People Management

Many legal claims are born solely out of employees’ anger, not a solid legal case. One wrong move, especially during the firing process, can leave employees feeling hurt or humiliated—and running for the courthouse. Here are five common blunders to avoid when terminating an employee.

Telling a chronic procrastinator “Just do it” is like telling a clinically depressed person to cheer up.

If you begin a difficult conversation in a fretful frame of mind, you’re already in trouble. Your anxiety may lead you to say or do things that make matters worse.

The most overlooked key to time management boils down to one word: “no.”