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Layoff Notification Training

Prepare your leaders to have difficult conversations and reduce the risks of an action.

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Manager Notification Workshop

Telling someone they are impacted by a layoff is difficult, often the most difficult thing a manager will do in their career.  And, layoff communications have inherent risks if not done correctly.  CMP is here to help your leaders conduct these meetings professionally, with empathy, and in a legally defensible manner.
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Why Utilize the Manager Notification Workshop?

Without proper training, managers may not perform at their best. They may say or do something that doesn’t align with the message you want to convey and may even put the organization at risk.

It’s a highly stressful time for everyone and preparation is the key. This workshop will prepare and align managers to they conduct the meetings professionally, empathetically and in a legally defensible manner.   
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Who Benefits from the Manager Notification Workshop?

CMP offers this 60-minute, hands-on virtual workshop to prepare leaders and support (Human Resources) to conduct the separation conversations effectively.  Our coaching and resources will guide your leaders with best practices for treating employees with dignity while protecting your company’s brand.  Participating leaders will learn to: 

  • Handle the meeting with sensitivity 
  • Uphold your company’s culture 
  • Minimize trauma to remaining workforce 
  • Reduce the likelihood of litigation

Manager Notification Workshop Topics

CMP adjusts the content and examples to meet the unique needs of each client organization.

Preparing for Reactions & Challenges 

  • Crucial conversations - deliver tough news to employees 
  • What to do - overseeing departing employees until they leave 
  • What to say - communicating with your retained employees 

Conducting the Notification Meeting 

  • The script - rationale and actions. 
  • Delivery - tone, empathy and clarity
  • What's next - explaining key actions and separation support 

Planning the Notification Meeting 

  • Communication - sharing key and consistent rationale 
  • Setting the stage - time and length of the meeting 
  • Message delivery - who and where  

Responding to Common Reactions 

  • Readiness - preparing for what you may hear and observe 
  • Response - understanding common questions and statements 
  • Avoid - learning what statements and reactions to avoid 

The Definitive Guide To: Conducting Layoffs and Effective Outplacement

Reductions-in-force disrupt careers, impact morale, and strain company resources. If not managed well, they can damage company reputation. 

This guide provides a blueprint, tools, and checklists for managing an RIF, protecting your company, and supporting your people.

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Supporting Your People with the Highest Value Outplacement Support

If you’re looking to support your people through a career transition, please fill out the form. A CMP expert will reach out with program options and to discuss your specific needs.