It takes many brains to build a business. And when you lose a key employee, your company loses some of that brainpower.
It is especially hard when your company is small. Why do they leave? Various reasons, but in the end it is hard on the company!
And as the owner/CEO/president, you may find that you quickly must discover skills and talents new to you or the work may not be covered.
So, today check your bases and think of what you may need to do if suddenly a key employee - one who covers important tasks - were to depart. Your customers will still want the same level of service.
On the upside, an unexpected departure might help you find that some tasks can be done differently, particularly if you are required to quickly learn new skills.
So the pain might have been sudden, but in the long run, you may find things getting done not just different - but better!