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Reduction in Force 101 Webinar

RIF Planning, Implementation & Post-Action Re-Engagement

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Cost

CMP outplacement services are typically sponsored by the employer as part of a workforce transition. If you’re attending as an individual, your access level may vary based on your organization’s program. For pricing, group packages, or eligibility, contact CMP for details.

 Who Should Attend ?

This webinar is designed for HR leaders, executives, and people managers navigating a reduction in force or major workforce change—plus employees in transition who want a clear, structured path to their next role. It’s especially valuable for teams who want high-touch coaching + modern technology without losing the human element.

Legal Disclaimer

CMP provides career transition education and coaching to support professional decision-making. Content is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Outcomes vary by individual; participation does not guarantee employment results.

After Registration 

You’ll receive a confirmation email with event details and any access links or next steps. Prior to the session, we’ll send reminders and any pre-work (if applicable). After the event, participants may receive key takeaways/resources and follow-up options to continue the conversation with CMP

 

Featured Webinar

Stepping into workforce reduction decisions requires careful planning, consistent communication, and a thoughtful approach. Whether you are an HR leader, business partner, or manager delivering notifications, conducting a Reduction in Force (RIF) involves both organizational strategy and human impact. This training provides a clear, structured foundation for planning and leading the RIF process responsibly.

This session walks through each stage of the RIF lifecycle — from determining business rationale and selection criteria to conducting notification meetings and supporting employees afterward. We will review essential compliance considerations, how to prepare leaders and managers, and best practices for maintaining dignity and fairness throughout the process. Additionally, we will cover strategies for re-engaging and stabilizing the remaining team to minimize disruption and rebuild trust.

Benefits For Attending

  • Understand key steps in planning and preparing for a RIF, including business rationale, documentation, and risk assessment.
  • Learn to apply fair and legally defensible selection criteria while maintaining consistency across affected groups.
  • Gain clarity on adverse impact analysis and other compliance considerations tied to EEOC guidelines and state/federal labor laws.
  • Structure and conduct notification meetings to maintain clarity, compassion, and professionalism.
  • Receive guidance on preparing managers to communicate confidently and respond to employee reactions in real time.
  • Understand the ROI of outplacement support and criteria for selecting an outplacement partner.
  • Understand what leaders must do after the action to stabilize culture, rebuild engagement, and address potential survivor guilt.
  • Explore communication strategies to re-establish trust and maintain operational momentum following organizational changes.

Webinar Dates & Registration

Join us monthly on the second Tuesday of each month, from 12:00–1:00 PM ET, for our Reduction in Force 101 webinar.
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Handouts and Takeaway Resources

  • Manager Notification Talking Points: Clear language to support consistent and respectful communication.
  • RIF Timeline & Task Checklist: Step-by-step guide from planning through post-action support.
  • Internal FAQ for HR & Managers: Prepared responses to common questions before, during, and after notification.
  • Impacted Employee Resource & Next Steps Overview: How to explain support options professionally and compassionately.
  • The Definitive Guide to Conducting Layoffs: A reference resource outlining legal, ethical, and practical considerations.
  • Effective Outplacement Engagement Framework: Best practices for connecting employees to career support quickly.
  • Coaching Through the Curve: A guide to re-engaging remaining teams and restoring clarity, trust, and performance after organizational changes.
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Outcome

Attendees will leave this webinar with a blueprint for conducting a RIF responsibly — balancing sound decision-making with care for impacted employees and support for the teams who remain. You’ll be better equipped to manage each phase with preparation, compassion, and confidence.

Presenter Details

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Terri Focth

CMP, Senior Consultant

Terri Focht is a seasoned Human Resources executive with nearly 40 years of experience, primarily in the healthcare arena. She has spent much of her career coaching leaders through Reduction in Force and other complex, strategic workforce decisions. As an Outplacement and Executive Coach with CMP, she supports professionals navigating job transitions and career pivots. She brings together decades of hands-on HR leadership with current best practices in outplacement and workforce change.
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Marilynn Graves

CMP, Senior Consultant

Marilynn Graves brings 30 years of business and HR leadership experience, including guiding organizations through complex workforce decisions. She has led multiple reduction in force initiatives and advises companies on how to manage layoffs strategically and responsibly. As an Outplacement and Executive Coach with CMP, she supports professionals navigating transitions and career pivots. She combines current RIF best practices with decades of hands-on experience helping organizations and individuals through downsizing events.
Joe Frodsham

Joe Frodsham

CMP, President

Joe Frodsham is President of CMP, the nation’s largest minority and woman owned talent solutions firm supporting thousands of professionals through career transition each year. He brings deep expertise in helping organizations reduce the risk of workforce reductions and implement tools that enable successful transitions at every level. Joe is a regular contributor to Forbes, co-hosts the American Narratives podcast, and has co-authored two seminal books on career transitions – Make it Work, and Don’t Dread Monday.

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