Lay-offs

Lay offs

© 2015 albert-learning.com

Lay-offs

Lay offs

© 2015 albert-learning.com

Goodyear to close tyre plant in northern France

• After five years of unsuccessful labour negotiations, Goodyear executives on

Thursday announced a plan to close a tyre plant that employs 1,173 workers

in the northern

• "Closing the factory is the only option after five years of unsuccessful

negotiations," said a French-language statement.

• Henry Dumortier, chairman of Goodyear's French unit, said: "We are fully

aware of the impact of the announcement we are making today and the plan's

heavy consequences for staff, their families and local communities.“

• He added: “Today's announcement was the only option left to us.“

• Tyre production at the plant led to an aggregate loss in 2011 of 61 million

Euros.

Lay offs

© 2015 albert-learning.com

Reasons for lay-offs

1. Lack of funds

2. Lack of work

3. Organizational change

Lay offs

© 2015 albert-learning.com

Tips for talking to an employee during a lay-off• Speak to the employee in a private place

• Get right to the point

• Recognize the employee’s contribution to the unit

• Briefly explain the reasons for the lay-off

• Listen to the employee and wait for a response

• Give the employee the lay-off letter

• Clarify the separation date

• Offer support and an empathetic ear; listen without being defensive

• Schedule a later meeting to discuss logistics such as returning keys

Lay offs

© 2015 albert-learning.com

Conducting exit interviews

o What is an exit interview?An exit interview is a survey conducted with an individual who is separating from an organization or relationship.

o Your Turn!You are a manager conducting an exit interview on an employee. What

are some of the questions you would ask the employee?

Lay offs

© 2015 albert-learning.com

Support for remaining staff

• Clarify roles, responsibilities and work priorities

• Set realistic performance expectations

• Show appreciation for work effort

• Continue and/or initiate workplace celebrations, rituals, etc

• Support staff training and career development

• Acknowledge trust concerns and continued job anxiety

• Acknowledge emotional issues for survivors – guilt, loss

• Support needed breaks and vacations

Lay offs

© 2015 albert-learning.com

Managing Workplace Reactions to Layoffs

Your Turn!

You’re a manager in a company of 2500 people. Your company has

just laid – off 1000 employees. How would you handle the reaction

and questions from the remaining employees?