RPJ Partner Helen D. Reavis Recently Featured in Human Resource Executive Article “As many 2024 layoffs go virtual, how HR can reduce risks of going viral”

This recent ‘Human Resources Executive’ Article, heavily featuring Ms. Reavis, focuses on how virtual employment communications can be implemented in such a way that minimizes legal problems and PR debacles.  While advocating in-person over virtual communications, Ms. Reavis has advice for those cases where virtual termination is necessary.

Ultimately, Ms. Reavis recommends “the most effective way to safeguard against reputational damage from virtual layoffs is to ensure empathy is at the strategy’s heart,” whether that means being thoughtful in regards to who delivers the news, how the news is delivered, conveying the underlying rationale, or simply ensuring the process be as informative towards next steps as possible.  Read more of what Ms. Reavis has to say about virtual employment communications and their challenges here.