Hire who you can fire- Why is that necessary in business?

[Trush Jodie]

I use to hear that every organization should hire a person that they are able to fire without having sleepless nights. What is the rationale behind this in the business world? And what is it's portrayal in the successful running of a business to be efficient?

 

[eLdavis]

I think it simply means don't let anyone become too valuable that you find it hard to let them go, even when they are doing something wrong.

 

[Min George]

Don't hire your family meme. members. You might have a tough time being able to fire them if they err.

 

[Fidelia]

Don't ever place your staff on a pedestal. Always allow them to be under you and exercise authority every time as the administrator of the business.

 

[King Belieal]

When you use emotions and sentiments to hire, you would definitely hire a person that you won't be able to fire.

 

[Kera]

This principle is very vital for business and staff management. If not, you would lose your authority as a business manager or even owner.

 

[Augusta]

This means that if an employee isn't performing well or isn't the right fit, they should be released.

 

[magnus2022]

Every entrepreneur must be up and doing and avoid depending so much on employee. Some entrepreneurs have lose authority over their by hiring some staff that have become indispensable in their business. Secondly, avoid leaking every business secret to employee because they may use it against you tomorrow.

 

[Nomad]

These days you cannot just fire anyone, you can get into legal troubles. If you are hiring, you need a contract and state every clauses.

 

[klassicdoll]

Although it may seem harsh at first, the business adage "hire who you can fire" makes sense. It implies that you should only employ those whom you can and will hold responsible. It becomes extremely difficult to make unbiased decisions when performance problems occur if you hire a friend, relative, or someone you feel you could never let go of.

Every role counts in business. An insufficient employee can have an impact on the team as a whole and even the company's success. Therefore, if you find it impossible to fire someone, they may not be the best candidate to hire in the first place. It really comes down to establishing limits and safeguarding the company.

 

[Kross]

The worst thing that can happen to a business owners is when a staff can hold him or her hostage. Too much staff power would cripple a business.

 

[Springtime]

When you employ a person, there should be an employment contract listing out the terms and conditions of the employment, including under what circumstances the person can be fired.

 

[Augusta]

This is the ability to terminate underperforming or unsuitable employees ensures that the team remains productive and aligned with company goals.

 

[King Belieal]

It doesn't mean that you should fire people haphazardly. It just means that you should hire people that you would not have sleepless nights over letting them go.