We have an underperforming employee who, back in February, informed us in writing of her intention to resign once she found a new role.

6 months on we are still waiting, to pursue a capability route seems unfair as she is actively seeking alternative employment and already has one warning on file, but am starting to feel that it may be our only option. Can anybody be more creative? She’s a nice girl, just desparately unsuited to the role and I have no desire to make life any harder for her as she is clearly miserable in her job.

The hard-nosed HR side of me wants to push on with this but it seems cruel. I would be very grateful for any advice


Liz Cullen