Layoffs are one of the hardest responsibilities leaders face — emotionally, operationally, and culturally. But the worst time to design a layoff process is in the middle of one.

In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we walk through how to build a layoff policy that is structured, transparent, and deeply human. You’ll learn the essential components every organization should document long before a workforce reduction becomes necessary, including:

What We Cover

• Why clarity and criteria matter before layoffs ever happen
• How to operationalize the full layoff process (planning, notification, and support phases)
• What to include in a standard severance policy
• Why outplacement should be available to every employee, not just executives
• How to integrate your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional support
• How to communicate layoffs with transparency, steadiness, and care
• Why your layoff policy should evolve after every RIF

You’ll leave with a grounded, repeatable framework that helps leaders navigate layoffs with clarity and compassion — and helps employees transition with dignity.

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