2023 Layoff Resource Hub
Layoffs are a critical moment for every organization. These complimentary resources are designed to help you support your employees to achieve the best outcomes.
2023 Layoff Resource Hub
Layoffs are a critical moment for every organization. These complimentary resources are designed to help you support your employees to achieve the best outcomes.
How to handle layoffs with care and compassion
The personal toll of layoffs can’t be underestimated – many people not only finding themselves without a job but their prospects of returning into employment are vastly diminished. So much so that the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer revealed that ‘job loss’ was the number one fear ahead of climate change, inflation, and energy shortages.
At LHH, we support organizations and their employees to successfully navigate these hurdles and are pleased to provide some key recommendations in our guide, How to handle layoffs with care and compassion.
At LHH, we support organizations and their employees to successfully navigate these hurdles and are pleased to provide some key recommendations in our guide, How to handle layoffs with care and compassion.
How to handle layoffs with care and compassion
The personal toll of layoffs can’t be underestimated – many people not only finding themselves without a job but their prospects of returning into employment are vastly diminished. So much so that the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer revealed that ‘job loss’ was the number one fear ahead of climate change, inflation, and energy shortages.
At LHH, we support organizations and their employees to successfully navigate these hurdles and are pleased to provide some key recommendations in our guide, How to handle layoffs with care and compassion.
At LHH, we support organizations and their employees to successfully navigate these hurdles and are pleased to provide some key recommendations in our guide, How to handle layoffs with care and compassion.
Whiplash and anxiety: harsh realities facing today’s working people
The swift pivot from relentless hiring in 2022 to signficant layoffs in 2023 is enough to give anyone whiplash. Yet, the cold, hard truth for any organization considering a downsizing is that there is a right way and a wrong way to conduct layoffs, preserve engagement and save your employer brand.
The Uncomfortable Inevitability of Layoffs
With so many potential triggers to force a company’s hand, from external factors like recession, to internal factors like cost-cutting or a merger, redundancies are virtually unavoidable over the course of a business’ lifetime.
The Complexities of a Layoff
Layoffs are a multifaceted process. There are many factors to consider, steps to take, and people to engage. Let’s take a look at some of the most inevitable complexities that companies face when letting go of employees.
The Psychological Toll of a Layoff
Layoffs are a difficult experience for many. However, the more empowered employees feel, the more confident and successful they’ll be finding work at a new company in the unfortunate event of a layoff.
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At LHH, we provide individualized career guidance, insight, motivation, and resources for more opportunities than ever before—delivered in a tailored, technology-enabled, human-driven experience.
Looking to support your employees?
At LHH, we provide individualized career guidance, insight, motivation, and resources for more opportunities than ever before—delivered in a tailored, technology-enabled, human-driven experience.
Outplacement Provider Checklist
What defines success or failure when it comes to supporting laid off employees? This checklist provides the critical things to look out for when selecting a provider to support your impacted employees.
Outplacement – its not just for the big guys
Regardless of the size of company or the number of people affected, layoffs can be a very difficult task that can benefit from the guidance of an experienced, professional career transition firm.
Layoffs – The Key Risks and Mitigations
Conducting layoffs presents a number of risks to the organization which need to be considered. We have set out our view of the 5 key risks of any headcount reduction and our approach to mitigating these in partnership with our clients.
About LHH
LHH exists to help people, teams, and organizations find and prepare for what comes next.
Our 8,000 colleagues and coaches span 66 countries worldwide, working with more than 15,000 organizations, and nearly 500,000 candidates each year.
Our 8,000 colleagues and coaches span 66 countries worldwide, working with more than 15,000 organizations, and nearly 500,000 candidates each year.
About LHH
LHH exists to help people, teams, and organizations find and prepare for what comes next.
Our 8,000 colleagues and coaches span 66 countries worldwide, working with more than 15,000 organizations, and nearly 500,000 candidates each year.
Our 8,000 colleagues and coaches span 66 countries worldwide, working with more than 15,000 organizations, and nearly 500,000 candidates each year.
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LHH helps individuals, teams, and organizations find and prepare for what's next in the world of work. We support clients needs throughout the talent journey, from recruitment to career transitions and leadership development. We empower organizations to expand their capabilities and workers to build brighter futures.