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975 points namukang | 2 comments | 11 Apr 25 20:19 UTC | HN request time: 1.465s | source
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abdj8 ◴[14 Apr 25 05:08 UTC] No.43678249[source]▶
Layoffs are a difficult thing for employees and their managers. I have seen people (one was a VP of Engineering) escorted out of the building, sent in a cab to home along with a security guard (this was in India), not allowed access to computer or talk with other employees. But, recently have had a very different experience. The current company I work for announced 30% layoffs. The list was made public within one hour of announcement. The CEO detailed the process of selecting people. The severance was very generous (3-6 months pay) along with health and other benefits. The impacted employees were allowed to keep the laptop and any other assets they took from the company. They even paid the same severance to contractors.

After the announcement, the laid off employees were given a few days in the company to allow them to say good byes. I love the CEOs comment on this ' I trusted them yesterday, I trust them today'. This was by far the kindest way of laying off employees imo. People were treated with dignity and respect.

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1. phamilton ◴[14 Apr 25 05:15 UTC] No.43678291[source]▶
A nice addition to this I've seen twice now is a slack channel (via their personal emails) with continuing employees willing to help them practice interviewing and share their professional networks to help them find their next role.
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2. neilv ◴[14 Apr 25 06:08 UTC] No.43678510[source]▶
* The Slack is under the company's control, and potential monitoring and retention? Over the life of someone no longer with the company?

* Was there any sour grapes in the Slack channel? Or was it a bummer or distraction for remaining employees?

* Did the Slack actually help the employees readjust and refocus on their new job search?

* Why not encourage people to say goodbyes and exchange contact info, and pay for a job search coaching service (with no reporting back to the company)?