
Why are people fired?
Most employees are not fired because they cannot do the job they are hired to do.
Most are fired for on-the-job behaviors that each employee can change.
- Have bad work habits.
- Do not follow rules and policies.
- Are late to work.
- Bring a weapon to work.
- Use alcohol or drugs at work.
- Lie on job application or resume.
- Make personal phone calls.
- Not get along with coworkers.
- Send lots of emails.
- Surf the web excessively.
- Leave work early.
- Gossip and chat with coworkers too much.
- Show up late for meetings.
- Fail to follow directions.
- Not get along with supervisors.
- Write and read personal blogs during the work day.
- Threaten to harm others at work.
