Managing your departing team members - what if!!!

As a business owner, have you ever stopped to consider how you would treat your employees if you were required to disclose their exit reasons to prospective future employees?

Under Australian franchise law, franchisors must provide any potential franchisees with a list of current and past franchisees, along with the reasons for their exit if they are no longer involved with the franchise.

There are heaps of reasons for employees to leave your business. They may have found a new job opportunity, moved to a new city, or simply decided to pursue a different career path. However, there are also instances where employees leave due to negative experiences, such as mistreatment, harassment, or discrimination.

Imagine if we were required to disclose the reasons for our employees' departures!

We would need to take a closer look at our culture and the way we treat our employees.

We would need to ensure that our employees are treated fairly and respectfully throughout their employment, as any negative experiences could potentially harm the employer's reputation and their ability to attract future employees.

We would also need to create a culture of transparency and open communication, allowing our team members to feel comfortable discussing any issues they may be experiencing at work.

In addition, we would need to have a proper system in place for handling complaints and concerns. We would need to be mindful of the way they provide feedback and handle performance reviews.

If an employee is let go due to poor performance, it could potentially harm their future employment opportunities if the reason for their exit is disclosed. Employers would need to provide constructive feedback and support to their employees to help them improve their performance and avoid negative experiences.

So, if employers were required to disclose the reasons for their employees' departures, it would force them to take a closer look at the way they treat their employees and create a culture of transparency and fairness. It would also ensure that employees are treated with respect and given the support they need to succeed in their careers.

While the Australian franchise law may only apply to franchisors, it raises an interesting question about how all employers treat their employees. Getting this right will enable employers to create a positive work environment that attracts and retains talented employees.