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Possible responses to an emotional reaction:

Choose

PI/Manager: Would you like to take a short break before we continue?

one:

PI/Manager: Do you need some time to yourself? You may take the rest of the day

off and we can continue tomorrow morning, if you like.

PI/Manager: Would you like me to call someone for you?

Continue

: Once the employee has composed him/herself, continue with the practical matters

below:

PI/Manager:

I’d like to discuss how soon you will leave and what you need to do.

There are also some resources that TSRI makes available to you that I’d

like you to know about.

Discuss arrangements for exiting the organization

– be sure to talk calmly and

look at the employee as you mention these things:

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Handing back equipment

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Keys

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ID Badge

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Packing up personal items – if possible, during a time when it I

not too disruptive to the lab or office.

End the meeting

PI/Manager:

Thank you for your contribution to TSRI. I’m sorry that we have to ask

you to leave. If you have any questions after this meeting, I will be

available to talk to you about your concerns.

You may also offer to make appointments with Human Resources and/or Counseling and

Psychological Services. Making suggestions and offering your support is also something you can

do under the circumstances.

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