How to fire someone

Firings don’t have to be ugly, except when an unsightly combover and the histrionics of “The Donald” is involved. A dramatic display followed by “you’re fired!” might make for good television, but in the business world the uncomfortable task of firing an employee requires more finesse if the employee is to be treated fairly while also protecting the company from liability.

If you don’t have the resources to call in a firm that handles such sensitive matters there is a game plan. “Be prepared… Handle with care… Protect the organization… Think ahead”, says Burton Goldfield of Forbes.com as he expands on the steps to take when giving someone the axe.