Professional & Organizational Development

V0200: Delivering Difficult News: Layoffs

Description:

This workshop is designed for UW managers and supervisors who are administering layoffs. Learning how to manage this difficult situation is essential to maintaining employees' dignity and to preserving a positive environment within your organization and at the University.

Through this workshop, you will learn to:

*Prepare for layoff notification meetings.
*Anticipate and prepare for employees' reactions.
*Respond to and communicate with laid-off employees in an appropriate and respectful manner.
*Set work expectations for laid-off employees.
*Communicate with remaining staff members and help them prepare for the transition.

Course Fee:
Free