Down-sizing, letting go, cutting back, right-sizing. No euphemism can make the unpleasant task of firing an employee any easier. But the right strategies, tips, and a little bit of perspective can at least make the process go a lot smoother. Check out our guide on firing and discover the things they didn’t tell you in business school.
FortuneCloud computing company Opsware was nobody's darling. Then founders Andreessen and Horowitz put the company through three rounds of layoffs. The unlikely result was a big buyout -- here's how it...
BusinessWeekAmid so much downsizing, it's risky and unnecessary for managers to let feelings confuse what ought to be a clean transaction
BusinessWeekEmployers strapped for cash can still help their departing workers.
Dun & BradstreetFinding out when you can legally fire employees isn't an easy question to answer. Here is a list of some reasons that should generally stand up...
Guy KawasakiWe’re in a bubble again. It’s not as frothy as last time, but hallelujah, this time we know what to do, right? One good thing about the dotcom implosion in 2000 is that we got lots of practice...
EntrepreneurIt's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it. Our expert tells you how to professionally--and legally--fire an employee.
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Whoever said it’s a man’s world hasn’t looked at this Forbes list of The World’s Most Powerful Women 2013. The list was compiled based on each woman’s wealth, media presence and impact. Of the 100 women on the list, we pulled out 25 CEOs. The companies these women...
Most entrepreneurs don't think about selling their businesses until it's too late. Inc.'s Norm Brodsky gives his advice.
Ahead of its court date, the US released emails that purport to show Apple was the “ringleader” in a scheme to set artificially high ebook prices with some of the largest American publishers, which have already settled the case.
If you make a regular process of it, there are many ways to track your competitors easily and effectively. Here are six places to start...
Earlier this month, Quora asked the online community: What's the shrewdest, smartest maneuver you've ever seen in business? Users were quick to respond with their favorite stories of business prowess. Here are three colorful tales submitted by users in response to the query.
From free video hosting to free document management to free phone calls to free email, there’s one thing no one can deny – Google knows how to please our inner shoplifter.
Then-CEO of Willis Group Holdings, Joseph Plumeri gave advice to those who are starting or wanting to advance their careers, "play in traffic."
Every day we see or read about superb acts of leadership. The ones that occupy an indelible place in our minds are often characterized by unexpected high-pressure, traumatic conditions and courageous acts taken within a very limited amount of time—a cabbie delivering a baby, a mayor calming a...
Procter & Gamble is bringing back former CEO A.G. Lafley, a 33-year industry veteran, to its top post in a surprise move as the world's largest consumer goods maker tries to improve its results globally.
Stacy Brown-Philpot, chief operating officer of TaskRabbit: There are few things that have created more value and opportunity in my career than my mentor relationships.
India—Outsourcing company iGate Corp.said its board fired President and Chief Executive Phaneesh Murthy for allegedly failing to report a relationship with a subordinate employee.
There are good negotiators, and then there is Apple chief executive Tim Cook. At a Congressional hearing, the stage appeared to be set for him to take a beating over Apple's financial practices.
These days, anything involving Apple is a big deal. But this particular investigation also touches upon a number of current issues.
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CEO.comMost job candidates feel interview questions can be decoded and hacked, letting them respond to those questions with "perfect" answers. Guess what: They're right, especially if you insist on asking opinion-based job interview questions. Every candidate comes prepared to answer general questions...
VentureBeatA lack of online access to help employees enroll for benefits, change their healthcare plan or modify their 401K means that employees are far less likely to use or even be aware of the benefits they have. This digital divide hurts the employees and the company they work for.
Fast CompanyBy bringing in this kind of self-directing personality--and encouraging people to do the work that most satisfies them--the company arrives at features that never would have come from its leadership.
ForbesPoor hiring decisions, while costly to a successful company, are devastating to an early-stage startup. They can tank the venture.
IncHow you pay your employees is governed by federal law. Violating it is easy, so be careful.
HBRCompanies must work harder to make sure retirees pass on their valuable knowledge. Until more do, they will continue to undermine their own long-term capabilities.
MSNExperts say signs of life in the job market could start pushing some employees to do what they’ve been dreaming about, perhaps for years: quit. Too bad their employers probably won't see it coming.
LDRLBBringing in the right candidates is all about making sure applicants know who you are before they apply.
ForbesWhich side will wavering CEOs favor?
Fast CompanyIf there's no money for raises, it's more important than ever to be consistently generous with the thanks and praise of deserving employees.
Fast CompanyHoly crap, employees are humans! And they like money!
FortuneBanning telecommuting is not about keeping employees chained to their desks. It's about encouraging staffers to go out and talk to others.
VentureBeatB players in an organization either don’t have the right skills, the right drive, the right fit, or a combination of all these.
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