The True Cost of a B-Player
Here's how mediocre employees can take down a business. Don't let it happen to you. Read more
Firing and Layoffs
Disaster: The Cost of Public Conflict
What happens when an employee makes a conflict public? Read more
Can Body Odor Fall Under Religious Protection?
An employee's habits may be odious to you, but be careful before taking disciplinary action--they may be protected by law. Read more
When It's Time to Fire the Jerks
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your staff as a whole is to fire the jerks. Read more
How to Let Go an Unstable Employee
One of the very hardest things you'll ever do as a business owner is terminate an employee. You need to think about all of these things. Read more
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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
