How should i tell somebody they need to retire?
I work in a "close-knit" business, although i'm effectively "the boss" we're all very close friends, it's not a employer-employee relationship. One individual has given everything to the business, been "employee of the month" more times than i can remember, stood shoulder to shoulder with me during dark times and is a personal friend. He was the golden boy. But over the past year to two years, it's become obvious he can not longer actively function in his role, others below him and already better than he is. which is maybe breeding some resentment from the newer employees. How on Earth can i tell him it maybe time to step aside?
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- ask him, do u think its time, try 2 brake it 2 him slowly. say i think that its time 4 u to leave, do u think so? but then agen, ive nvr fired s/o so i woodnt no.
- Offer him a package or a lateral promotion. The package lets him leave saying it was the best deal for him. The lateral promotion moves him to a position where he doesn't lose pay but it's better for everyone. Even if you need to create a position for him. LIke...head of training...lead evaluator.....have him audit for the last five years.... Something that doesn't take away from his current pay or prestige but puts him on a separate "ladder". Chances are he'll not want to change and take the package. It's hard to move on. He might not be moving on because he didn't plan enough for retirement and feels financially he can't. In which case moving him laterally helps the office resentment. You're in a sticky spot. Good Luck.
