Dismissing employees

Four questions to ask before you make a painful decision.

It’s one of the hardest decisions a manager will ever have to make.

Tidewater Corp. CEO Bob Salinger faces a dilemma: his most valuable employee, boat designer Ken Vaughn, is also his most destructive. Because of his great...

When management changes were announced at General Motors earlier this month, most people focused on the firing of CEO Fritz Henderson and his replacement...

Too many managers wait too long.

Perhaps the most difficult part of any manager’s job is telling a subordinate that he can no longer stay with the company — that he’s been “fired,” “let go,” “dismissed,” or otherwise taken off the payroll. It’s a gut-wrenching conversation, knowing how this simple act affects a person’s career, self-esteem, and livelihood. Firing an employee […]

You still have to earn a living.

Make the transition easier.

Making a tough conversation easier.

The CEO of a fictional pharmaceutical marketing company in India has positioned the company as the ethical alternative to its competitors, going as far...

Help them find a new job and get back on their feet.

When an employee is discovered indulging in unorthodox, immoral or criminal behavior while off duty, can the employer discipline or fire the person? What...

Listen, show appreciation, and stay in touch.

Four key areas to consider.

There are both legal and moral questions to consider.

A small-business owner deals with a prized employee's very public misstep.

Based on a 10-year study of 2,600 leaders.

A look at the GE CEO's legacy.

Think about it like a no-fault divorce.

Shame is what keeps failure from becoming wisdom.