Firing an employee is one of the most unpleasant tasks you face, not to mention legally risky, and should be navigated with much caution, preparation, and deliberation. Here are 15 tips for effective, compliant, and professional terminations.

Unfortunately, some employees don't work out - their behavior or poor performance escalates and they eventually need to be terminated. Many organizations have questions about properly carrying out terminations, including what to do to address the problem, when it's appropriate to terminate an employee, and how they facilitate the termination itself. Here are 3 guidelines when terminating an employee.