How to tell an employee they are being declared redundant

What you should avoid when laying off staff is keeping them in the dark about the reasons as to why they are being laid off.

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Let’s face it—being laid off or having your position declared redundant doesn’t happen in a vacuum. More often than not, there are telltale signs that the organisation is struggling. Additionally, the grapevine within the company often confirms that all is not well.

Be that as it may, there comes a time when these ‘rumours’ are confirmed. If you asked anyone, no one would want to be in such a position, either on the receiving end or the relaying end.

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