Leading Through Downsizing – Layoff Notification and Survivor Communication Best Practices

Date	Nov 5, 2018
Time	04:00 PM EDT
Cost	$122.00
Online

The manner in which layoff notifications are handled will have a direct impact on the entire organization, including both the people who learn that their positions no longer exist and the individuals who will be staying with your organization – the layoff survivors – as the company moves forward. This is why it’s critical to provide training for everyone who will be involved in the notification process.

Learning Objectives:

• How to effectively and appropriately structure layoff notification conversations.
• How a reduction in workforce will impact worker who are staying with the company (the layoff survivors)
• How to communicate and lead effectively through a reduction in workforce and beyond

Areas Covered in the Session :

• Keys to effective leadership leading up to, during and following layoff notifications
• Timing, content and delivery considerations for effective and respectful layoff notification conversations
• Example “best practice” notification conversation
• What to expect in terms of responses, questions and reactions from affected workers
• Managerial considerations regarding layoff survivor emotions, morale, productivity and team structure
• Taking care of yourself during what is sure to be a turbulent time in the organization

Who Should Attend:

• HR professionals
• Talent management professionals
• Managers
• Supervisors
• Outplacement professionals
• Risk management professionals
• Organizational Development (OD) professionals
• Business owners
• Executives