While layoffs can be a necessary step to keep a business afloat, they can also have a negative impact on the morale of remaining employees who may feel overworked, undervalued, and uncertain about their future.
One key strategy for repairing morale is to be transparent and communicative with employees throughout the redundancy process. This means providing clear information about why redundancies are necessary, what the selection criteria will be, and what support will be available to affected employees. It’s also important to provide regular updates to remaining employees about the state of the business and its plans for the future.
The other strategy is to focus on employee well-being and mental health. Redundancies can be a source of stress and anxiety for all employees, not just those who are directly affected. Employers can offer support through counseling services, mental health resources, and opportunities for employees to connect and support each other.
Employers can take steps to rebuild trust and loyalty among remaining employees. This may involve offering incentives and rewards for good performance, investing in training and development opportunities, and creating a positive work culture that emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and respect.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jody Ordioni is the author of “The Talent Brand.” In her role as Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Brandemix, she leads the firm in creating brand-aligned talent communications that connect employees to cultures, companies, and business goals. She engages with HR professionals and corporate teams on how to build and promote talent brands, and implement best-practice talent acquisition and engagement strategies across all media and platforms. She has been named a "recruitment thought leader to follow" and her mission is to integrate marketing, human resources, internal communications, and social media to foster a seamless brand experience through the employee lifecycle.