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Firing

Avoid Elon Musk-Style Firing Sprees by Having Hard Conversations Sooner
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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.
Drew McLellan | 6 min read
Why Firing Some of Your Employees Could Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Business

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.
Jeffrey Hayzlett | 6 min read
When to Cut Ties With a Longtime Employee

When to Cut Ties With a Longtime Employee

You need to do what's best for the business.
John Rampton | 6 min read
The Step-by-Step Guide to Firing a Remote Employee

The Step-by-Step Guide to Firing a Remote Employee

There are ways to make the process fair, respectful and relatively painless.
John Rampton | 5 min read
Inside Netflix's Notorious Firing Practices

Inside Netflix's Notorious Firing Practices

The 'keeper test' is reportedly employed by CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings.
Nina Zipkin | 3 min read

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10 Entrepreneurs Who Were Forced Out of Their Own Companies
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A number of famous founders have gotten the boot.
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Employees Underperforming? How to Respond to These 3 Excuses.
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Employees Underperforming? How to Respond to These 3 Excuses.

Sometimes, an employee just needs an extra jolt. Other times, you will need to pull the plug.
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The issue was brought up on Monday when the head of a security firm tweeted that she had evidence of the stalking.
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The 11 Strangest Reasons People Were Fired
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These nightmarish stories will make your jaw drop.
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The Founder of Panera Bread: 'I Wish I'd Fired More People'
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After stepping down as CEO in January, Ron Shaich looks back on what he wishes he'd done differently.
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What Happens When Founders Are Fired
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What Happens When Founders Are Fired

Replacements face a daunting task.
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