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7 types of employees you need to fire

Some people just aren’t employee material. As a manager you really shouldn’t have any qualms about getting rid of those who disrupt what you are trying to accomplish.

Taskworld identified seven such employee types who managers should not hesitate in showing the door.

First up are the usual suspects - those who steal, won't do their job, show up inappropriately dresses, or the no brainer. All people you don’t need to keep on for any reason.

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PS: Take these suggestions with a pinch of salt. Instead of firing, counselling difficult employees is a better idea.

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