July 31, 2024 80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting According to a new survey, business leaders have used layoffs to head off lawsuits and avoid hurting employees’ feelings, among other reasons. BY Shalene Gupta Technically, layoffs occur because a company is cost-cutting or restructuring, and not through … Continue reading 80% of managers say they use layoffs as a soft firing, and not for cost-cutting
June 19, 2024 LinkedIn influencer draws backlash for smiling selfie on a post about firing his employee A cringey post on LinkedIn is yet another reminder to read the room before sharing your ‘career expertise’ on social media. BY Joe Berkowitz The photo in a recent LinkedIn post features a smiley guy in a backwards baseball … Continue reading LinkedIn influencer draws backlash for smiling selfie on a post about firing his employee
Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices The message to staff, sent by COO Brad Lightcap, was obtained by Axios and The New York Times. Cheyenne MacDonald Sat, Nov 18, 2023 Carlos Barria / reuters An internal memo sent to OpenAI staff on Saturday after former CEO … Continue reading Internal memo says Sam Altman’s firing wasn’t due to ‘malfeasance’ or OpenAI safety practices
By Stephanie Vozza September 16, 2022 Quiet quitting isn’t the only “quiet” trend; quiet firing is happening, too, and it’s been going on for a long time. Instead of properly managing an employee, bosses shirk their duties and hope they’ll quit. And in some cases, they may be pushing their employees out the door without … Continue reading We all know about ‘quiet quitting.’ Now there’s ‘quiet firing,’ too
Steven Imke — October 12, 2019 Follow @SteveImke Firing an employee can cost a company dearly and therefore should never be taken lightly. There are two paths when it comes to firing an employee. The first is that an employee can be terminated for evidence-based and documents cause. Terminating an employee for cause often occurs … Continue reading What You Need to Know Before Firing an Employee
Ellen Huxtable — January 11, 2018 Follow @abiztweet — January 11, 2018 www_slon_pics / Pixabay Whether you’re corporate or entrepreneurial, firing a customer can create an emotional roller coaster. More than likely, the soon-to-be ex-customer has been a source of frustration, discord, anger and financial loss. You know everyone will breathe easier, but you can … Continue reading Firing a Customer: Strategies and Options
by Ian Williams May 21, 2016 Follow @CustExpManMay 21, 2016 Over the past few years, there has been quite a bit of discussion about the principle of sacking or firing customers. A recent article by Adrian Swinscoe that asks whether we should fire, rate or educate customers reminded me of a personal view that I … Continue reading Firing Customers – Are We Looking At This Right?
by Doug Dvorak March 10, 2016 Follow @salescoach1064March 10, 2016 Appeasing and supporting your customer is always good business, as, in the end, they are the ones paying your salary. For most companies, efficient customer service can lead to an increase in sales and boost the company’s profile through positive word of mouth. Typically, the … Continue reading Why Hiring and Firing the Right Customers is Critical For Your Business
Darleen DeRosaSeptember 3, 2015 The Millennial generation, those born between 1982 and 2000, is the first generation to come of age this century and the last generation to remember life before the Internet. But this group brings more distinctions than this, many of which are affecting their reputation in the workplace. A recent article in … Continue reading 3 Alternatives to Firing Millennials
