managed out

Definition

The euphemistic process of making an employee's work life sufficiently miserable that they resign voluntarily, avoiding the messy paperwork of termination. Constructive dismissal with a corporate smile.

Example Usage

They're clearly managing her out—impossible deadlines, excluded from meetings, and a pip that's designed to fail.

Origin

Human resources and workplace terminology from the 2000s

Fun Fact

Being managed out is so common that employment lawyers can spot the pattern instantly, though proving it legally is notoriously difficult.

Source: Human resources and employment practices terminology

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