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Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice

Changing the Way Employees Leave Companies for the Better
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Description

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.

Product Details

PublisherSourcebooks
Publish DateNovember 19, 2024
Pages112
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconDigital (delivered electronically)
EAN/UPC9781464245251

About the Author

Robert Glazer is the founder and Chairman of The Board of global partner marketing agency, Acceleration Partners. A serial entrepreneur, Bob has a passion for helping individuals and organizations build their capacity to elevate.

Under his leadership, Acceleration Partners received numerous industry and company culture awards, including Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards (2 years in a row), Ad Age’s Best Place to Work, Entrepreneur’s Top Company Culture (2 years in a row), Great Place to Work & Fortune’s Best Small & Medium Workplaces (3 years in a row) and Boston Globe’s Top Workplaces (2 years in a row). Bob was also named to Glassdoor’s list of Top CEO of Small and Medium Companies in the US, ranking #2.

Bob’s writing reaches millions of people around the globe each year who resonate with his topics, which range from performance marketing and entrepreneurship to company culture, capacity building, and leadership. Worldwide, he is also a sought-after keynote speaker by companies and organizations on subjects related to business growth, culture, building capacity and performance.

Bob is the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today and international bestselling author of six books including Elevate, How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace, Friday Forward, and Moving to Outcomes. He is also the host of the Elevate Podcast, a top 1% podcast globally with over 1,000,0000 downloads.

Bob is a sought-after keynote speaker by companies and organizations around the world. He shares ideas and insights around these topics via Friday Forward, a weekly inspirational newsletter that reaches over 200,000 individuals and business leaders across 60+ countries.

Outside of work, Bob can likely be found skiing, cycling, reading, traveling, spending quality time with his family or overseeing some sort of home renovation project.

Learn more about Bob at https://www.robertglazer.com.

Reviews

"Robert Glazer presents a refreshing, much needed take on a topic that affects every workplace. His ideas and processes offer a practical approach to employee departures, transforming what is often an abrupt and disruptive process into one of trust, mutual respect, and long-term benefit for both parties. This is a must read for any leader looking to foster a healthier, more transparent workplace culture." — Chris Ducker, bestselling author of Rise of the Youpreneur and Virtual Freedom
"Few life events are more stressful than quitting a job or being fired. But is this stress necessary? Robert Glazer provides a compelling case for a more humane and natural way to deal with the inevitability of employees moving on." — Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work
"What if you could keep your best people longer? And when they leave, what if they were a champion for your organization, not an enemy? That's the promise of this book, and its hard-won wisdom delivers." — Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit
"If your talent is your company’s greatest asset, and the value of your company walks out the door every day, Robert Glazer ensures they walk back in the next day, fully engaged, excited, and inspired. Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice is a must-read for anyone who manages teams and is invested in their success." — Laura Gassner Otting, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of Wonderhell
"While the best companies in the world think intentionally about onboarding new hires… very few companies pay any attention to offboarding their people. As if this wasn't bad enough, the archaic, outdated, destructive practice of "two weeks notice" is insulting to both the employee and the employer!

In his new book Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice, Robert Glazer details not only how to think differently about team member transitions, but also how to do it with strong ethics and a clear conscience.

Grounded in real-world examples focused on psychological safety, trust, and mutual respect, you will learn a holistic approach for creating an environment that honors the contributions of both employees and employers." — Joey Coleman, international keynote speaker and WSJ bestselling author of Never Lose an Employee Again


"I often say that life in organizations can be anything we imagine, and in Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice, Bob Glazer reimagines how organizations and employees say goodbye. Beyond that, he outlines how leaders can build more transparent, mutually respectful employment relationships that create lasting value for both sides." — Mark Bolino, David L. Boren Professor & Michael F. Price Chair in International Business; Director, Division of Management & International Business; University of Oklahoma
"This book is full of practical tips on how to handle smooth, positive exits that benefit both leaders and employees. Whether coping with professional breakups like sudden resignations or unexpected terminations, Robert Glazer's expertise shines through as he flips the script on outdated norms and practices. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to manage workplace departures with heart and efficiency." — Marcel Schwantes, executive leadership coach, global speaker, and author
"Robert Glazer's Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice offers a refreshing perspective on workplace transitions where fostering open communication and mutual respect between employee and employer leads to a win-win outcome." — Rob Dube, Visionary of The 10 Disciplines and co-author of Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom

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