Solving Revolving Doors

PsychTools for Hiring & Firing

Ever think that guy down the hall was a hiring mistake? How do you grow people in your organization into loyal overachievers? Hiring well is somewhat elusive, retaining good people is often overly critical in this new economy, and firing is painfully messy.

Successful organizations hire well, grow their people effectively, and when necessary terminate with minimal downside.

  • Find ‘em, Grow ‘em, and Keep ‘em: the fine art of fine people.


  • Hire your company’s next star by listening for “real answers” during the interview.


  • Read a candidate’s personality style, strengths, and liabilities.


  • How to be sued in 10 easy steps.


  • Signs of a violent employee — before, during, and after firing.


  • Turn a terminated employee’s complaints into company gold.


  • Avoid the 5 worst behaviors organizations typically do after layoffs or a firing, that discourage the entire staff.


  • What to do, what to say — scripts and checklists.