Gene the Jeweler Explains How to Fire People

What's the best time to fire an under-performing employee? As usual, Gene the Jeweler has an answer that will surprise you.

Published

14 years ago

August 17, 2010

INSTORE Staff

IN THIS EPISODE of Jimmy DeGroot’s satirical Gene the Jeweler series, brought to you by Les Georgettes, Gene talks about how to fire people when necessary.

He admits that confrontation is not his strong suit. It’s actually not a skill set he has at all.

Maybe being passive-aggressive for years on end will work?

Watch the video … and see if you think Gene’s strategy will boost his store.

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