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What is one of the less obvious costs associated with employee turnover?
For experienced roles, what is the potential percentage of salary cost associated with employee turnover?
Which type of termination is characterized by the employer deciding to end the employment relationship?
What is a potential benefit of mutual termination of employment?
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Which factor is most likely to contribute to an employee's voluntary termination due to dissatisfaction?
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What is a potential impact on employers when experiencing high turnover due to dissatisfaction?
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What is the purpose of outplacement programs for employees?
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Why is it important to communicate with the remaining team members after a termination?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of outplacement services?
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What is the main goal of redeployment and internal transfers within a company?
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Study Notes
Employee Termination
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Voluntary Termination:
- Employee initiates the termination.
- Reasons include retirement, new job, relocation, career change, and educational opportunities.
- Can also be due to workplace dissatisfaction like bullying, harassment, poor relationships, lack of career development, or unpleasant job changes.
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Involuntary Termination:
- Employer initiates the termination.
- Includes layoffs due to budget cuts or restructuring, at-will termination, and dismissal due to underperformance, misconduct, or policy violations.
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Mutual Termination:
- Both employee and employer agree to end the relationship.
- Often due to a mismatch in expectations, contract buyouts, or other mutually beneficial agreements.
Cost of Employee Turnover
- Can range from 16% of annual salary for entry-level positions to over 200% for more experienced roles.
- Includes costs associated with recruitment, training, lost productivity, and disruption to team dynamics.
Employer Considerations for Termination
- Ensure all actions are legally justified and well-documented.
- Provide support to employees during the process to minimize negative impact.
- Conduct exit interviews to identify and address underlying issues.
- Secure company property and revoke system access before the employee leaves.
- Communicate the situation to the remaining team clearly and concisely.
Outplacement Services
- Provide structured support to laid-off employees to transition into new roles.
- Help reduce the emotional and financial impact of job loss.
- Includes:
- Personalized career coaching: 85% find new jobs within 6 months.
- Resume and interview help: Increase job search effectiveness.
- Emotional support: Counseling to cope with stress.
Redeployment and Internal Transfers
- Redeploy skilled employees into new roles within the company, instead of letting them go.
- Benefits:
- Retain valuable talent.
- Fill internal vacancies with people who understand the company.
- Show employees that their contributions are valued.
- Increase morale and satisfaction.
Training and Upskilling
- Companies offer training to help employees transition into new roles that require different skills.
- Benefits:
- Ensure a smooth transition.
- Invest in employee development.
Severance in Austria
- System differs from other countries.
- Employers contribute 1.53% of employee's monthly salary to an Occupational Pension Fund.
- Employee receives severance from the fund, not directly from the employer.
- Employees can choose to receive immediate payout or let the funds grow for a larger, one-time payment later.
Key Takeaways
- Broad Impact: Termination impacts team morale, productivity, and overall company culture.
- Reputation & Loyalty: Approaching termination with empathy and transparency maintains reputation and employee loyalty.
- Transition Support: Outplacement services ease transitions for laid-off employees, improving job search success.
- Talent Retention: Redeployment and internal transfers retain valuable talent during restructuring.
- Legal Protection: A documented termination process protects the company legally and ensures fairness.
- Relevance Communication: Effective communication prevents misunderstandings and maintains trust.
- Growth & Commitment: Training for redeployed employees demonstrates commitment to their long-term development and boosts morale.
- Downsizing vs. Rightsizing: The distinction has implications for internal and external perceptions of decisions.
- Severance Flexibility: Austria's system allows employees to customize their severance payment options.
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This quiz covers the various aspects of employee termination, including voluntary, involuntary, and mutual termination methods. It also explores the costs associated with employee turnover, highlighting the significant financial impact it can have on organizations. Test your understanding of these crucial HR concepts.
