Struggling Senior Director: How Should We Handle His Underperformance and Possible Termination?

Dear All,

Greetings for the day! We have a senior employee at our office who is not performing well. The grade or level he holds is that of a director. Despite having all the necessary authorities, he is unable to utilize them effectively. He has received both written and verbal warnings but is still not meeting expectations. It has been observed that he often defends or covers for his team when they are at fault. In the most recent meeting, the CEO issued a final warning for him to improve. However, post-meeting, he has failed to comply with the company's established rules and processes. The senior management is considering terminating his employment. I seek your guidance on this matter. Additionally, our company is governed by the Shop Act and not the Factory Act.

P.S.: The employee has just completed one year with the company but is senior in terms of age. He was hired based on his experience.

Regards, Jidnyasa

If he has managerial powers, i.e., the authority to sanction leave for his subordinates, appraise their performance, or initiate disciplinary action against employees, then ask him to resign and leave. Normally, there should be a clause specifying the termination of the contract of employment, such as the notice period. Follow that and ask him to go. Very simple.

Thank you, sir, for your guidance. Also, please let me know about the severance pay in this case.

There is no compensation or severance pay for employees with managerial authority. Pay him whatever the notice pay is as per the appointment order and terminate him. That's all.