In rapidly changing markets, layoffs are a possibility in any industry, at any time, and are bound to send shock waves through an organization. … Read more
It’s Your Job to Keep Company Data Safe So Talk to IT
Terminating employees is never a fun task for HR, but it’s sometimes a necessary function that must be handled properly. Ensuring the organization’s … Read more
Art Of The Layoff? No, More Like the Art of Sounding Like a Jerk
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — I’m leaving in the next few months — I wanted to share some of my favorite TLNT posts. Here’s … Read more
Planning For the Worst: Compassion Is the Key When Layoffs Come
“Are we all set. Yes, we are all in compliance with the cost savings. All the numbers are correct. Just give me the go ahead and they are all gone.” Then … Read more
The Lesson From the Microsoft Cuts: Don’t Mix the Message on Layoffs
“This is not good. One of the guys on the marketing team I work with just got fired. OMG, they just fired another one. It is just crazy around here … Read more
The Opposite of Engagement: Best Buy Shows How NOT to Handle Layoffs
Life hasn’t been easy for big box electronics retailer Best Buy the past few years. Best Buy used to be one of THE best places to buy all manner of … Read more
The 5 Things You Need to Communicate During a Layoff
While the economy seems to be on the mend, there are still many companies struggling to remain solvent. As such, companies that cannot find other ways to … Read more
What Are You Doing to Help Rebuild the Organizational Bond of Trust?
“Yup, not even a year and they eliminated my job. Can you believe that?” I noticed on Facebook a post from a good friend who just lost her job. … Read more
Is There a Good Way to Fire Someone? No, But Don’t Do It By Phone
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more
5 Must-Dos for Anyone Struggling With How to Manage Layoffs
According to survey results published by Rutgers University in February, nearly a quarter of Americans were laid off during the Great Recession or … Read more
Employment Law Basics: Layoffs and Plant Closings Under WARN
Employment laws can be confusing and downright scary. They don’t have to be. As a public service, from now until my special Halloween webinar Answers to … Read more
Worried About Layoffs? Here Are 3 Ways to Ease Fear in the Workplace
In a not-so-shocking headline, Forbes recently proclaimed Job Ax Fears Can Mess with Employee Engagement & Morale. While I know no one reading this … Read more
Oops!! Sorry – We Just Laid Off the Entire Staff via Email
Repeat after me: you should never, ever use email to communicate a major status change to your employees. Or to put it another way, don’t ever even … Read more
Your Sanity Is Not For Sale: Workplace Lessons From Office Space
Editor’s Note: Last year, TLNT asked some prominent thought leaders about their favorite films with a management or HR theme. With the Academy Awards … Read more
A Sign of Our Times: The Business of Layoffs — George Clooney Style
Editor’s Note: Last year, TLNT asked some prominent thought leaders about their favorite films with a management or HR theme. With the Academy Awards … Read more
Holiday Terminations? Mr. Grinch Approves, But So Does Common Sense
When is the best time to do a termination or layoff? Other than never, most people wouldn’t likely choose November or December as optimal times to do … Read more
Art Of The Layoff? No, More Like the Art of Sounding Like a Jerk
Anytime you see a story with a headline that reads “The Art of Layoffs,” you better prepare yourself for a lot of double-talk and nonsense. The … Read more
Is There a Good Way to Fire Someone? No, But Don’t Ever Do It By Phone
If there’s one thing that struck me this week about the firing of Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz, it’s this: Why would you fire a person, especially a … Read more
A Step-by-Step Guide to One of Management’s Most Difficult Duties
By Dick Grote The performance appraisal may confirm that the individual and the organization are so mismatched that termination is the right answer. Or, … Read more
Layoffs as a Strategy: The Message You Send When They’re Done RIGHT
When the phone rang the other day, I recognized the number right away. It was from a friend of mine; we both have kids around the same age. My wife and his … Read more