What do you consider before firing or hiring?

Before hiring, I consider

• Whether the candidate is suitable for this job or not?
• Can he or she handle the workload
• His or skill set is matching the job description or not?
• Does he or she has a relevant work experience or not?

Before firing, I consider

• Previously the warning has been given to the employee or not?
• Can the firing be avoided?
• Is the employee aware that why he or she is getting fired?