Firing people is hard but necessary.

Firing people is hard but necessary.

@liquidityandliquor

Keeping the wrong people can cost you money, time, morale and trust.

Firing the wrong people can save you money, time, morale and trust.

How to fire people the right way:

- Be clear. Set and communicate expectations, feedback and consequences.
- Be fair. Offer severance and support.
- Be respectful. Thank them and don't blame them.
- Be firm. Don't waver, negotiate or backtrack.

Firing people is not personal. It's business.

Don't avoid it. Don't delay it. Don't regret it.

Learn how to fire people.