Is it ever appropriate to fire a highly productive employee? The question itself might seem counterintuitive. Why would you ever want to let go of your best employee? It may or may not come as a surprise that a worker can be technically excellent at their job while also being a drain in other areas.
A great but toxic employee may bring in money, but they can also dampen the spirits of other employees. Because of that, their high-quality job performance might be outweighed by their negative attitude.
