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Layoff planning can be complicated. Sometimes layoffs are months in the making; other times they need to happen quickly. And many companies don\u2019t consider the \u201cafter\u201d in their planning, which can be equally if not more important for your business continuity.<\/span><\/p>\n

With all the steps that need to be taken before, during, and after a layoff, it\u2019s easy to miss an important detail. Here, we offer resources to help you with layoff planning to ensure that your organization, exiting employees, and remaining workforce emerge from the event as unscathed as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have articles and guides to use as a reference as you prepare, select employees, choose benefits and arrange severance packages, handle notifications, communicate the layoffs to your remaining employees and help them adjust to the changes, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Resources for Layoff Planning<\/span><\/h2>\n

Planning the layoff<\/span><\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s <\/span>how to select employees for elimination<\/span><\/a> during restructuring.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refer to our RIF checklist<\/span><\/a> to make sure you don\u2019t miss any important steps.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best practices for layoff notifications<\/span><\/h3>\n

How to relay the news<\/span><\/a> to impacted employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use our scripted guide<\/span><\/a> to make layoffs easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to do <\/span>when employees have difficult responses<\/span><\/a> to the notification.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be empathetic, but to the point<\/span><\/a>, and many other tips for the notification meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What <\/span>should and shouldn\u2019t you say during the notification<\/span><\/a> meeting?<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual layoffs have become commonplace. But they still <\/span>need to be handled with care<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Support your impacted employees while protecting your brand<\/span><\/h3>\n

Find out how <\/span>outplacement can help your organization during layoffs<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What <\/span>should you look for in an outplacement service<\/span><\/a>? <\/span>And how to select an outplacement provider<\/span><\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Read our Essential Guide to Outplacement, <\/span>to understand all the ways the benefit can help your impacted employees and your organization<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understand the <\/span>specific ways outplacement can help your senior employees<\/span><\/a> transition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn about <\/span>severance packages, how to create them<\/span><\/a>, and what they should include.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to communicate layoffs to your remaining workforce<\/span><\/h3>\n

Here are <\/span>5 steps to communicating the news<\/span><\/a> to your remaining employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

What NOT to say<\/span><\/a> when communicating layoffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moving on after the layoffs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Layoffs are difficult for remaining employees, too. Here\u2019s <\/span>how to help them bounce back<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 5 tips for <\/span>supporting your remaining workforce<\/span><\/a> after a layoff.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s <\/span>important to boost morale after layoffs<\/span><\/a>. Here are 7 ways to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Protecting your organization<\/span><\/h3>\n

Avoid layoff discrimination to protect your organization<\/span><\/a> from lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be sure your layoffs are legally compliant by <\/span>understanding the WARN Act<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Know <\/span>how to write the layoff notice<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Write a layoff letter to have <\/span>an official record of the notification<\/span><\/a>, using our template.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mitigate negative blowback from your customer base<\/span><\/a> following a layoff.<\/span><\/p>\n

This list will help you <\/span>maintain your remaining employees and your reputation<\/span><\/a> after a layoff.<\/span><\/p>\n

Layoff Planning and More: Subscribe for the Latest in Best Practices<\/span><\/h2>\n

INTOO offers these and many other resources to help you through layoffs and every other stage of the employee lifecycle. <\/span>Subscribe to our newsletter<\/span><\/a> to receive articles and links to download guides to keep you updated on best practices, news, and trends in human resources. <\/span>INTOO’s outplacement program helps employees transition to new jobs through an unlimited number of hours of one-on-one, on-demand coaching from premier career counselors, resume reviews, and other career services. <\/span>Learn more<\/strong><\/span><\/a> about how our outplacement program can benefit your company when you\u2019re transitioning employees.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Layoff planning can be complicated. Sometimes layoffs are months in the making; other times they need to happen quickly. And many companies don\u2019t consider the \u201cafter\u201d in their planning, which can be equally if not more important for your business continuity. 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