Message to Impacted Employees
“I uUnfortunately, I have some difficult news which that affects you and your position
with the company. Based on the continued reduction in our client’s’ spend and a restruc-
turing of the core functions (insert group here), we had to evaluate a number of factors
and tooktake a hard look at our future and currentcurrent and future business needs
(capacity), performance, and the evolving skill sets needed for our clients and their
businesses. As a result, we no longer have a role for you. This was a very difficult deci-
sion which that is affecting a number of people across Caratthe entire organization. Your
last day with the company will be _____________.
I know this is difficult news to handle. I want you to know that we have prepared some
information that I would like to review with you now. This is important information con-
cerning your severance, medical benefits and outplacement assistance. This is the
package we have arrangedarrange for anyone affected by a reduction in staff such as
this.
Please know that we value your contribution to the company and want to help you as
with your transition into the next stage of your professional career. Let’s review your
package and make sure you understand what we have provided. We also have out-
placement services to offer you as a part of your transition if you are interested in taking
advantage of that service.
If you would like to go home today and come back tomorrow to clean out your desk or
office, you are free to do so. We would like you to meet with your manager following our
meeting to transition your work. We will be communicating to your team today. Your
manager will be contacting clients. We ask that you do not contact your any clients to
discuss this situation. As Since this is affecting a number of people, we will be commu-
nicating to the office later today what has occurred.
Please review the materials that we have provided for you. You have one week (or 45
days depending on situation) to review your s