Let's get comfortable with this uncomfortable topic before we have to fire someone.

Besides the usual process, there are two main overlooked aspects to firing: ethical and economical.

Rome wasn't built in a day, and decision-making in firing should also take time and effort. The unhealthy myth of "everyone is replaceable" can cost the company a lot. Most of us are morale-driven humans. You can avoid feeling like a hypocrite if you have an ethical code to support your professional decisions.

Explore with me the data, facts and principles for the beneficial firing. Most of the colleagues I fired would work with me again. That's why if done right, firing could be a win-win for both the company and the employee in question.