If your unit is considering workforce adjustments, using the guidance and resources on this page will help ensure employees are treated fairly with compassion and care.
If you and your leadership are exploring workforce reductions, please:
- Consult your HR Business Partner.
- Together, seek the guidance of Employee & Labor Relations.
- Review the guides and web pages linked in sidebar and below.
Putting People First
Objective: Preserve career positions
Ask yourself the following before reducing your workforce:
- Can you eliminate contract and/or temporary positions?
- Can you end engagements with external consultants?
- Do you have vacant positions that can remain unfilled?
- Can an employee be reassigned to a vacant position?
Workforce Reduction Options
- Explore temporary measures before permanent
- We’re committed to using layoffs and indefinite reductions in time only when necessary, and after carefully assessing other options.
Communicating Workforce Changes and Layoffs
Carefully plan your communications and show compassion and patience to affected employees.
- Preparation
- Telling the employee
- Telling the team
- Moving forward
- Download Communicating Workforce Changes and Layoffs Guide (.pdf)