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Omarosa released a tape of being fired from the White House, and an HR expert says her boss could have done much better

On Sunday, former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman released a recording she said documented the White House chief of staff John Kelly firing her. Human resources consultant Laurie Ruettimann told Business Insider that this style of firing goes against typical HR protocol.

  • On Sunday, former White House aide
  • Human resources consultant Laurie Ruettimann told Business Insider that this style of dismissal goes against suggested HR protocol.
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"We recognize that you were instrumental in assisting your department with [whatever project]. However, for the last year we've attempted to work with you on [whatever skill]. We've decided to terminate your employment effective [whenever]."

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It's also smart to have a third person in the room during the termination, preferably someone from HR, Ruettimann said. Otherwise, employees might go away not understanding why they were fired and that their termination stemmed from motivations that didn't relate to their performance alone.

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