Schedule a Meeting
Schedule a private meeting with the employee on the day of the layoff. Never lay off employees via phone call, email or text message. Show respect to each person by giving the news in person, face-to-face. Close the door during the meeting and hold all phone calls to maintain privacy. Choose an appropriate location for the meeting where emotional outbursts or crying by the employee will not be seen or heard by co-workers to maintain dignity. Avoid holding the meeting in open areas, in front of others or in a conference room with any glass walls.