Write a Termination and Offboarding Process

Create a termination and offboarding process for the following:

Organisation type: [startup / mid-size / enterprise]
Termination type: [voluntary resignation / performance-based / layoff / end of contract]
Employment law context: [US at-will / UK / EU — specify country]
Remote / in-person: [specify]

Process documentation:

1. Pre-notification checklist (HR and manager actions before the conversation):
   - Documentation required
   - IT and access revocation timeline
   - Legal review triggers

2. Termination conversation guide:
   - What to say, what not to say
   - Script for voluntary resignation (receiving notice)
   - Script for involuntary termination (delivering the news)
   - How to handle emotional reactions
   - What paperwork to have ready

3. Offboarding schedule (Day 1 → Last day):
   - Knowledge transfer plan
   - System access timeline
   - Equipment return process
   - Final paycheck and benefits continuation

4. Exit interview template:
   - Questions that generate actionable feedback
   - How to analyse patterns across exits

5. Post-departure:
   - Reference policy
   - Alumni relations approach
   - Non-disparagement and confidentiality reminders