Bringing the Human back to Human Resources
201: Layoff Series: Conducting Layoffs with Dignity feat. Jena Dunay
22 Oct 2024
**No more headaches with trying to manage your global workforce, compliantly hire and pay employees with Deel.com** In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci discusses the challenging topic of layoffs with Jena Dunay, founder of Recruit the Employer, an outplacement and career development firm. They explore how to conduct layoffs with dignity and how organizations can recover internally after such events. Guest: Jena Dunay Jena Dunay is the founder of Recruit the Employer, an outplacement and career development firm. She is a LinkedIn Learning instructor with over 167,000 learners and has been featured on Business Insider, Forbes, Built In, The Skimm, and The Muse. Key Topics Discussed: 1. (03:44) The importance of aligning layoff processes with company core values 2. (07:14) The significance of off-boarding as much as onboarding 3. (13:02) Planning and communication strategies for layoffs 4. (16:06) The role of outplacement services in supporting exiting employees 5. (25:43) Addressing survivor's guilt among remaining employees 6. (28:36) Rebuilding trust and culture after layoffs Highlights: - Layoffs should be conducted with dignity, reflecting the company's core values - Proper planning and communication are crucial for a smooth layoff process - Outplacement services can provide valuable support to exiting employees - Leaders should own their mistakes and maintain open communication during layoffs - Rebuilding trust between senior leadership and middle management is essential - Organizations should focus on rebuilding culture after layoffs Connect with Jena Dunay: - Website: https://recruittheemployer.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenadunay/ Resources mentioned in this episode: - https://bywinona.com/employers -https://fsastore.com/winona.html Connect with Traci: - (https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Visit our website: https://HRTraci.com Don't miss the next installment of our layoff series! Tune in next week as we continue to explore this important topic with more expert insights and practical strategies for HR professionals. We hope you enjoyed this insightful discussion on conducting layoffs with dignity! If you found our conversation valuable, please take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about human resources and leadership. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and give this episode a 👍🏼 Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.
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