I have been asked by a company to give a reference for a previous employee.
Firstly I was never approached by that employee to give a reference, and if I had been would have told her that I couldn't - because -
She was dismissed by us for various reasons about 18 months ago.
I actually cannot think of a single positive thing to say about her so -
Is it better to decline to give a reference rather than tell her about her performance and character in a very negative way?
I guess the fact that I decline will convey a message of my opinion anyway.
And all I would want to say is - you poor sods - don't touch her with a bargepole as you will regret it big time!!
So - refuse to offer a reference - yes or no?
Firstly I was never approached by that employee to give a reference, and if I had been would have told her that I couldn't - because -
She was dismissed by us for various reasons about 18 months ago.
I actually cannot think of a single positive thing to say about her so -
Is it better to decline to give a reference rather than tell her about her performance and character in a very negative way?
I guess the fact that I decline will convey a message of my opinion anyway.
And all I would want to say is - you poor sods - don't touch her with a bargepole as you will regret it big time!!
So - refuse to offer a reference - yes or no?