Do's And Don'ts Tips While Leaving A Company

Hi Friends
It will be helpful if we could compile a list of Do's and Don'ts for those who are leaving an organisation to join another.I have listed a few from my experience.I'm sure many of you will have more tips to add to help those who are about to resign.
Do's
# 1 : Adhere to all procedures starting from submitting resignation -notice period,not absenting,not taking leave etc
# 2 : Pass on as much info as possible for a smooth takeover of a successor to your role
# 3 : Keep your boss informed of pending issues
Don'ts:
# 1 : Don't leave without proper papers of relieving even if the the organisation you are going to join says it does not matter
#2 : Don't inform everyone that you are leaving ;keep only those who mattr to you informed.
# 3 : Don't listen to appeasements and appeals for staying back ; it will backfire once you withdraw resignation
Best Regards
KayBee

One of my friend gave a 2 months notice to the company as per rules.He served one month. and then fell sick and was in hospatal for one month. Does the 1 month in hospatal count as notice perod? Knowledge transfer was completed before he fell sick. I think company got enough time to get a new replacement. What does the law say? Does he have to serve one more month? Can he take Sick leaves sicne he was hospatlised?

HI,
Leave the organisation with proud
Keep in touch always whenever compan needs help
Regards
Bee

Hi
Nice to see the tips. At the same time if you are a HR Manager, please go to the department and individually thank everyone before leaving. Don'y fly away without even looking at them. They have remained bcos of your words and approach. So thank them and say Good bye.
In some companies, other managers may feel 'Why this guy is unnecessarily meeting all before leaving'. But if the staff members have been so supportive to you in the retention, then do say Thanks /Good Bye.
Cultivate your own style of culture and you be a role model.
Regards,
Chandru
Manager-HR, Chennai

Hi,
Yes he should get paid for his sick leave days provided such sickness is proved by an authorized medical practitioner.Just check your country Labor Law which shall indicate for many weeks of sick leave you need to pay full or half for such leave days.
If its proved by medical report then you have to adhere and pay other wise it could be legally unethical.
Regards,
Shahed

My share of inputs:
Do's
1. If possible document the handing over details and share the same with the concerned
2. If required extend help even after your relieving - This will help you in getting a good feedback about you
3.With the permission of your reporting authority communicate to everyone that your leaving the company, if needed to your clients or vendors.
Don't:
1. Do not rub with anyone or leave with a bitter note even though you are not happy with the team or superior because the world is very small and you may get opportunities with the same organization within few years

Hi,
Thanks for the tip, but can you tell me how many days does an exit formality needs to be done.
Is there any rule which states that within particular time period full and final settlement needs to be done for an employee
Thanks
Angela

To add further
1) claim all your pending reimbursements
2) Try as far as possible not to disclose your new employer details
3) Take back your personal belongings, back ups etc.
4) Treat office equipments provided to you (laptop, mobile phones, furnitures etc.) with great care till your last day in office.
5) Inform your credit card / Mobile bills etc. and other service providers that w.e.f. such and such date the bills should be directed to home address / new address
In our organization, we ask the employee concerned (who is resigning) to get us an NOC from Travel Agent / Taxi Operators (as it should not happen after he / she leaves, company receives a bills from these places)
Don't - Never speak ill about existing office / mgmt / people (at least till you finally leave and your settlements are made)
Cheers

Hi All
Thrilled to see a good number of responses...!
I only have this to add..make the separation painful for both you and the company you leave ( in the poitive sense).Be careful in promising anything to the new company you are going to work with.
For those who are itching to switch jobs too often..just remember the old proverb "Rolling stones gather no mass".Adapting is never easy ,however lucrative the offer may be.You always have to make a fresh start.Are you prepared ?
But for those who feel underemployed and going to switch jobs..do not criticize the processes ,just give a few possible suggestions and handle exit interviews carefully.
Thank you Sureshanath,Venkatesr and Chandru for chipping in with your suggrstions.
Look forward to more participation
Best Regards
KayBee

Hi,
This one is one tips yaar. Really eachone those who leaving the org. sholud know this.
Reg,
Raju HR :icon1: