Disciplining and Firing: Page 3

Leadership

5 Situations When Your Only Alternative Is to Fire the Employee

Rarely does a single mistake or missed goal merit firing but an employee who refuses to change harmful patterns has to go.

Leadership

5 Bad Decision-Making Habits That Can Destroy Your Business

A deliberative, thoughtful process for making decisions doesn't guarantee a good result but it makes one more likely.

Leadership

6 Secrets of Business Leaders Who Built Hugely Successful Companies

Some people are born with the skills required to build a business from a good idea. The rest of us can learn from them.

Growing a Business

How Pruning Can Help Build an Awesome Workplace Culture

Stay focused on your top performers, keep observant of those who aren't, and you'll be stronger for it over the long haul

Leadership

How to Fire an Employee So You Don't Get Sued

Terminating an employee, even one who deserves it, is already traumatic. Don't make it worse by setting yourself up for a lawsuit.

Leadership

Expert Advice: What to Do When an Employee Is Caught Stealing

Follow these three steps to ensure you handle a tricky money situation with sense.

Social Media

Uber Fires -- Then Promptly Rehires -- Driver Over Shockingly Innocuous Tweet

After Uber driver Chris Ortiz tweeted about driver safety, he was unceremoniously dumped by the company in a letter that called his statements 'hateful.'

Leadership

How to Fire Employees With Compassion

Firing is never easy for anyone, but it can be less painful if you follow these tips.

Leadership

What Lessons You Should Learn When You Fire Someone

No one likes to let someone go. But, when you do, make sure you are using it as a learning experience for leadership.

Leadership

How to Fire Someone Without Getting Sued (Infographic)

Dismissals can sometimes backfire, leading to taxing legal clashes. That's why it's crucial to have your bases covered.

Operations & Logistics

4 Secrets to Firing Your First Employee

Know the rules, provide evidence and conduct the termination in a thoughtful and caring manner.

Leadership

Barbara Corcoran: I Used to Fire 25 Percent of My Sales Team Each Year

The 'Shark Tank' star knows a thing or two about how to fire someone. After all, she made it an annual, company-wide practice at her real-estate firm.

Resumes & Interviewing

How Hiring and Firing Employees Is Just Like Poker

When do you go 'all in' on talent or fold the hand you are dealt?

Productivity

Keep Your Promises and Other Must-Read Business Tips

A look at how to be a better leader, communicate with potential clients, keep your customers happy and more advice for business owners.

Leadership

10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Letting an Employee Go

Every time you are tempted to fire an employee, use it as an opportunity to look in the mirror and learn. The fact that an employee isn't performing according to your expectations may not be his problem, but yours.