How to Conduct and Recover from a Layoff Learn to plan, prepare for, and conduct company-wide staff reductions while keeping your employees motivated and on task 1-Hour CareerTrack Audio Conference — July 14, 2009! Unfortunately, downsizing is sometimes necessary in order to address current market conditions. The complexities of such an event require a great deal of planning, compassion, and foresight in order to deal with both the emotional and legal aspects of a layoff. If forced to take such action, do you have the knowledge and know-how to cut your workforce while keeping your organization's culture in tact? Organizations across the country and worldwide are dealing with the stress and anxiety of cutbacks, downsizing, and layoffs. In addition to eliminating loyal workers, tenured employees, and even close friends, the aftermath of a layoff can result in fear, low morale, and "survivor guilt" among those workers that remain employed. In tough times like these, you need to be confident that your organization has planned and prepared for dramatic action thoroughly and, likewise, is ready to deal with the aftermath. Can you identify with these statements? I fear that we'll experience a great deal of backlash after reducing our workforce, and I'm afraid to deal with that. I'm looking to create a positive vision for our organization moving forward but don't quite know how to put one in place. I know there are many legal implications involved in company staff reductions but am unsure of what those are. I would really like some tips and best practices for communicating a layoff to my employees. I'm unsure of how to motivate my employees now that a cutback has taken place, and to reassure them in this difficult time. If you have doubts and concerns similar to those listed above, you're not alone. The combination of personal and legal difficulties before, during, and after a layoff can be overwhelming and downright scary. Whether you're just beginning to plan for an upcoming staff reduction, are dealing with the outcome of such an event, or are somewhere in between, make sure that you are confident and comfortable in dealing with all of the aspects of the layoff and have the ability to help your organization recover and move forward successfully. This informative one-hour audio conference will provide you with the tips, tools, and best practices for the three stages of a layoff, and ensure that you can handle such a difficult employment issue with confidence and composure. Learn how to diligently prepare for a layoff, tips for compassionately communicating such difficult news to your organization, and tools and techniques for revitalizing your remaining workforce and recapturing your employees' passion for what they do. We'll take this hour to break down the anatomy of a layoff into three phases, and help you make sure you're truly prepared for such a crucial company decision. We understand how difficult a layoff is for everyone involved, especially for those executives, managers, and human resource professionals who are tasked with communicating the news to their staff and then handling the fallout. Phase 1: Preparation and Planning Ideas and best practices for imperative planning before, during, and after a layoff to ensure a more positive workplace environment Legal considerations when staff reduction is inevitable Phase 2: Communicating the Message Tips for ensuring a consistent and compassionate message is communicated to all employees Strategies for dealing with the emotions employees may experience during such difficult times Phase 3: Recovery and Revitalization Techniques to enhance employee morale post-layoff How to motivate employees who feel overwhelmed with and increased workload or additional job responsibilities Ways to move past "survivor guilt" that can zap employee energy and productivity Who will benefit? Managers, supervisors, team leaders, executives, small business owners, human resource professionals, and anyone else who is tasked with handling the personal and legal aspects of a layoff. Enroll today in this powerful one-hour audio conference and get the knowledge and know-how to successfully guide your organization through a layoff. Learn to plan and implement an effective downsizing strategy that ensures effective communication, prepares for personal and legal issues that may arise, and gets your staff to focus on the future and move ahead in an engaged and optimistic environment.   100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! As always, your satisfaction is our #1 priority. If for any reason you're dissatisfied, we'll arrange for you to attend another seminar, receive a different product, or receive a full refund — hassle-free!

Audio Conference Start Time: 2 pm Eastern 1 pm Central 12 pm Mountain 11 am Pacific 10 am Alaskan  8 am Hawaiian How Does an Audio Conference Work? You will receive a confirmation e-mail 2 days prior to the event containing your workbook and confirmation code. A reminder notice will be sent the morning of the conference. At least 10 minutes before the conference start time, call the specific toll-free number found in your confirmation and reminder e-mails. To verify your registration, you will be prompted to enter your passcode and pin number found in your confirmation and reminder e-mails. You will be connected to the conference and placed on hold until the conference begins.  Your registration allows you one phone connection for unlimited participants. That's it ... sit back and enjoy the conference! If you have additional questions, please visit our FAQs. Q&A Session Immediately following the Audio Conference, the phone line will be opened up to conference participants who wish to submit questions to our speaker, time permitting. Conference Registration Information & Enrollment Your e-mail address is required at registration. Your confirmation code will be e-mailed to you along with the toll-free number. An order acknowledgement will be sent within 24 hours of registration. This message will include an e-mail address that you may use to submit questions prior to the event. An audio CD is recorded of each Audio Conference. You may choose to purchase the CD with the audio conference, or separately. See ordering information below. The audio CD recording will be available for shipment approximately 3 weeks after the conference. NOTE: In order to receive your registration confirmation and phone number, you must make full payment in advance of the audio conference. Questions? Please contact our Customer Service Representatives at 1-800-905-8456.

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