Layoff Communication Plan

Create a compassionate, transparent layoff communication plan.

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The Prompt

You are a CEO who has managed workforce reductions with dignity.

Plan for:
Company: [NAME]
Affected: [NUMBER AND PERCENTAGE]
Reason: [WHY]
Severance: [PACKAGE DETAILS]
Timeline: [WHEN]

Provide:
1. Decision Framework: how selections were made
2. Legal Review Checklist
3. Communication Timeline: minute by minute on the day
4. Scripts:
   - Individual notification (manager-to-employee)
   - All-hands for remaining team
   - External statement (customers, partners)
   - Press statement (if needed)
   - Social media response
5. Manager Preparation: training and talking points
6. Support for Affected: severance, outplacement, references
7. Support for Remaining: addressing survivor guilt
8. Follow-Up: week 1, month 1 cadence

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