The Employee Communications Checklist: Key elements in announcing furloughs, layoffs and re-boarding

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Due to the economic burdens posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have been forced to reduce their workforce and announce furloughs and layoffs. Announcing these decisions to employees is never easy and could pose major challenges to your organization if not handled tactfully. It’s also critical that organization have a plan in place to help employees adjust when the time comes to return to physical workspaces and previous routines.

Discover key practices you should follow when communicating with your workforce on these sensitive topics.

Learn how to:

Craft clear, transparent and compassionate messaging regarding layoffs and furloughs
Dispel rumors and backlash in response to staffing decisions
Provide channels for employee feedback and respond in a clear and timely manner
Protect morale and culture in the aftermath of layoffs and furloughs
And more.

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