Harrison interviews Elaine Varelas on managing layoffs with compassion.
1. What are the best practices when handling layoffs? How should the conversations be handled? Who should handle the conversations?
2. How can leaders show empathy during these conversations?
3. What can a manager/talent leader do to prepare for these conversations?
4. With the remote/dispersed workforce, how has the approach to layoffs been altered? What are some best practices in approaching remote layoffs?
5. Can you speak briefly about the importance of offboarding and exit interviews? How can they be handled in a remote environment?
6. How can leaders support their remaining employees after a layoff? What are some strategies to help smooth the transition?
Find Elaine Varelas at Keystone Partners (keystonepartners.com) and on LinkedIn.
Find Harrison Kim at Pavestep (pavestep.com) at harrison.kim@pavestep.com. To be featured on Working with People by Pavestep, email Chiara Toselli at chiara.toselli@pavestep.com.
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Recorded January 2021.
