Layoffs Are Difficult, But Communicating Them Doesnt Have To Be

News Source : Forbes
News Summary
- Fewer than half of U
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- businesses report having a formal crisis communication plan
- This lack of preparation yields poor communication that worsens difficult situations and burns bridges between companies and fired employees
- Companies that take responsibility and speak honestly about the reasons behind layoffs avoid chaotic communication that garners media attention
Nicole Tidei is a Vice President at Pinkston, a Washington D.C.based full service branding, marketing and communications firm.gettyNearly 1,300 companies have announced mass layoffs this year, r [+5262 chars]