We know this moment all too well. 🙋‍♀️ A leader walks in to HR and says, “This employee has to go today.”

The obvious question follows: “Where is the performance management documentation?”

And then comes the silence. 😶

In this Like A Boss Podcast, I’m talking about why pre-termination documentation matters and why relying on the at-will employment doctrine is not a substitute for doing the work of managing performance.

Leaders, this one is for you. 💡

Documentation is not just about protecting the organization. It is about creating a fair, clear, and accountable process before making a decision that affects someone’s livelihood.

In this week’s video, I focus on four practical reasons documentation is critical:

1️⃣ Fairness to the employee: This is the most ...