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Human Resources

Avoid Elon Musk-Style Firing Sprees by Having Hard Conversations Sooner

Confronting employees who misbehave is never fun (or easy), but company leaders can't afford to ignore bad behavior until it creates larger issues.

By Drew McLellan

Human Resources

Why Firing Some of Your Employees Could Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Business

By Jeffrey Hayzlett

Thought Leaders

When to Cut Ties With a Longtime Employee

By John Rampton

Thought Leaders

The Step-by-Step Guide to Firing a Remote Employee

By John Rampton

Business News

Inside Netflix’s Notorious Firing Practices

The 'keeper test' is reportedly employed by CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

‘Why I Had to Fire My Co-founder, CEO and Close Friend’

Rumpl CEO Wylie Robinson looks back on one of the toughest conversations of his life -- and what you can learn from it.

By Wylie Robinson

Thought Leaders

10 Entrepreneurs Who Were Forced Out of Their Own Companies

A number of famous founders have gotten the boot.

By Rose Leadem

Human Resources

How to Fire Your Best Friend

Be direct. Be quick. And if they are still talking to you, help them find a new job.

By Levi King

Entrepreneurs

An NFL Player Retired During Halftime and 20 Other Crazy, Outrageous, Sad and Infamous Last Days at Work

These people went out with more than a Bankers Box filled with tchotchkes and a goodbye email.

By Lydia Belanger

Thought Leaders

Employees Underperforming? How to Respond to These 3 Excuses.

Sometimes, an employee just needs an extra jolt. Other times, you will need to pull the plug.

By Christine Alemany

Business News

15 Celebrities Who Got Fired and Made a Comeback

Getting fired actually set these celebrities up for success.

By GOBankingRates

Business News

Facebook Fires Engineer for Using Its Data to Stalk Women

The issue was brought up on Monday when the head of a security firm tweeted that she had evidence of the stalking.

By Michael Kan

Human Resources

The 11 Strangest Reasons People Were Fired

These nightmarish stories will make your jaw drop.

By Rose Leadem

Thought Leaders

The Founder of Panera Bread: ‘I Wish I’d Fired More People’

After stepping down as CEO in January, Ron Shaich looks back on what he wishes he'd done differently.

By Ron Shaich

Building a Business

What Happens When Founders Are Fired

Replacements face a daunting task.

By Jeff Hyman

Thought Leaders

The 7 Worst Mistakes Companies Make When Laying Off Employees

From mass layoffs via conference calls to withholding vacation payouts and severance, these are the worst tactics I've seen.

By Michelle Vitus

Thought Leaders

9 Reasons Talented Millennials Get Fired

Even the most gifted of millennial minds isn't exempt from termination in the workplace.

By Lucas Miller

Thought Leaders

When I Hired the Wrong Employees, I Took Too Long to Fire Them

Use these three lessons so you don't make the same mistake.

By John Doherty

Business News

Apple Fires Employee After Daughter’s iPhone X Video Goes Viral

It's a reminder of the secrecy tech companies enforce on employees.

By Jon Fingas

Thought Leaders

How to Do Right By Employees — and the Company — During a Workforce Change Like the Recent Tesla Firings

Whatever the reason for workforce reductions, companies must take the time to plan and employ best practices.

By Sanjay Sathe

Online Presence

Burger King’s New Promo Is Getting People to Share Their Funny, Unique, Sad and Straight Up Weird Stories About Getting Fired

Getting fired sucks. On the up side, sharing your story can score you a free Whopper.

By Rose Leadem

Thought Leaders

If You Don’t Want to Be Fired From Your Startup, Founders Should Remember These 3 Things

Not being in alignment with your board can cause troubles even founders can't manage

By Clint Korver

Business News

Anthony Scaramucci Is Out as Communications Director. Maybe It’s Not a Good Idea to Publicly Disparage Your Co-Workers?

When you're fired up and saying awful things about people, it can get you fired.

By Stephen J. Bronner

Thought Leaders

Stop Holding on: It’s Time to Let Employees You Like Go

When multiple employees are complaining about a co-worker -- even one you really like -- that's an unmistakable red flag.

By Heather R. Huhman

Human Resources

What Top Performers Can Learn From Disney’s Firing of the Voice of Kermit the Frog

It comes to show that even at the highest level, you still need to be a team player.

By Nina Zipkin

Human Resources

Kermit the Frog’s Voice Actor Publishes a Heartbreaking Letter After Being Fired

This isn't the typical response from an employee who was let go.

By Rose Leadem

Thought Leaders

Sorry Bro, You’re Out: How to Fire a Family Member Without Destroying the Family — and the Business

While you should never have to fire a family member, here are five steps to make it go as smoothly as possible.

By Kathy Kolbe and Amy Bruske

Business News

Travis Kalanick Stepped Down, But Uber’s Problems Won’t Be Instantly Solved

It's going to take a lot more to regain customer and employee trust than a symbolic resignation.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

Travis Kalanick to Take a Leave of Absence. Here Are 9 CEOs Who Were Fired or Decided to Step Down.

The embattled ride-hailing company has faced numerous public relations disasters.

By Nina Zipkin and Jason Fell

Thought Leaders

Building Trust, Blazing New Trails and Inspiring Others

Dianna Booher of Booher Research gives tips to strategically improve your dream team. Plus, discover more about NewFronts and Entrepreneur Network

By Alan Taylor