Managing the departure of a key team member
When a key team member hands in their notice, it can send shockwaves through a business—especially if they play a crucial role in operations. However, with a proactive approach, companies can minimise disruption and even turn the transition into an opportunity for growth.
Experts at SEFE, have shared valuable insights on how businesses can navigate the departure of key employees, from understanding why they’re leaving to deciding whether a replacement is truly necessary.
How to Deal With A Key Team Member Leaving
But by taking a decisive, proactive approach to departing employees, it doesn’t have to feel like a spanner’s been thrust into the company works.
Let’s take a look at how you can handle this change effectively.
Listen to their reasons for leaving
Listening to an outgoing colleague’s reasons for leaving can help to ensure that this doesn’t become a persistent problem within the team. Was it workload, work/life balance, or pay. Addressing these issues might prevent another team member from leaving.
Notify stakeholders as soon as possible
When a key member of the team leaves, it’s important to inform stakeholders as soon as possible so that gossip and hearsay don’t permeate throughout the business. As soon as the departure is confirmed, inform the relevant stakeholders.
Decide whether you’ll need to hire a replacement
Sometimes, when an employee leaves, you might not need to rehire for their role immediately, or at all. Take a look over the vacant role’s responsibilities and compare them to existing employees’ capabilities; can they take on these tasks, even if it’s just until you can employ the correct replacement?
In some cases, it can be better to wait for the ideal candidate rather than rehiring as soon as possible, especially if the role can be filled adequately by the remaining team members.
https://www.sefe-mt.com/careers/blog/what-do-key-team-member-leaves/
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