S4 E10: From Quiet Quitting to Active Leaving, with Q Hamirani

Jun 24, 2024

Guest Q Hamirani, an executive coach, discusses why employees stay in jobs they dislike, offering insights on workplace relationships and the value of candid communication. They also explore the importance of self-care after a career transition and managing employee exits with empathy and understanding.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Prioritizing Self-Care After a Career Transition

02:45 • 2min

Reflections on Self-Care in Remote Work and the Challenges of HR and People Leadership Roles

04:43 • 2min

Challenges in Work Communication and Employee Engagement

06:19 • 15min

Maintaining Lasting Connections and Fulfillment in Mentorship

21:47 • 2min

Managing Employee Exits and Performance Issues

23:22 • 9min

Balancing Cost-Cutting with Innovation in the Tech Industry

32:00 • 12min

Exploring the Impact of AI on HR Jobs and Human Qualities

44:25 • 2min

“If you dislike the company so much, then why don’t you just leave?”

At some point, we’ve all been given that advice from a friend or a loved one about a job we couldn’t stomach. Yet, chances are good, we probably kept it for several months after that advice was doled out.

So why don’t employees leave when they’ve overstayed their welcome? And when is it time for HR to give them a nudge in the right direction?

Q Hamirani, an executive coach and advisor talks with Hebba about what happens when employees refuse to leave. How can leaders approach workers from a place of empathy and understanding when it’s obvious their career is on the wrong trajectory? Are there risks to asking employees to quit? And what’s the best way to frame such a difficult conversation?

Hebba and Q also dissect the value of offering company opt-out packages before exploring the importance of candid communication, personal growth, and finding joy in your work. Learn why strong relationships with employees are the key to unlocking their full potential and how you can build more satisfying relationships today.

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00:02:25 - Transitioning to Executive Coaching and Advising

00:07:22 - Improving Communication to Retain Employees

00:10:47 - Encouraging Employees to Leave Gracefully

00:15:58 - Dealing with Underperforming Employees Effectively

00:17:28 - Navigating Tough Conversations in Leadership

00:24:16 - The Risks of Encouraging Employees to Leave

00:29:13 - Incentivizing Employee Departures with Packages

00:36:50 - Encouraging Employee Growth and Retention

00:45:16 - Exploring HR and AI Intersection

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