Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice
Nov 2024 · Sourcebooks + ORM
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It's a shame to let a bad ending spoil a good relationship - but that's what happens in most companies every day. Employees who are thinking of leaving keep their plans secret until they are confident of their next steps and suddenly put in their two weeks' notice. Companies might retaliate by asking them to leave immediately and not even letting them stay the full two weeks. And on the other hand, companies fire or layoff employees with hardly any warning all the time as well—and those employees don't even get the courtesy of a two weeks' notice. In either scenario, both parties feel blindsided and are left scrambling.
But there is a better way—by creating an open transition program (OTP), companies and employees can be honest when they don't feel a role is working and make a plan together to find a better fit. OTPs are built on four foundational principles:
- Psychological safety throughout the organization, so that employees feel safe to say when something isn't working
- Honest communication through feedback
- Respect
- A commitment to mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties
With these four principles in place, organizations can create a culture where everyone feels empowered to pursue the best fit role for them. When an ending is the right decision, it happens with transparency, trust, and a solid transition. This book guides managers in creating open transition programs throughout their organizations so that everyone can find the right role.
It's a shame to let a bad ending spoil a good relationship - but that's what happens in most companies every day. Employees who are thinking of leaving keep their plans secret until they are confident of their next steps and suddenly put in their two weeks' notice. Companies might retaliate by as...
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Robert Glazer is the founder and chairman of the board of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing. He also cofounded and chaired BrandCycle, which was acquired by Stack Commerce/TPG in 2021. A serial entrepreneur and award-winning executive, Robert is passionate about helping individuals and organizations elevate their performance.Under his leadership, Acceleration Partners garnered numerous accolades, including Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Awards, Entrepreneur's Top Company Culture, Inc.'s Best Place to Work, and Fortune's Best Small & Medium Workplaces. Robert himself was twice named to Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs for Small and Medium Companies in the U.S., ranking #2.Robert shares his insights through Friday Forward, a weekly inspirational newsletter reaching over two hundred thousand readers in more than one hundred countries. He is also the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestselling author of seven books, including Elevate, Friday Forward, Elevate Your Team, and How to Make Virtual Teams Work. Additionally, Robert hosts the Elevate Podcast, a top 1 percent show on business, performance, and leadership with over three million downloads globally.His work has been featured in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, The Today Show, Business Insider, Fast Company, Inc., Forbes, and Entrepreneur. Robert speaks to audiences around the world on topics of leadership, culture, and personal and professional development and has also spoken on the TEDx stage.Outside work, Robert enjoys skiing, cycling, reading, traveling, spending quality time with his family, and overseeing home renovation projects.To learn more about his writing, speaking, or partnerships opportunities, please visit robertglazer.com.
Robert Glazer is the founder and chairman of the board of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing. He also cofounded and chaired BrandCycle, which was acquired by Stack Commerce/TPG in 2021. A serial entrepreneur and award-winning executive, Robert is passionate about help...
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