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Business News

The Real Reason Not to Hire a Friend

Stranger are often easier to manage and -- if needed -- fire.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

One Bad Apple Can Ruin the Barrel

A single bad employee with a poor attitude can infect a team, department and possibly an entire organization.

Growing a Business

How to Fire a Family Member in a Family-Run Business

To fire a family member may be one of the most difficult challenges a family business will face. Here is how to ensure the process is as painless as possible.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

How to Fire Someone Without Ruining Your Employer Brand

The employee you fired isn't going to love you but not hating you on social media is the next best thing.

Growing a Business

10 Steps Needed to Properly Fire Someone

'You're fired.' Before you even think of uttering those words, you'd better be sure they'll stand up in court.

Business News

Employee Says She Was Fired for Refusing to Be Tracked 24/7

The attorney filing the suit says she foresees a legal trend around privacy and productivity tracking.

Growing a Business

4 Times You Need to Say Goodbye to a Client

Nobody likes a break up, but sometimes it's the best thing to do for your business.

Resumes & Interviewing

What Really Happens When You Hire the Wrong Candidate

A bad hire drains energy and time and can cost a business in a number of ways.

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

10 Questions to Ask When Firing an Employee

From how and when to break the news to how to avoid getting sued, here are the pro-tips you need to know when letting an underperformer go.

Leadership

Thanks for Everything, Now Get Out! When Founders Get Fired.

Knowing the limits of one's ability and understanding when it is best for the organization to have another assume power is perhaps the greatest quality any leader can possess.

Leadership

The Critical Lesson of Letting Bad Employees Go

A CEO shares insights about why it's important to fire fast.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

McDonald's Lays Off Employees as Part of $100 Million Cost-Cutting Effort

The fast-food giant is cutting 63 corporate jobs after a spectacularly difficult 2014.

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.

Productivity

2 Ways to Positively Identify and Fire Your Worst Employee

At the same time figure out how to cultivate the very best person you have.