Firing someone can be a harrowing process and with ever-present distraction of costly tribunal action it’s imperative a business is both firm and fair.
It is the hardest conversation an employer can have with an employee, but contrary to a common misconception, it is perfectly possible to fire somebody legally, so long as you obey some simple rules.
When it comes down to it, the act itself is never easy, Rebecca Mossman, HR Director at HireRight, has worked in many companies of all sizes and admits it never gets easier.