Firing

Business News

They Got Fired. This Mindset Shift Helped Them Bounce Back Stronger.

"All the Cool Girls Get Fired" authors Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill share lessons from their funny and insightful guide to dealing with the challenges — and taking advantage of the opportunities — that come with getting canned.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

How to Fire a Hire You Love and Move Your Business Forward

By Emily Reynolds

Thought Leaders

3 Things I’ve Learned About Hiring and Firing After 35 Years in Business

By Cynthia Kay

Business News

‘It’s Not About You’: How to Fire Someone Effectively, According to Kevin O’Leary

By Sherin Shibu

Business News

Meta Fires Employee Making $400,000 Per Year Over a $25 Meal Voucher Issue

Other staff members were fired for the same reason, per a new report.

By Sherin Shibu

Human Resources

How to Tell You’re About to Get Fired — Plus 4 ‘Typical’ Reasons for It, From a Career Expert

Emily Levine, executive vice president of recruitment and advisory firm Career Group Companies, breaks down what you need to know.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

Terminating an Employee? These Are the Legal Ins and Outs You Need to Know

As a business owner or HR manager, you will inevitably have to terminate employees. Keeping these considerations in mind can help to protect you and your company in the long run.

By Mital Makadia

Business News

Poor Leadership Is Going Viral on Social Media Amid Mass Layoffs — Here’s What Managers and CEOs Should Do to Keep Their Reputations Intact

Firing someone used to happen behind closed doors. Now, the camera's rolling.

By Amanda Breen

Business News

Longtime 3M Executive Terminated for ‘Inappropriate Conduct’ Just One Month After Promotion

Michael Vale, who worked for 3M for more than 30 years, has been fired for cause.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Thriving in Uncertainty: Unlocking the Power of HR

Join our free webinar and learn strategies to empower employees during economic uncertainty.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Business News

‘Quiet Firing’ Is Taking the Workplace by Storm. What Is It Exactly?

Just when you thought it was safe to quiet quit, employers may be forcing you to quit quit.

By Jonathan Small

Thought Leaders

8 Effective Tips for Conducting Layoffs

Letting go of an employee doesn't make you a bad person, but it can feel that way. Here are some helpful directives I've found to help conduct the process.

By Christopher Massimine

Human Resources

Best Practices for Respectfully Letting an Employee Go

Employment termination can be an emotional process, but it doesn't have to be thoughtless or cruel.

By Warith Niallah

Thought Leaders

When to Part Ways With a Freelancer

Hiring freelancers can save time and money without sacrificing quality, but when is it better to just go your separate ways?

By Laura Briggs

Thought Leaders

5 Confrontational Business Situations That Are Opportunities for Choice

When the going gets tough, it's time to put decisions into perspective.

By Christopher Massimine

Thought Leaders

5 Reasons to Fire a Customer — Plus 5 Steps to Take Before You Do

Most situations are resolvable, but it's important to know when to go your separate ways.

By Tom Walker

Thought Leaders

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.

By Emily Washcovick

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.

By Kenny Herzog

Thought Leaders

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.

By Jolene Risch

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.

By Connor Perrett

Business News

Amazon Draws Criticism for Firing Employee Who Led Coronavirus Protest

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

By Rachel England

Thought Leaders

Getting Laid Off Is Not a Scarlet Letter

Three tips to surviving the corporate culling.

By Carolyn Betts

Thought Leaders

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

Make the dreaded act less painful for everyone.

By Kara Goldin

Business 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.

By Brian Hughes

Thought Leaders

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.

By Amy Zimmerman