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Firing? Minimize the Drama!

If you have to deliver the bad news to an employee minimizing drama goes a long way toward minimizing legal trouble as well.  As with public speaking, the three “Bs” are equally relevant when firing an employee:   Be Prepared.  Do not “wing it” during the firing conversation.  Whatever the reasons for firing the employee, [...]

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Hiring? Put the Offer in Writing!

Whether you’re hiring your first or your tenth employee, you should always put the offer in writing and have the employee accept the offer in writing.  Not only does a good offer letter clearly spell out the financial (and non-financial) terms of the offer, but correctly written, the offer letter also strengthens the employer’s right [...]

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