Firing An Employee

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When To Fire An Employee

Summary. In most cases, terminating an employee should only be done as a last resort after the employer has exhausted efforts to correct certain behavior. If employees are affecting morale, impacting productivity, or are part of a major violation, termination may be deemed essential. Nobody ever wants to fire an employee. However, there are many […]

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Reasons To Fire An Employee

Firing an employee isn’t an easy thing to do. However, sometimes an employee ends up being a determinant to the organization and needs to be let go. There can be various reasons for this, from unethical behavior, illegal actions, or just not being able to meet the expectations of the job. Key Takeaways: Termination is […]

Termination Letter (With Examples)

A termination letter is not legally require but it is an important part of an employee file.

8 of My Most Bizarre ‘Firing’ Stories

No matter how often you’ve done it, letting someone go from your business is never easy. You might expect a few harsh words. There may be tears. Gosh there may even be a hug. What’s my number one piece of advice? Expect the unexpected …

How To Fire An Employee

Letting go of an employee is never an easy task. It’s a stressful situation for everyone involved, no matter what the reason for termination is. There are also legal considerations that come into play which can further complicate the process. These tips and instructions for firing an employee can help your business get through this […]

Layoff, Reduction, and Recall Policy [Template]

Sometimes in business, things don’t always go according to plan. When you need to reduce spending in order to stay afloat, layoffs can be an option that gets put on the table. Layoffs are one of the most difficult things you can face as a manager or supervisor, so understanding how the process works and […]

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Firing Employees: Top 5 Lessons

Previously, Greg Weiss guest posted about "Why Treating Departing Employees Well is Smart Business". Then our own Paul Slezak told some really wacky tales in "8 of My Most Bizarre ‘Firing’ Stories". Today we'll finish our series on this uncomfortable topic with my top 5 lessons learned about firing employees.