Don’t act without thinking: A few thoughts on firing employees
Conventional wisdom says firing an employee is one of the more difficult decisions for managers and HR. Unconventional wisdom says to think differently. Read on.
Thought No. 1: Fire sooner, not later
When a new employee isn’t the right hire, act! When there isn’t a good match between your need and their talent, no amount of patience or training will fix the situation.
Signs there’s no love match:
· The employee unhelpfully complains things were handled differently at a previous employer.
· Friendly advice from mangers either is ignored or triggers an argument.
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