Has this ever happened at any other company when an employee was fired? (jobs, office)
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Recently one of our employees was fired but what shocked me was that it was sent as an email the next morning to all staff letting every know that the person is no longer with the company.
I just figured everyone would find out about the firing through other coworkers as the days went on. That never happened on any of my previous jobs when someone was let go. You just heard about it and them moved on.
Did anyone have a similar situation when someone was fired at their job?
Oh for God's sake.
YES it's standard procedure to let the staff know when a supervisor is no longer there, for whatever reason. Which is never stated in the communication. You guys need to know who is your new immediate supervisor. It also should serve to put a lid on office gossip, which doesn't seem to work for you.
A low-level staff member, such as yourself, probably not, although it would most likely be mentioned at the next staff meeting that you'd "moved on to other endeavors and opportunities".
Oh for God's sake.
YES it's standard procedure to let the staff know when a supervisor is no longer there, for whatever reason. Which is never stated in the communication. You guys need to know who is your new immediate supervisor. It also should serve to put a lid on office gossip, which doesn't seem to work for you.
A low-level staff member, such as yourself, probably not, although it would most likely be mentioned at the next staff meeting that you'd "moved on to other endeavors and opportunities".
Are you really 34 and have had other jobs?
i had other jobs FLUFFY but they never informed the staff through email. You just found out in the bathroom or outside during lunch.
Recently one of our employees was fired but what shocked me was that it was sent as an email the next morning to all staff letting every know that the person is no longer with the company.
I just figured everyone would find out about the firing through other coworkers as the days went on. That never happened on any of my previous jobs when someone was let go. You just heard about it and them moved on.
Did anyone have a similar situation when someone was fired at their job?
Yes, sometimes it's done as rumor control, they figure if they tell you first, the gossip doesn't get to be the only source of news.
You ask the weirdest questions. Have you never worked in an office before? Because you sound like you've just woken up one day and realized the way an office or company functions.
They send out emails so people don't naively ask "Where's so-and-so?" or refer other people to them for information or help, or send them emails or voice mails. It is just common courtesy.
A company that doesn't do this is also usually bad at recognizing their employees as valuable human staff rather than simply robots or line items on a spreadsheet, and very bad at sharing other information such as changes in company policy, recognizing accomplishments, etc.
YES it's standard procedure to let the staff know when a supervisor is no longer there, for whatever reason. Which is never stated in the communication. You guys need to know who is your new immediate supervisor. It also should serve to put a lid on office gossip, which doesn't seem to work for you.
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Originally Posted by malamute
Yes, sometimes it's done as rumor control, they figure if they tell you first, the gossip doesn't get to be the only source of news.
Oh for God's sake.
YES it's standard procedure to let the staff know when a supervisor is no longer there, for whatever reason. Which is never stated in the communication. You guys need to know who is your new immediate supervisor. It also should serve to put a lid on office gossip, which doesn't seem to work for you.
A low-level staff member, such as yourself, probably not, although it would most likely be mentioned at the next staff meeting that you'd "moved on to other endeavors and opportunities".
Are you really 34 and have had other jobs?
Yes! Every time at my last job someone was fired or left HR sent us an email stating the same thing. This way it stops the speculation and wondering. It shall happen about you when you get fired, laid off or leave.
Why the heck are you being so rude to North Beach Person? She just answered your question. Fluffy my bum.
Yes! Every time at my last job someone was fired or left HR sent us an email stating the same thing. This way it stops the speculation and wondering. It shall happen about you when you get fired, laid off or leave.
Why the heck are you being so rude to North Beach Person? She just answered your question. Fluffy my bum.
North Beach Person is a HE.
TVSG is sometimes rude to me because I get tired of his incessant threads asking questions that anyone of his age should know the answer to, or be able to figure out using native intelligence and common sense.
Plus some of the other things he says makes me wonder if he has been particularly sheltered in his short (compared to me) life. You ought to see what he asks, and talks about, in Relationships.
Another reason that an email notice might be issued is to let employees know not to allow that person back into the building or floor. If a co-worker knocks on the door and indicates he/she doesnt have his/her cardkey, you may be inclined to open the door. But, if you know that person was fired, you shouldnt let him/her in for any reason.
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