Employment: The Corporate L-Word

Treat people with dignity and respect. These are tough times for everybody. And the people about to be laid off will have their confidence and foundations shattered. So do it gently, but unequivocally. Do the layoffs one-on-one in the presence of a human resources rep and your worker’s manager. Complete the process that same day. Don’t even think about a mass meeting, telephone conference call or e-mail — your people deserve more than that from you.