Tracy Shroyer PhD

Navigating Layoffs with Care and Integrity

💼 Layoffs Are Hard. Lead with Compassion.

Downsizing isn’t just about business decisions—it’s about people, trust, and leadership. "A Leader’s Guide to Compassionate Layoffs" is a must-have resource for managers and executives who want to handle layoffs with professionalism, empathy, and respect while maintaining team morale and protecting company culture.

Written by Dr. Tracy Shroyer, an expert in layoff dynamics and leadership, this guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to help leaders navigate layoffs in a way that is ethical, transparent, and humane.

What’s Inside?

✅ Pre-Layoff Preparation – Understand the reasons behind layoffs, ensure legal compliance, and establish fair criteria.

✅ Crafting Effective Communication – Deliver difficult news with clarity, empathy, and consistency across the organization.

✅ Supporting Affected Employees – Provide resources, career transition assistance, and emotional support.

✅ Leading the Remaining Team – Address survivor’s guilt, restructure workloads, and maintain engagement.

✅ Personal Coping for Leaders – Manage stress, seek professional support, and reflect on leadership growth.

Why This Guide Matters:

• Want to minimize harm? Learn how to communicate layoffs with dignity and respect.

• Worried about morale? Discover strategies to support remaining employees and rebuild trust.

• Looking for best practices? Get actionable steps to handle layoffs effectively and ethically.

💡 Your leadership during layoffs defines your company’s future. Lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence—get your guide today!