How to Make Firing an Employee 100x Less Painful

The Business of Apparel · Jun 18, 2026 · 16m

Managing employees well starts long before difficult conversations ever happen. In fact, the systems you put in place from day one can determine whether your team grows together or struggles with disengagement and poor performance.

In this episode of the Business of Apparel podcast, Rachel explains why great leadership and effective employee management go hand in hand with preparing for the possibility of letting someone go. She shares how to set clear expectations and implement performance improvement plans that protect both your team culture and your business. Rachel also discusses how…