Firing: Page 2

Leadership

Hire Slow, Fire Fast

The Candle Pour's Misty & Dennis Akers share their expertise and help business owners with how they might want to think about staffing and why who you hire is essential to creating an unforgettable experience.

Business News

Mets General Manager Jared Porter Was Fired for Sending Inappropriate Texts to a Reporter. How Could the Team Have Avoided This Hiring Disaster?

The New York baseball squad's second major personnel crisis in the past year begs the question of how to hire and interview better. Our experts have the answers.

Leadership

This Program is Vital for Limiting Backlash When You Have to Lay People Off

No business owner likes to do it, but sometimes layoffs are the only option.

Business News

Supreme Court Rules That Federal Law Barring Sex Discrimination in Employment Applies to LGBTQ Individuals

The decision will have wide-ranging impacts on all entrepreneurs and workers.

Business News

Amazon Draws Criticism for Firing Employee Who Led Coronavirus Protest

Chris Smalls says staff at the Amazon fulfillment center are at risk.

Thought Leaders

Getting Laid Off Is Not a Scarlet Letter

Three tips to surviving the corporate culling.

Leadership

How to Fire an Employee: 4 Ways to Make the Process Kinder

Make the dreaded act less painful for everyone.

Legal

What Small Business Owners Should Know About Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

Award amounts can range from $5,000 to $80,000. Many claims are settled by employers to avoid damage to the company's reputation.

Leadership

I've Had to Fire Hundreds of People. Here Are 5 Lessons I've Learned.

Be strategic about your hiring process - and the process of letting people go who aren't a fit - to accelerate your team's success and your company's bottom line.

Growing a Business

A Strong Network Can Be Your Business's Best Safety Net

When I lost my job, I felt like I lost everything. But I hadn't. Here's how I built a network that helped me rebound even stronger.

Business Plans

Is It Time to Get Rid of That Disappointing Employee?

The Phillies recently demoted their underperforming third baseman, Maikel Franco. Should you take a play from their book?

Leadership

Why You Should Fire Yourself

Seriously, it may just make you a better business owner.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

Avoid Elon Musk-Style Firing Sprees by Having Hard Conversations Sooner

Confronting employees who misbehave is never fun (or easy), but company leaders can't afford to ignore bad behavior until it creates larger issues.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

Why Firing Some of Your Employees Could Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Business

It's time to truly evaluate your employees to determine if they're still (or ever have been) a good fit for your organization.

Leadership

When to Cut Ties With a Longtime Employee

You need to do what's best for the business.