5. Support remaining employees and address survivor’s guilt. Be transparent about the future, listen to concerns, and ensure workloads are manageable. Make the effort t rebuild trust. Continue to recognize and appreciate employees to restore morale. (6/6).

4. Acknowledge contributions & maintain dignity. Publicly and privately acknowledge the hard work and contributions of departing employees. If rehiring is possible in the future, let employees know they are valued and could be considered for future roles. (5/6).

3. Provide support & resources. If possible, provide severance pay, extended health benefits, and career transition services. Connect employees with recruiters, provide reference letters, and offer résumé coaching or workshops. Allow employees time to wrap up work. (4/6).

2. Communicate one-on-one with empathy & honesty. Be direct but compassionate and clearly explain the reason for layoffs. Avoid blaming employees or making it seem personal. Ask them if they have any questions. (3/6).

1. Develop a clear layoff plan. Identify who will be affected, the timeline, severance benefits, and how to communicate it. Follow labor laws and consult HR to ensure fair treatment. (2/6).

If you have to do layoffs, it is crucial to handle them with compassion and respect. You need to support affected employees as much as possible and also maintain morale within your organization. Here’s how to do layoffs humanely: (1/6).

Pi day celebration ideas (2/2).- Pizza Pi Party. Order pizzas and celebrate with “savory pies.” . - Pi Recitation Contest. Challenge employees to recite the most digits of Pi from memory. - Pi Bake-Off. Host a pie-baking competition with prizes for the best homemade pies.

Here are some fun and engaging ways to celebrate #PiDay (Thursday 3/14) in the workplace:. - Pie Buffet. Bring in an assortment of pies for employees to enjoy. - Pi-oneer Awards. Recognize employees for their innovation and problem-solving skills. (1/2).

To help you create a culture of recognition, I’m launching a free LinkedIn newsletter, The Recognition Culture, covering key topics like meaningful recognition and no-cost ways to appreciate employees. Check it out:

True motivation comes from personal, timely, and sincere appreciation—often at no cost. While technology now helps track and build recognition cultures, the core remains simple: catch people doing good work and thank them.

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