Communication
Good communication is always important, but even more so during a downsizing or reduction in force. Employees are understandably anxious to know whether or not they are going to be affected by these changes. Rumors run rampant during times of uncertainty, making the anxiety experienced during downsizing even worse for everyone. The management of any organization contemplating or planning a downsizing initiative needs to be sensitive to their employees’ need to know what is going on. Your goal should be to communicate as much timely information as possible about any downsizing or workforce reduction. However, do not release information before you are ready because this will only serve to worry or alarm people.
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