Termination Assistance

Turn Tough Conversations into Positive Outcomes with Respectful Terminations

There is likely nothing worse for a Manager than having to terminate an employee. It doesn’t matter if it was performance related or if it’s a company restructure it is never a pleasant conversation. However, you can make employee terminations easier on the employee by treating them with dignity and respect throughout the process. The best part is – that doesn’t cost you a thing. At uptreeHR Inc., we truly believe terminated employees can be the most influential of company alumni. They are out there either promoting or detracting from your business based on how your handle this situation.

At uptreeHR, we focus on respectful communication when you deliver the message. We coach you on how, when and with whom you should conduct the employee termination.

A Bit About the Process

Our process is designed to help managers navigate the challenging task of employee termination with professionalism and empathy. Through a structured series of consultations, we guide you step-by-step—from understanding the legal landscape and preparing necessary documents to crafting a respectful message for the employee and team. A comprehensive termination checklist and a post-termination debrief ensure that you handle the situation thoughtfully, reducing legal risks and maintaining a positive company reputation, even in difficult circumstances.

  • 60 minutes consult; discuss the circumstance, legal options, and associated risk
  • Preparation of legal documents to avoid litigation
  • 30 minutes consult on respectful communication to your employee and team
  • Termination checklist
  • 30 minute post conversation debrief

“Sarah implemented innovative and effective policies and initiatives. Such employee support resulted in a positive team-building environment that allowed our company to continue to grow and establish a reputation as one of the sought-after companies to work for in the industry.”

Kimberly Trimm, Regional Operations Manager, Parkland Fuel Corporation
“UptreeHR helped us get more applicants than our past attempts for this position, especially a larger group of high quality candidates we were able to interview. They also helped save us time posting and promoting the position, and doing the initial screen of candidates. Overall, we were very pleased with the service. It was money well spent to secure the individual we hired.”
David Chaundy, President & CEO, Atlantic Economic Council

“Michelle made the process of a 360 review effortless. She went above and beyond to make our team feel comfortable and took extra time to be sure our leadership team could action on the feedback.”

Liz Gosselin, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, R&G Strategic
Sarah supported me tremendously and her advice and demeanor instilled confidence immediately. To have someone with her depth of knowledge and corporate experience available to us via a retainer relationship was perfect since, as a fairly small company, we couldn’t afford a full-time HR professional of her calibre.”
Lynne Godlien, CEO, Perennia Food & Agriculture
“I was impressed by the professionalism, consistent communication, clarity of information and the thoroughness of the post-survey data and information. I have enjoyed working with uptree HR, Michelle & Alison interacted really well with all our staff and we will definitely leverage their services again.”
Jenn Carras, Director, People & Culture, ISANS
“Sarah is a solid, seasoned HR professional with a firm understanding of employment law, HR policies and strategies and perspective on best HR practices in large and small companies. Sarah is very customer focused and works closely with internal customers to develop workable policies, practices and implementation. Sarah is very well respected and relied on by employees and managers for her knowledge and practical counsel.”
Lorraine Williston, Former Partner, Bluewave Energy
“We have downloaded online solutions before but Sarah provided the in-person, professional support and advice we needed for our specific situation. We now know we can count on Sarah for our HR requirements as our company grows.”
Keith Gelhorn, Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer, ADDvocacy Learning StrADDegies
“UptreeHR Inc. effectively supports teams and individuals at all levels and, perhaps most uniquely, is able to recommend leading edge HR change as well as design and implement programs. With uptreeHR Inc.’s experience and competency, smaller organizations are able to harness the guidance for HR situations to which they would not normally have access.”
Bill Sanford, CEO, SanStone Investments, CEO, Breathing Green Solutions

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