Firing and Layoffs


Recent Firing and Layoffs Articles

Fired Over Breast Cancer?

By Courtney Rubin |  May 11, 2010

Here's the case of one company that allegedly ran afoul of the new federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, and how you can avoid doing the same.  Read more


How a Write a Warning Letter for Employee Conduct

By Josh Spiro |  May 5, 2010

When employee behavior or poor performance don't shape up after verbal warnings, its time to get formal. Here's how to do it right.  Read more


Surprised Employer Fires Sex Blogger

By Courtney Rubin |  May 4, 2010

A St. Louis blogger thought she went to great lengths to keep her office life and her personal life separate -- but then it all went wrong. A cautionary tale...  Read more


How to Contest an Unemployment Claim

By Carolyn M. Brown |  Apr 30, 2010

If you feel a former worker is filing an unemployment benefits claim that you should not have to pay, there are steps you can take to contest it.  Read more


Employees Fired for Pursuing Alleged Shoplifter

By Courtney Rubin |  Apr 27, 2010

Should your company policy prohibit an employee from preventing crime?  Read more


How to Write a Termination Notice

By Christine Lagorio |  Apr 1, 2010

Firing is never easy. In fact, some managers say it's the hardest part of their job. When a business relationship must end, taking some simple steps will hel...  Read more


The Way I Work: Paul English of Kayak

As told to Liz Welch |  Feb 1, 2010

Kayak.com co-founder Paul English is obsessed with customer service. That's why he bought the most annoying phone he could find.  Read more


PetSmart Fires Employee Who Brought Dog to Work

By Courtney Rubin |  Jan 20, 2010

PetSmart fired employee Eric Favetta for "theft of services" after he parked Gizmo, his 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, in the store's doggie daycare facility.  Read more


To Avoid Layoffs, Companies Lend Away Staff

By Courtney Rubin |  Jan 18, 2010

As an alternative to handing out pink slips, some companies are choosing instead to lend members of their staff to other companies—including competitors.  Read more


Furloughs vs. Layoffs

By Kelly Faircloth |  May 30, 2009

Reducing work hours can be a great alternative to layoffs, but will it save you as much money? Find out what types of companies benefit the most from this re...  Read more


What It Takes to Survive a Recession

By Venuri Siriwardane |  Jan 2, 2009

Find out how well-positioned entrepreneurs plan to ride out tough times.  Read more


Meet Rebecca. She's Here to Fire You

By Max Chafkin |  Nov 1, 2007

Consultants used to tell you to fire people. Now they'll do the firing for you.  Read more


George Zimmer on Hiring and Firing Salespeople

By George Zimmer |  Jul 1, 2007

George Zimmer’s tips for hiring and firing salespeople.  Read more


First, Fire Your Assistant. Then, Ax All the Sales Guys

By Inc. staff |  Jul 1, 2007

The results of a reader survey on who gets shown the door and why.  Read more


How to Fire an Employee

By Chris Musselwhite |  Aug 1, 2006

Your first order of business shouldn't be showing the employee the door. It should be creating a plan of action to help the employee avoid termination all to...  Read more


How to Fire Decisively

By Patrick J. Sauer |  Oct 1, 2004

Firing an employee is never easy, but these 5 tips can make showing an employee the door a less daunting task.  Read more


Solo Sales

Jan 2, 2003

Scott Rosen fired his entire sales force in an effort to save his company. Was it a smart move?  Read more


A Sales Force of One

By Susan Greco |  Jan 1, 2003

Scott Rosen fired his entire sales staff, figuring he could do better all by himself.  Read more


The Real Cost of Layoffs

By Carole Matthews |  Jul 19, 2002

Many companies use layoffs to help boost the bottom line, but in the long run, such hasty measures cost a company more than they save.  Read more


Terminating Pregnant Employees

By Robert Hoffman |  Nov 1, 2000

Can you terminate an employee who is pregnant during her probation period?  Read more


Mad About Layoffs

By Jack Stack |  May 1, 2000

A CEO and author explains why layoffs should not be seen as inevitable and to do so is corporate insanity.  Read more


Avoiding Layoffs

Oct 21, 1999

Here are several creative alternatives to laying off employees when money is tight.  Read more


Tips on Avoiding Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

Oct 21, 1999

Three CEOs have learned from harsh experience what can help, if your company is slapped with a wrongful termination lawsuit.  Read more


Making Exit Interviews Work

May 15, 1999

Several factors influence the positive impact of exit information.  Read more


Fire Me. I Dare You!

By Peter Carbonara |  Mar 1, 1997

Here are some strategies from business experts and entrepreneurs for managing the prima donnas at your company.  Read more