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FIR Cut: Fired and laid off by email

Cut from FIR #278: American workers may want to think a second before opening emails from their manager. According to a new national survey by the Marlin Company, 10% of employees say their company has fired or laid off employees by email. To avoid the discomfort of a face to face conversation, emails are becoming the chosen method of communication. Shel reports.

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09/24/07 | 1 Comment | FIR Cut: Fired and laid off by email

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  • 1.While it wasn't a full-time job, I was once fired as a newspaper columnist via email. Granted, I wrote it from 300 miles away, but the last time I checked, the editor had a phone.

    The reasons are irrelevant. The method was gutless and classless. I can't fathom a real business doing it.

    Shockingly interesting numbers!

    Jason Falls | September 2007 | Louisville, Ky.

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