You are the human resources manager for a company with 750 employees and you are creating a presentation for other members of your department that can be used as a resource for potential layoffs or reduction in force that may occur in the future. The presentation will include processes, timelines, and strategies that will become a strategic guide for HR personnel to comply with any state and federal regulations and ensure due process and fairness for the impacted employees.
Instructions
Before you begin:

Review the resources listed at the bottom of the assignment.
Review the assignment rubric.
Review the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS): Rules when working on a PowerPoint.

This will help you with best practices when incorporating appropriate visuals. Remember, this is a professional presentation presented by a manager to their department.

Note: You may make all necessary assumptions to complete this assignment.

Create a 10-15 slide PowerPoint presentation for your layoff/RIF plan that includes the following:
1. Recommend a general timeline for the process including consultation with other stakeholders, required meetings, and employee notifications. (Note: This week’s discussion will be helpful here.)

Address the following in your recommendation:

Legal considerations such as protected classes and age discrimination.
Due process strategies to ensure the layoff is fair and transparent.
Applicable federal and state laws or regulations.

2. Outline a communication plan for employees and stakeholders. This should include documentation requirements and strategies for emotional support and morale.
3. Outline a severance package and benefit plan for the impacted employees. Considerations include exempt/non-exempt, full-time/part-time, hourly/salaried, FLSA, EEOC, etc. (Note: use your textbook and the resources provided at the bottom of the assignment for additional help.)

Include the following in your outline:

Identify two best practices for determining fair and equitable compensation for a separated employee.
Create a compensation chart depicting a fair and equitable timeline for the disbursement of the compensation.
Applicable state or federal laws or regulations.

4. Recommend two strategies for minimizing the impact of the layoff on remaining employees.
5. Outline a plan for rehiring employees if the company’s financial situation improves.
6. Describe two ways an organizational layoff can affect a company’s future strategic direction.
7. Conclusion: Summarize the value of an HR strategic plan during an organizational layoff or reduction in force. Address the importance of adequate planning, communication, and legal compliance in reducing employee stress and improving morale.
Formatting requirements:

Include detailed speaker’s notes for each slide. (Note: see resources below if you need assistance with speaker notes).

Speaker’s notes should adequately explain, expand, and express your main points for each slide.

Include a cover page slide and a source page slide, they will not count toward the minimum 10 slides of content.

Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Correct in-text citations are included.
Use at least three quality academic sources. Suggested resources are listed below. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.