Getting Fired

Business News

'A Real Growing Up Moment For Me': OpenAI's 39-Year-Old CEO Says He Learned a Lot from Being Fired

Sam Altman shares the lessons he learned after being fired (and rehired) from the company he co-founded and what he sees for the future of AI.

Management

Firing a Long-Term Employee is Hard — But It's Necessary. Here's Why.

If you have an employee who has been with you for years, they are often "rock star" performers. But, there are times when your long-termers can become bad performers over time.

Business News

Some Workers Actually Want to Get Fired, According to a New Report – Here's Why

Almost a quarter of Gen Z workers surveyed said they would be happy to be laid off.

Leadership

How to Identify and Know When to Fire a Toxic Employee, According to an HR Expert

The difference between a difficult team member and a toxic one is often clear — as is when it's time to let them go.

Business News

These Nurses Mocked Patients on TikTok — Now They're Out of a Job

In a now deleted video, labor and delivery nurses shared their so-called "icks" about patients.

Business News

TikTok'ers Go Viral for Dramatic Exits After Claiming They Were 'Wrongfully Fired' from Walmart

Their terminations follow Walmart's "overstaffing" issue to make up for shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business News

SpaceX Employees Fired Over Letter Calling CEO Elon Musk An 'Embarrassment'

Several employees were fired after they circulated an open letter voicing their concerns.

Thought Leaders

5 Tips for Navigating the Entrepreneur/Investor Relationship

In a tug of war of interests, it's important that both sides maintain perspective. Read on for five insights into how an entrepreneur should play the game.

Making a Change

An Expert on Getting Fired Shares How to Suck It up and Push Forward

Things only turn around when you're being constructive, not when you're dwelling on the negative.

Lifestyle

Why Hitting Rock Bottom After Job Loss is Good For Your Career

Success in life is measured less by opportunities and more by how people deal with setbacks and challenges

Employee Experience & Recruiting

How to Fire Your Best Friend

Be direct. Be quick. And if they are still talking to you, help them find a new job.

Living

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.

News and Trends

Underpaid CEOs Are More Likely to Fire Employees

On average, researchers found CEO pay generally increased in the year following a layoff when firm performance also improved

Fundraising

How I Rebooted My Career After Getting Fired -- Twice

People told me it was over. I didn't listen.

Making a Change

If You Just Got Fired, This Entrepreneur Has a Message For You

Jessica Abo sits down with Melissa Ben-Ishay, the president and chief product officer of the popular cupcake company Baked by Melissa.