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50 plus one Tips When Hiring & Firing Employees

Hiring a new employee is one of the most important and time-consuming tasks a manager or entrepreneur can undertake. Firing an employee is an emotionally draining and difficult action, no matter the length of service or level of responsibility. Then, of course, you need to consider the legal implications of both actions. Did you do it right and was it according to the law?

The best way not to fire people is to hire well in the first place. The problem is that you find yourself under a great deal of pressure to fill a position. You need a replacement, in a hurry; the work is piling up and there are so many candidates. It is difficult to determine who is the right person for the job. Even with the help of a human resource manager, you still have the responsibility to interview and ultimately choose the new person. Will he or she fit in? You will be investing a lot of time and money in this new employee and it is essential you do it right.

In this remarkably simple and practical book, you will learn:

• The absolute importance of defining the job before interviewing.
• How and where to advertise job openings.
• Is it better to go it alone or use an agency?
• Why a phone interview can save a great deal of time.
• The importance of fair hiring-it is the law.
• Why regular performance reviews are essential.
• Choosing the right time and place to let an employee go.
• The importance of paperwork and the employee folder.
• Firing for cause.

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