and execution, helping you prepare for situations before they arise.
Because how an employee leaves your organization is just as important as how they were welcomed—and it plays a critical role in shaping your reputation as an employer of choice
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Deborah Jeffries, SHRM-CP, PHR, CPC, serves as the Vice President for HR Answers, Inc. With over 30 years in human resources, she is passionate about the employee experience and helping supervisors who are the foundation of every organization achieve success from within. Growing up she learned and heard many message from her elders. One was never talk to strangers. When she was in elementary school, and she got her progress reports (aka report card) and every time one came out from every teacher there was a note “Deborah talks too much in class”. Well teachers look at her now….look at what she does for a living….She talks all day to strangers and having fun!!! As a consultant and trainer Deborah works with organizations on the essential business skills. She has over 50 different categories of programming she conducts each year. Deborah thrives on developing people into their best selves. She has taught courses to thousands of individuals seeking to improve as supervisors
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