Firing and Layoffs




Recent Firing and Layoffs Articles

How to Tell if the Sequester Will Affect You

The sequester won't hit everyone--but some of you will be hit hard. See if you answer "yes" to any of these six questions.  Read more

3 Leadership Lessons From the Pope's Exit

Pope Benedict XVI will abdicate his post late tomorrow night. Scandals aside, what can you learn from the way the church is handling his departure?  Read more

I Fired Someone, But He Won't Go Away

When an ex-employee keeps contacting your staff, should you confront him or just let it go?  Read more

What to Do When an Employee Screws Up 

The founder of Shake Shake and Union Square Cafe on how "enlightened hospitality" guides his leadership.  Watch video

How to Know If You've Hired the Wrong Person 

JJ Ramberg, the host of MSNBC's Your Business , weeds out bad hires using what she calls the cringe test.  Watch video

How Much Poor Performers Cost You

Chances are, you're spending too much time on employees who don't deliver. Here are seven tips to pull yourself out of the time suck.  Read more

Bounce Back From a Bad Hire: 10 Tips

Once you realize you've made a bad hire, don't get mired in regret. Instead, focus on what to do next.  Read more

3 Ways to Avoid Hiring Nightmares

Want to waste less time and money on the wrong hires? Follow this bit of unexpected advice.  Read more

Firing & Layoffs: 'I Just Wish I Would've Done It Sooner' 

Ken Schiller, co-founder of Texas restaurants Rudy's and Mighty Fine Burgers, recommends you hire slow and fire fast.  Watch video

5 Excuses Costing You Time & Money

Letting go of an employee is one of the hardest things a manager can do. But there's no use making excuses.  Read more

What a Serial Entrepreneur Can't Resist 

When Jose Ferreira's first company failed, he thought he would never start another one. But then he launched Knewton, which makes online education tools.  Watch video

Worst Firing Story. Ever.

Think you have a colorful story about a person who was fired? Try topping this one.  Read more

Fire an Employee Nicely. Here's How.

No boss should enjoy losing an employee. But you can help smooth out the exit.  Read more

How to Fire Someone 

Develop a procedure for terminating employment. Tips from Ilya Pozin, founder of Ciplex, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Protect Your Company From Fired Employees: 8 Steps

Use this checklist after terminating an employee to ensure that you, your employees, and your company remain secure.  Read more