Thought Leaders
When to Cut Ties With a Longtime Employee
You need to do what's best for the business.
By John Rampton
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Thought Leaders
10 Entrepreneurs Who Were Forced Out of Their Own Companies
A number of famous founders have gotten the boot.
By Rose Leadem
Human Resources
How to Fire Your Best Friend
Be direct. Be quick. And if they are still talking to you, help them find a new job.
By Levi King
Entrepreneurs
An NFL Player Retired During Halftime and 20 Other Crazy, Outrageous, Sad and Infamous Last Days at Work
These people went out with more than a Bankers Box filled with tchotchkes and a goodbye email.
Thought Leaders
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.
Business News
15 Celebrities Who Got Fired and Made a Comeback
Getting fired actually set these celebrities up for success.
Business News
Facebook Fires Engineer for Using Its Data to Stalk Women
The issue was brought up on Monday when the head of a security firm tweeted that she had evidence of the stalking.
By Michael Kan
Human Resources
The 11 Strangest Reasons People Were Fired
These nightmarish stories will make your jaw drop.
By Rose Leadem
Thought Leaders
The Founder of Panera Bread: ‘I Wish I’d Fired More People’
After stepping down as CEO in January, Ron Shaich looks back on what he wishes he'd done differently.
By Ron Shaich
Building a Business
What Happens When Founders Are Fired
Replacements face a daunting task.
By Jeff Hyman
Thought Leaders
The 7 Worst Mistakes Companies Make When Laying Off Employees
From mass layoffs via conference calls to withholding vacation payouts and severance, these are the worst tactics I've seen.
Thought Leaders
9 Reasons Talented Millennials Get Fired
Even the most gifted of millennial minds isn't exempt from termination in the workplace.
By Lucas Miller
Thought Leaders
When I Hired the Wrong Employees, I Took Too Long to Fire Them
Use these three lessons so you don't make the same mistake.
By John Doherty
Business News
Apple Fires Employee After Daughter’s iPhone X Video Goes Viral
It's a reminder of the secrecy tech companies enforce on employees.
By Jon Fingas
Thought Leaders
How to Do Right By Employees — and the Company — During a Workforce Change Like the Recent Tesla Firings
Whatever the reason for workforce reductions, companies must take the time to plan and employ best practices.
By Sanjay Sathe
Online Presence
Burger King’s New Promo Is Getting People to Share Their Funny, Unique, Sad and Straight Up Weird Stories About Getting Fired
Getting fired sucks. On the up side, sharing your story can score you a free Whopper.
By Rose Leadem
Thought Leaders
If You Don’t Want to Be Fired From Your Startup, Founders Should Remember These 3 Things
Not being in alignment with your board can cause troubles even founders can't manage
By Clint Korver
Business News
Anthony Scaramucci Is Out as Communications Director. Maybe It’s Not a Good Idea to Publicly Disparage Your Co-Workers?
When you're fired up and saying awful things about people, it can get you fired.
Thought Leaders
Stop Holding on: It’s Time to Let Employees You Like Go
When multiple employees are complaining about a co-worker -- even one you really like -- that's an unmistakable red flag.
Human Resources
What Top Performers Can Learn From Disney’s Firing of the Voice of Kermit the Frog
It comes to show that even at the highest level, you still need to be a team player.
By Nina Zipkin
Human Resources
Kermit the Frog’s Voice Actor Publishes a Heartbreaking Letter After Being Fired
This isn't the typical response from an employee who was let go.
By Rose Leadem
Thought Leaders
Sorry Bro, You’re Out: How to Fire a Family Member Without Destroying the Family — and the Business
While you should never have to fire a family member, here are five steps to make it go as smoothly as possible.
Business News
Travis Kalanick Stepped Down, But Uber’s Problems Won’t Be Instantly Solved
It's going to take a lot more to regain customer and employee trust than a symbolic resignation.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
Travis Kalanick to Take a Leave of Absence. Here Are 9 CEOs Who Were Fired or Decided to Step Down.
The embattled ride-hailing company has faced numerous public relations disasters.
Thought Leaders
Building Trust, Blazing New Trails and Inspiring Others
Dianna Booher of Booher Research gives tips to strategically improve your dream team. Plus, discover more about NewFronts and Entrepreneur Network
By Alan Taylor
Thought Leaders
More CEOs Are Being Fired for Ethical Matters Today Than Ever Before
A new study found that CEO firings due to ethical lapses has increased 36 percent over the past five years.
By Rose Leadem
Thought Leaders
How to Ensure Terminations Don’t Negatively Impact Remaining Team Members
If you overvalue meritocracy, deliverables and performance, you risk having superstars who are also "culture villains."