Your Employee Just Resigned, Here’s What Every Business Owner Must Do | BBU #4

An employee resigning can trigger panic, frustration, or even self-doubt, but how you respond matters more than the resignation itself.

In this episode, Faz The Accountant breaks down exactly what business owners should do when an employee resigns. From staying calm and professional, confirming notice periods, managing handovers, to calculating final salary fairly and legally, this episode covers the real steps every employer must take.

Faz also explains why resignations are a normal part of business, how exit interviews can improve workplace culture, and when stay-in interviews may help with employee retention.

If you’re a business owner, manager, or leader, this episode will help you handle resignations with clarity, professionalism, and confidence while protecting your reputation and your team.

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Takeaways:
Employee resignations are a normal part of business.
Stay calm and professional when receiving a resignation.
Acknowledge and accept the resignation letter promptly.
Understand the importance of notice periods and final salary calculations.
Exit interviews can provide valuable feedback, but may not always be effective.
Stay-in interviews can help retain valuable employees.
Maintain professionalism to protect your business reputation.
Learn from resignations to improve workplace culture.
Be clear about the return of company assets during the resignation process.
Respond to resignations in a way that fosters a positive work environment.


Timestamps:
00:00 Navigating Employee Resignation
08:05 Understanding Notice Periods and Handover Processes
13:01 Final Salary and Legal Considerations
18:58 The Importance of Exit and Stay-In Interviews
26:50 Moving Forward: Lessons from Resignation Experiences