Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice

Changing The Way
Employees Leave Companies
For The Better

“Few life events are more stressful
than quitting a job or being fired. But
is this stress necessary? Robert Glazer
provides a compelling case for a more
humane and natural way to deal with the
inevitability of employees moving on.”

Cal Newport, New York Times Bestselling
Author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work

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"In his new book Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice, Robert Glazer details not only how to think differently about team member transitions, but also how to do it with strong ethics and a clear conscience."

Joey Coleman

International Keynote Speaker and WSJ Bestselling Author of Never Lose an Employee Again

“What if you could keep your best people longer? And when they leave, what if they were a champion for your organization, not an enemy? That's the promise of this book, and its hard-won wisdom delivers."

Michael Bungay Stanier

Bestselling Author of The Coaching Habit

"Robert Glazer presents a refreshing, much needed take on a topic that affects every workplace. His ideas and processes offer a practical approach to employee departures, transforming what is often an abrupt and disruptive process into one of trust, mutual respect, and long-term benefit for both parties. This is a must read for any leader looking to foster a healthier, more transparent workplace culture."

Chris Ducker

Bestselling Author of Rise of the Youpreneuer and Virtual Freedom

“If your talent is your company’s greatest asset, and the value of your company walks out the door every day, Robert Glazer ensures they walk back in the next day, fully engaged, excited, and inspired. Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice is a must-read for anyone who manages teams and is invested in their success.”

Laura Gassner Otting

Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of Wonderhell

"This book is full of practical tips on how to handle smooth, positive exits that benefit both leaders and employees. Whether coping with professional breakups like sudden resignations or unexpected terminations, Robert Glazer's expertise shines through as he flips the script on outdated norms and practices. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to manage workplace departures with heart and efficiency."

Marcel Schwantes

Executive Leadership coach, global speaker, and author

“I often say that life in organizations can be anything we imagine, and in Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice, Bob Glazer reimagines how organizations and employees say goodbye. Beyond that, he outlines how leaders can build more transparent, mutually respectful employment relationships that create lasting value for both sides.”

Mark Bolino

David L. Boren Professor & Michael F. Price Chair in International Business Director, Division of Management & International Business University of Oklahoma

"Robert Glazer's Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice offers a refreshing perspective on workplace transitions where fostering open communication and mutual respect between employee and employer leads to a win-win outcome."

Rob Dube

Visionary, The 10 Disciplines and co-author of Shine

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Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice

Most leaders know the dreaded feeling of having an employee knock on their door, ask “do you have a minute?” then inform them that they’re leaving their job, with just two weeks’ notice.

On the flip side, far too many people have had their jobs terminated suddenly with even less notice. One moment, they’re working hard, the next, they’re being walked to the door by security.

Nothing ruins a professional experience more than a bad ending. And the two weeks’ notice practice is a broken paradigm that’s hurts employees and organizations alike. It often ends a productive professional partnership on a sour note, tainting the entire relationship.

When a valuable team member leaves, leaders must juggle the disappointment of losing a trusted colleague with the stress of figuring out how to replace them on short notice.

The nature of employment has changed dramatically, with companies no longer offering pensions and lifetime employment, and younger, more mobile generations believing that two to three years in a company is a long tenure. The problem is that the way employees leave companies hasn’t kept up with these realities. If employee departures are going to increase in frequency, leaders need to get them right.

Entrepreneur, award-winning CEO and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Robert Glazer shares a playbook for handling employee departures and turning exiting employees into supportive alumni advocates in his latest book, Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice.

In Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice, Glazer explains why the way we leave jobs isn’t working for anyone and offers a transformational alternative—an Open Transition Program (OTP) where both resignations and terminations are managed with transparency, respect and an extended timeline to help both sides land on their feet. Along the way, Glazer will share a playbook for building the vital cultural elements for a successful OTP—psychological safety, open communications, mutual respect and a commitment to mutually beneficial outcomes.

In the last decade, companies have placed much more emphasis on hiring well and building a strong culture. However, how people leave their organizations remains largely unchanged and often undermines that progress. Leaders need a better way to handle employee exits, and Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice offers a proven approach that can transform any organization—and create happier endings for any professional relationship.