Firing People? 4 Practical Guidelines (And The 3 Questions) For Startups

Hiring well is hard, firing is even harder, the person receiving the news has it hardest. Probably all CEOs at some point have to face such a situation – below are four practical guidelines for startups. 1) Individual Performance Issue – Three key questions to consider: Is it an ethical issue? Has it been investigated satisfactorily? Else if the person is not meeting expectations, is it something temporary or recent? Have they received feedback and help? As this person’s manager, what would you say if a new employer asks you for a reference? The stakes are high, the perils even…...