It’s time to change how we think about our employees
ISSN: 1475-4398
Article publication date: 20 May 2021
Issue publication date: 13 July 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to propose the need to be bolder about recognizing when an employee needs to be let go.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper is based upon a review of literature and extensive fieldwork.
Findings
Three situations are presented for when releasing an employee may be the appropriate tactic, along with five general principles for shifting the organization–employee relationship from unhealthy enmeshment to a mutually beneficial arrangement.
Originality/value
This paper proposes a practical view of the organization–employee relationship that strives to enhance organizational performance while honoring the humanity of the employee.
Keywords
Citation
Martin, J. (2021), "It’s time to change how we think about our employees", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 55-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-01-2021-0002
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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