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Conducting a virtual Reduction in Force brings its own unique challenges, including: ● Communicating complex emotional and logistical information without the opportunity to meet in person, face-to-face ● Concerns about how the information will be shared outside of the intended scope of the communication ● Receiving and responding to nonverbal communication from your employees in a virtual meeting–making it much harder to ensure understanding Additionally, helping employees find new work after a layoff event can also be challenging in a virtual setting. To help, we’ve put together a Virtual RIF Notification Guide, complete with information about outplacement services, best practices for virtual RIF processes, FAQs about virtual RIFs, a manager’s checklist, and sample scripts.