The Silent Red Flags Costing Your Company More Than You Think
- May 16
- 2 min read
And Why You Can’t Afford to Handle Termination the Wrong Way
By Victoria Purser, Founder, ConquerHR® | Co-founder, HRLearns™ | Featuring Janette Levey, The Employer’s Lawyer
You’ve seen it before.
That employee who’s always just barely on the edge of acceptable.
The quiet tension in the team.
The dip in accountability.
The small things that start to add up — until you’re left wondering if it’s time to take action, or if you’re overreacting.
Let me be direct: this is where so many organizations lose control.
And not because they don’t care. But because they delay, doubt, or discipline without a clear plan.
At HRLearns™, we’re in the business of helping you change that — confidently, consistently, and legally.
The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing
We recently published a resource that’s already making waves across our HR community: “Employee Red Flags You Should Document ASAP – 2025 Edition.”
It outlines behaviors that might seem “manageable” but — if left unaddressed — can erode your culture, invite legal risk, and undermine your leadership:
Chronic lateness or absenteeism
Blame-shifting and gossip
Resistance to coaching
Missed deadlines
Passive-aggressive behavior or defiance
Subtle violations of policy
Every one of these is a red flag — and they deserve your attention.
Risk Isn’t Just a Legal Word. It’s a Leadership One.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I hope this doesn’t blow up.”
“I don’t want to be too harsh.”
“What if I say the wrong thing?”
You’re not alone. But here’s the truth: hope is not a strategy.
Especially when it comes to performance management and terminations.
That’s why I’m personally inviting you to our next live HRLearns™ session:
A live training with Janette Levey, “The Employer’s Lawyer”
🗓️ Tuesday, May 20, 2025🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET (That’s 10 AM PT | 11 AM MT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET)📍 Live + Virtual + Interactive
What We’ll Cover (and What You’ll Leave With):
How to discipline and terminate without crossing legal lines
What and when to document (and what not to say off the cuff)
How to avoid discrimination and retaliation pitfalls
What “consistency” actually looks like — even in nuanced cases
How to lead tough conversations with clarity, structure, and respect
It’s exactly what HR pros, people leaders, and business owners need right now — to protect their organizations and lead with confidence.
This isn't just another HR webinar or zoom training. This is an HRLearns® training session.
Janette Levey brings over two decades of experience advising employers. She’s smart, direct, and on your side.
And I can promise you: this will be one of the most valuable 90 minutes you invest in your HR function this year.
Stop Second-Guessing. Lead with Confidence.
Grab the Red Flags Guide today — then secure your seat for the May 20 workshop.
You’ll walk away with actionable tools, scripts, and strategy you can implement immediately.
Because the way you handle discipline and termination defines your leadership.
Let’s make it smart, fair, and built to protect.
With care and clarity,
Victoria
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