How to Terminate an Employee
Team Engine makes it easy to update an employee’s status when they leave your organization. During the termination process, you can document whether the separation was voluntary or involuntary, add a termination reason, indicate rehire eligibility, and optionally send an exit survey.
How to Terminate an Employee
- Navigate to your Directory Dashboard.
- Search for the employee using their:
- Name, or Phone number.
- Click the employee’s name to open their profile.
- In the upper-right corner of the profile, click Terminate.
Select a Termination Status
Choose the appropriate termination type:
- Terminated – Voluntary
- Terminated – Involuntary
Choose a Termination Reason
Depending on the termination type selected, you can choose from several predefined reasons.
Common Voluntary Reasons
- Found a higher paying job
- Retired
- Resigned without reason
Common Involuntary Reasons
- No call, no show
- Lacked skills or experience
- Laid off
- Walked out
If none of the available options fit the situation, select Other and enter a custom reason in the text box provided.
Additional Options
During the termination process, you can also:
- Mark whether the employee is eligible for rehire
- Choose to send an exit survey to the employee
Save the Termination
After reviewing the information, save the changes to complete the termination process. The employee’s status will then update in the Directory.