Firing

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

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

Make the dreaded act less painful for everyone.
Kara Goldin | 6 min read
What Small Business Owners Should Know About Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

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.
Brian Hughes | 4 min read
I've Had to Fire Hundreds of People. Here Are 5 Lessons I've Learned.

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.
Amy Zimmerman | 5 min read
A Strong Network Can Be Your Business's Best Safety Net

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.
Jordan Harbinger | 4 min read
Is It Time to Get Rid of That Disappointing Employee?

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?
Gene Marks | 4 min read

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Seriously, it may just make you a better business owner.
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When to Cut Ties With a Longtime Employee

You need to do what's best for the business.
John Rampton | 6 min read
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There are ways to make the process fair, respectful and relatively painless.
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Inside Netflix's Notorious Firing Practices
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The 'keeper test' is reportedly employed by CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings.
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10 Entrepreneurs Who Were Forced Out of Their Own Companies
Firing

10 Entrepreneurs Who Were Forced Out of Their Own Companies

A number of famous founders have gotten the boot.
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Managing Employees

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Be direct. Be quick. And if they are still talking to you, help them find a new job.
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These people went out with more than a Bankers Box filled with tchotchkes and a goodbye email.
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