Jun 9 • 👔 Leadership Excellence
📖 Article Spotlight: The Manager's Guide to Having Layoff Conversations—Because HR Can't Do It for You
One of the most powerful takeaways from this article is that layoffs are more than a business decision—they are leadership moments.
While HR manages the process, employees often remember how their manager handled the conversation. Was it honest? Respectful? Empathetic? Or did it feel rushed, cold, and impersonal?
For job seekers, these experiences can shape how we evaluate future employers, managers, and workplace cultures.
💬 Discussion Question:
If you've experienced a layoff or workforce reduction, what made the biggest difference in how you handled the transition?
- Clear communication from leadership?
- Career support and resources?
- Transparency about the decision?
- Something else?
Share your experience below. Your insight may help someone currently navigating a career transition.
📚 Read the article:https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2026/06/08/the-managers-guide-to-having-layoff-conversations-because-hr-cant-do-it-for-you/
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📖 Article Spotlight: The Manager's Guide to Having Layoff Conversations—Because HR Can't Do It for You
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