Cutting the Cord

Minimize the time between the announcement and the departure of an employee.

After the decision is made by either the employee or the company for an employee to leave a company, it is in both party’s best interest to minimize the transition period.  Unless there is a serious breach by the employee, allowing for some transition of responsibilities is the norm and should occur, but that length of time should be minimized.  Instead of relying on a standard period of notice, typically set as two weeks, the transition time should be determined on a case-by-case basis, considering the desires of both parties.