Category Archives: How not to announce layoffs

Cowardice With A Capital ‘E’

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

So, you’ve got some bad news to break? Like, say, apologizing to a client for an account snafu? Or informing an employee that he/she is a victim of the latest round of layoffs? Want an easy way to do it? … Continue reading →

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Heads You Lose: How Not To Announce Layoffs

Posted on December 23, 2008 by

Quick: What’s a “synergy-related adjustment”? Answer: layoffs, in the language of Nokia Siemens Networks. Quick: What are “actions to simplify our organization?” Answer: layoffs, in the language of eBay. Quick: What are “offboarding” and “RIFs”? Answer: layoffs, in the language … Continue reading →

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