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Employee Terminations: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Employee Terminations: A Step-by-Step Checklistby: The HR TeamPublished on: 06/10/2026

Firing an employee is always tough, and it can be legally risky if you don't follow all the correct steps. Here are all the things to keep in mind when you have to let someone go.

Employee Terminations: A Step-by-Step Checklist

For Business Leaders, Trust is King

For Business Leaders, Trust is Kingby: HR GuyPublished on: 04/13/2026

Both employees and leadership suffer when there's a lack of trust at your business. Start building trust through the Employee Management Cycle, which will help keep everyone on the same page and prompt you to re-evaluate as needed.

For Business Leaders, Trust is King

What to Do When Employees Just Don't Listen

What to Do When Employees Just Don't Listenby: HR GuyPublished on: 03/04/2026

You've got four options when you just can't get your employees to do something you've asked of them... and some of these options are better than others. Read HR Guy's take on how to proceed.

What to Do When Employees Just Don't Listen

The Power of "Why?" in Employee Management

The Power of "Why?" in Employee Managementby: HR GuyPublished on: 01/15/2026

When your employees question your policies or act in unexpected ways, it's best to ask "Why?" before simply reacting or saying "Because I said so." This post explains the reason.

The Power of "Why?" in Employee Management

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