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I need to exit an employee properly

Understanding Employee Exits

Employees may leave for many reasons, including resignation, retirement, dismissal or the end of a fixed-term contract. Having a clear offboarding process helps ensure contractual obligations are met, company property is returned, knowledge is handed over and the employee leaves on positive and professional terms.

Resources to Help You Manage Employee Exits

You are doing the right thing by wanting to manage an employee’s departure clearly and respectfully.

Explore our practical guides, templates and checklists to help you you handle resignations, dismissals, handovers and offboarding in a fair, consistent and organised way manage employee departures confidently, protect your business and ensure a smooth transition.

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