Planning a Reduction in Force | How to Navigate Layoffs with Compassion and Clarity | HR Hot Topics

Описание: In this special year-end edition of HR Hot Topics, Jodi Schafer tackles one of the hardest realities a business owner may ever face: implementing a reduction in force (RIF). If your budget isn’t balancing, and payroll is the biggest line item, you may be forced to consider layoffs—not because of performance, but because of the math.

This episode walks through:

• When and why a RIF becomes necessary
• Key steps to planning a RIF legally and ethically
• How to set objective selection criteria
• Best practices for communication, timing, and transition support
• Ways to care for both departing employees and the team that remains

Whether you're bracing for a tough decision or want to be prepared just in case, this is a must-watch for business owners, HR leaders, and organization executives alike.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro: A Tough Topic to Tackle
01:10 - When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
02:35 - What is a Reduction in Force?
04:00 - Step 1: Set a Financial Goal
05:15 - Step 2: Assemble Your Team
06:45 - Step 3: Identify Roles and Objective Criteria
08:40 - Step 4: Watch for Adverse Impact
09:30 - Step 5: Timing, Incentives & Voluntary Exits
11:00 - Step 6: Communicate Effectively
13:00 - How to Support Remaining Staff
15:00 - Final Thoughts: You're Not Alone