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| Layoffs during the pandemic are different; due to social distancing, they can\u2019t happen in person. If you must oversee layoffs remotely, take extra care to break the news with compassion. Your aim is to treat people with dignity, fairness, and respect. Offer a short explanation about the economic conditions that led to the decision. Stress that the dismissal is not the employee\u2019s fault, but a result of an unprecedented global crisis. Provide information on how your employee can apply for government benefits. Offer to serve as a reference for future applications, and share leads about any opportunities that you\u2019re aware of. Even if you\u2019re experiencing guilt and sadness, don\u2019t make the conversation about you. Resist the temptation to say, \u201cThis is hard for me.\u201d Instead, find a peer or mentor to help you talk through your feelings at another time. As a manager, it\u2019s your responsibility to be fully there for your people, especially when you\u2019re conveying devastating news.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| This tip is adapted from\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cHow to Manage Coronavirus Layoffs with Compassion<\/a>,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0by Rebecca Knight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n |