Posts Tagged ‘Firing’
Why We Should Fire Fast, Not Last
Here is one that takes a real leap for a younger manager or CEO to believe. After hiring someone with all the attendant enthusiasm followed by the training and learning curve, if an employee shows signs of weakness in the job or problems dealing with contemporaries, it is the natural tendency for most of us…
Read More5 Warning Signs You’re About to Get Fired
Rarely do job firings happens in a day. It’s a series of warnings that employees ignore, and sometimes it’s a result of discrimination or bad practices that an employee has to bear. From repeated performance emails to frequent ill-words from your boss, there are certain red flags you can’t afford to overlook. If you see…
Read MoreFiring an Employee
If you’re reading this, you’re likely in a difficult situation already—you’re trying to figure out how to fire one of your employees. This isn’t an easy task. You’re likely reviewing their performance, thinking about your own decisions, and trying to figure out what went wrong. Once you’re sure this is the course you want to…
Read MorePoor Job Performance: A Checklist for Managing Low Performers
You’re faced with a challenging task. It feels like climbing Mount Everest, blindfolded. Meet Ashley—she’s an employee at B Players Inc., a classic case of underperformance. She’s neither reaching her goals nor getting the job done. Let’s be honest, with her poor performance she’s a time suck for you as a manager and a profit-killer for…
Read MoreFire Fast, Not Last
Here is one that takes a real leap for a younger manager or CEO to believe. After hiring someone with all the attendant enthusiasm followed by the training and learning curve, if an employee shows signs of weakness in the job or problems dealing with contemporaries, it is the natural tendency for most of us…
Read MoreHow to Know When It’s Time to Fire an Employee
Deciding when it’s time to fire an employee isn’t an exact science. Occasionally a burst of outrageous behavior will make the decision obvious, but that’s seldom the case (fortunately!). Putting the issue in a broader perspective helps. I once heard someone divide employees into four groups: Type D: Those who won’t do their work, or…
Read MoreHire on Ability. Fire on Fit.
This is not necessarily the way we intend to behave as managers, but our headline reflects the reality of most experiences when viewed in retrospect. We carefully vet the potential hire for experience required. Ninety days or longer later, if that person is terminated by management, it often is for actions resulting from the person’s…
Read MoreCareful with Terminations: Don’t Disparage
It happens all the time when you’re a CEO. Somebody important leaves or is let go, and you worry over the impact upon remaining employees and customers. You worry that the person leaving will begin to unload all the pent-up garbage from the past, perhaps damaging the company and causing customer defections and even employee…
Read MoreOne Bad Apple Can Really Stink Up Your Business
Small businesses typically morph into family-like environments. The small team gets to know each other well and often they become social friends as well as co-workers. That’s fine as long as things are going smoothly. But when one employee isn’t performing or doesn’t get along with the rest of the team, the effect can be…
Read MoreHow to Fire the Right Way
According to a recent Human Capitalist article, over 30 percent of new hires quit within the first six months. However, many unsatisfied employees choose to remain and poorly perform at their job. Terminating an employee can be a stressful experience. However, following the four tips below will reduce problems and ensure legal compliance. Documentation “If…
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