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Tag: Fired

The 10 most common reasons why British workers have been fired in 2018 so far

June 20, 2018

By Simon Caldwell

Have you ever had to dismiss an employee for falling asleep at work” And how many toilet breaks is too many” New research has uncovered how and why UK workers have been released by their employer in 2018 so far, providing an insight into modern HR standards.

Should you hire someone that has either been let go or fired

January 4, 2018

By Staff writer

First thing’s first, let’s discuss the difference between someone who has been let go or fired, because believe it or not, yes it does matter.

Brits keep playing office pranks, despite risk of being fired

August 30, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

Some 74 per cent of workers have been engaged in office pranks, but there have been cases where their capers have gotten too extreme, resulting in them being fired.

Founders that were removed as CEOs but were later reinstated

April 19, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Being a founder CEO doesn’t prevent you from being fired, however, as these five leaders found, fate sometimes decides that you get a second chance to further grow the company you created.

Getting sacked Is it the best incentive to start your own business

October 5, 2015

By Simon Brooke

Alan Sugar might have turned it into a catchphrase, but for most people hearing the words “you’re fired” is quite simply devastating. However, as we find out, it can provide a wealth of new opportunities.

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