There have been many seismic shifts in how businesses operate and make money in recent years. If sales are down, revenue is off, or subscriptions aren’t renewed, reducing headcount, laying off, or conducting what is referred to as a reduction in force (RIF) may be inevitable. For some organizations, there may be just a few individuals impacted, but for others, this could mean terminating hundreds or even thousands of employees.
No matter how many people are involved in the layoff, making the decision to conduct a reduction, selecting those who will be impacted, notifying those individuals, and ensuring the remaining employees continue to be engaged and happy in their job, can be daunting for even the most experienced HR professionals.
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