1. Lay offs © 2015 albert-learning.com

2. Lay offs © 2015 albert-learning.com  Goodyear to close tyre plant in northern France After five years of unsuccessful labour negotiations, Goodyear executives on Thursday announced a plan to close a tyre plant that employs 1,173 workers in the northern "Closing the factory is the only option after five years of unsuccessful negotiations," said a French-language statement. Henry Dumortier, chairman of Goodyear's French unit, said: "We are fully aware of the impact of the announcement we are making today and the plan's heavy consequences for staff, their families and local communities.“ He added: “Today's announcement was the only option left to us.“ Tyre production at the plant led to an aggregate loss in 2011 of 61 million Euros.

3. Lay offs © 2015 albert-learning.com  Reasons for lay-offs 1.Lack of funds 2.Lack of work 3.Organizational change

4. Lay offs © 2015 albert-learning.com  Tips for talking to an employee during a lay-off Speak to the employee in a private place Get right to the point Recognize the employee’s contribution to the unit Briefly explain the reasons for the lay-off Listen to the employee and wait for a response Give the employee the lay-off letter Clarify the separation date Offer support and an empathetic ear; listen without being defensive Schedule a later meeting to discuss logistics such as returning keys

5. Lay offs © 2015 albert-learning.com  Conducting exit interviews o What is an exit interview? An exit interview is a survey conducted with an individual who is separating from an organization or relationship. o Your Turn! You are a manager conducting an exit interview on an employee. What are some of the questions you would ask the employee?

6. Lay offs © 2015 albert-learning.com  Support for remaining staff Clarify roles, responsibilities and work priorities Set realistic performance expectations Show appreciation for work effort Continue and/or initiate workplace celebrations, rituals, etc Support staff training and career development Acknowledge trust concerns and continued job anxiety Acknowledge emotional issues for survivors – guilt, loss Support needed breaks and vacations

7. Lay offs © 2015 albert-learning.com  Managing Workplace Reactions to Layoffs Your Turn! You’re a manager in a company of 2500 people. Your company has just laid – off 1000 employees. How would you handle the reaction and questions from the remaining employees?