Not sure what to do when someone quits?  Or how to fire someone?

Book 4 in The Team Solution Series will guide you.

The Exit Process

From resignations, terminations, walkouts, and succession plans, knowing what to do when someone leaves your company can save you time, money, and potentially your reputation.


Dr. Brian J. Dixon, best-selling author of Start with Your People

“If you are serious about growing a sustainable business, this book and series is a must-read but also must be implemented. Understanding what is at stake and how to prepare for the various exits, including your own, will help you become a company that no one wants to exit.”

—Dr. Brian J. Dixon, best-selling author of Start with Your People

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    Protecting your team, your assets, your company—all that you’ve built and worked so hard for is important. The Exit Process provides the knowledge and tools you need to be prepared. You’ll discover

    • different types of exits and how to plan accordingly.

    • what challenges to look for and how to prepare for worst case scenarios.  

    • how to communicate with your team to preserve company culture.

    • the proper way to transition any role.

    • how to evaluate the situation to avoid continual turnover. 

    • ways to prevent a loss in productivity and profitability.

    The Team Solution Series is what every HR department needs! Complete the series today with Book 4: The Exit Process.

    Amanda J. Painter is co-founder and CFO of Joy of Pursuit. She and business partner, Brenda A. Haire, create and simplify systems for individuals and small businesses so they save time, energy, and resources while finding joy in the pursuit.

    What Others Are Saying

    The Exit Process is a solid foundation for all HR departments. Loaded with practical and insightful information, tools, and resources on everything related to the exit process. An easy-to-read (and use) book for HR departments of any size. The authors walk the reader through every possible scenario. Highly relevant and useful for all HR practitioners.

    —Paul Boyles, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Executive Coaching LLC

    The beginning of an employee’s journey is discussed frequently in business—interviewing, hiring, and onboarding—and Amanda and Brenda provided an improved process and tools for each in The Team Solution Series. Yet, how to prepare for an employee’s last day is often overlooked. The Exit Process is an excellent guide to the end of the employee journey. This book rounds out the series, providing easy-to-implement tools for all businesses to remain professional upon an employee exit while protecting your team and company. 

    —Stephanie Collins, Internship & Equity Coordinator, Maryville College Career Center

    With higher turnover in the job market these days, a roadmap is needed that benefits both the company and person in transition. The Exit Process is the book every HR department needs on its shelf. All angles are covered with the goal of creating a win/win for everyone involved. Brenda and Amanda have placed integrity and grace at the forefront of what many times is an awkward situation. 

    —Bill McConnell, Author and Project Lead of the Conquer Yourself Project

    As a solopreneur, I appreciate the practicalities outlined in The Exit Process. Even if your team, like mine, is composed exclusively of 1099 contractors, you need a plan for releasing them. Regardless of whether someone is leaving to pursue personal goals or poor performance necessitates a parting of the ways, having the right processes in place will help ensure your business doesn’t miss a beat. A quick but thorough overview, The Exit Process equips you to protect your business and prepare the way for smooth transitions.

    Erin K. Casey, author and owner of My Writers’ Connection

    Such insightful information! As a business owner, the art of learning how to not burn bridges is an essential facet of your success story. We want as many referrals as possible when marketing our businesses, and what a fabulous referral an ex-employee can be in the long run. I applaud Brenda and Amanda for bringing solid solutions to the table for human resources.

    —Lisa Veatch, Ad Agency Owner & Business Development Professional


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