Danny Meyer: 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
Firing and Layoffs
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
7 Tips for Dealing With Slackers
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
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
Recent Firing and Layoffs Articles
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
Would You Fire Someone for Blogging About Your Job Offer?
A reporter announces he's gotten his dream job on his blog only to have the company rescind the offer in response. Who's in the wrong? Read more
Friday Fail: Worst Workplace Romance
Tired of success stories? Every Friday on Inc.com we bring you epic tales of failure and shame. This week: Good lovin' gone bad in the office. Read more
Friday Fail: Worst Fireable Offenses
Tired of success stories? Every Friday on Inc.com we bring you epic tales of failure and shame. This week: Getting sacked. Read more
