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Tips for Handling Layoffs2 February 2001 - Consulting firm Drake Beam Morin (DBM) warned employers against short-sighted workforce decisions and badly handled employee terminations. Layoffs may be necessary at times, but they can have a negative impact on an organization's productivity levels and affect ther ability to retain and attract talent employees in the future. "From a company's standpoint, the decision to terminate a group of employees is fraught with potential legal, financial and public relations consequences," said Thomas Silveri, president and chief executive officer of DBM. "It is critical that managers communicate the news of layoffs in a professional, legal and humane way in order to treat the departing employees with sensitivity and to maintain a respectful corporate image." DBM recently conducted a global study which revealed that 1 out of every 10 individuals who lost their jobs involuntarily in 2000 told a colleague first of their job loss. So the manner in which they lay off employees can have a direct impact on the morale, commitment and retention of remaining staff. DBM has experience in working with organizations undergoing restructuring over three decades and has come to know that there are right and wrong ways to handle a layoff. We quote DBM's recommended five-step process for managers to ensure a successful termination:
DBM recommends that the following Dos and Don'ts should be followed when conducting a termination meeting. DOs
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"Managers need to learn how to manage this process in a way that preserves the current productivity levels and the company's ability to attract top talent in the future," said Silveri. Articles on JobSkills.info Self-Assessment
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