Greenspan disputes US recession signs (FT.com)

FT.com - The US economy may not be growing at all, but it is not yet clear that it is falling into recession, former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has told the Financial Times.

Gates' optimism jolts economic forum (AP)

AP - Buoyed by optimism from Bill Gates, business and government leaders at the World Economic Forum on Friday set aside two days of confronting fears and considered the positive things they can do.

Writing a termination memorandum is a most important step in the fair and respectful dismissal of a jobholder. When you write of memorandum of recommendation, it should be short. Stress the firm decided to do a layoff for economic reasons and not due to that worker's terrible performance. So when you're dealing with bad employees, always consider using remedial forms. So you must deal with the insubordinate individual right away and professionally. Rule 4 - Show an understanding of the employee's feelings. This can be as simple as including the jobholder's written and verbal warnings.

This would include a copy for your records and a copy for the worker listing the amounts stolen and how you took this from their pay.) Sever ties immediately and the employee who committed the theft will not have an excuse to return to the building. The worker will often believe such remarks suggest illegal bias. This is a negotiated (high risk) lay off. You don't want the appearance you were out to "get" the disgruntled worker. When the employee has exhausted his 3 chances, you can layoff him for terrible performance. While you should lay off within 48 hours after an event, you also should remain composed during the lay off interview. o You must have a legitimate business need. The employee can take the leave in one block of time or sporadically as needed.