Terminating an employee is one of the most difficult things to do in business. But, sometimes it's necessary. When that happens, we suggest you follow a few best practices that are applicable ...

One bad hire can cost a company 30 percent of the employee’s first-year earnings, while some estimate the cost between $240,000 and $850,000 per employee.

Illegal firing – or wrongful termination – refers to firing someone for prohibited reasons, such as discriminatory or retaliatory behavior. Can you fire someone for no reason? While many employers ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. One of the toughest responsibilities a manager faces is deciding to terminate an employee. It requires ...

In HR Dive’s Mailbag series, we answer HR professionals’ questions about all things work. Have a question? Send it to [email protected]. Q: We terminated a relatively new employee for performance and ...