The road leading up to a company’s decision to layoff any number of their employees is long and winding. The process of actually laying someone off should also be a long well planned decision that is executed with the care and concern it deserves. A Reduction in Force does not begin and end at the …
During my career I have partnered with many managers to help them correct their employees’ poor performance (or bad behavior )using disciplinary documents, such as a written warning or final opportunity memo. We have worked together to deliver clear communications to help the employee understand their shortcomings and how they can improve. I have also …
With unexpected economic changes (Steel Tax anyone?) and a finicky consumer base often driven by things that are not 100% in your control (twitter trends taking control of your customers more than your advertising?), it is possible that you will need to reduce your workforce to keep your overall business healthy. While we may be …
The term Severance Pay is often confused and generally misused. Severance Pay is simply money provided to an individual at the conclusion of their employment, for a variety of reasons. It could be for a lay off, a mutual decision to conclude employment, or a termination. Severance Pay could also be part of a contracted …
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Making the decision to layoff even one member of your workforce is a serious choice with long and short term consequences. We put together a short list of things to help you plan and prepare for a layoff. Keep in mind that there are other items that you will need to take into account when …
Preparing for a Layoff – 4 Facts to Keep you On Track Read More »
It can be difficult to manage employees and run a business. You try to manage with fairness and ensure your employees have a comfortable work environment. However, there are times, despite our best well intentioned efforts, we make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes can even violate our employees rights and lead to a claim of discrimination. …
The terms reduction in force, termination, layoff, fired, and RIF are often used interchangeably, and while a few do mean the same thing, they actually fall into two very different and distinct categories. The basic difference being if the employee had any fault in the decision to discontinue employment. Reduction In Force (RIF), Layoff – …
While I was getting my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, we had a mantra – empathy creates space. At the time, I am not sure I fully understood the complexity of those three simple words. However, over the last twenty years I have learned that empathy creates an environment where people feel understood and listened …
As a manager, when we are faced with the task of delivering a difficult message, we often want to sympathize with the person sitting on the other side of the table. We want them to know this is hard for us too and that we feel bad that we even need to deliver this difficult …
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