small business layoffs:
taking care of employees at a critical time.

The prospect of letting go of valued employees can be overwhelming for small and medium size businesses whose employees are often considered extended family. Having to lay them off feels like more than just a business decision.

While this process is difficult, you can do the right thing by your employees through proper preparation. You can even offer professional outplacement assistance that is enterprise-class and reasonably priced.

Join Kimberly Schneiderman, senior practice development manager at Randstad RiseSmart, as she explains options to prevent a layoff and the steps to take when one cannot be avoided.

• creative alternatives to consider before a layoff
• key steps for planning, communicating and managing a layoff notification
• how to prepare managers to deliver the news and handle emotions
• best practices for managing ‘day-of’ notification events, including virtual notifications
• maintaining resilience and connection with remaining employees
• the value of outplacement and the services available

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.