CEO posts about his 'honest' firing approach on LinkedIn, faces backlash online
Matthew Baltzell, CEO of Cap X Media, ignited an online controversy with his recent LinkedIn post about firing an employee. The post, featuring a smiling photo of Baltzell, detailed the termination process, which many found both professional and insensitive.
In his post, Baltzell described the 10-minute meeting where the employee was informed of their layoff, offered a severance package, and a future job reference. He emphasized maintaining honesty and professionalism throughout the process. The post quickly drew mixed reactions on social media.
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Baltzell shared that the firing process was brief and direct, taking only 10 minutes. The employee was offered a severance package of one week's pay per year of service and a reference for future employment.
Baltzell explained his approach, stating, «Stayed clear and honest. After the meeting, I sent a message over Slack to inform everyone that the employee was no longer with us, without giving details. Gossip doesn't help anyone. I provided the ex-employee's contact info to the team and encouraged them to reach out if they wished. This avoids any secrecy. This approach shows my team that if they ever have to leave, they'll be treated with respect, not discarded like trash.»
Mixed Reactions on Social
