Leadership Tips: How to Conduct a Layoff the Right Way

March 4, 2024 by Kimberly Tallon

Social media sites are filled with examples of layoffs gone wrong, displaying snippets of emails and other messaging to announce workforce cuts posted by some of the employees directly impacted.

But when circumstances point in the direction of a reduction in force, is there a right way for leaders to handle the action? What’s the best way to deliver the news? What other options are there?