The debate swirling inside HR departments: How to lay off workers

wsj 5 min read . Updated: 13 Jan 2023, 02:33 AM IST Chip Cutter, The Wall Street Journal
Some HR teams are building spreadsheets to track how many positions peers cut and what they say to employees during the reductions.Premium
Some HR teams are building spreadsheets to track how many positions peers cut and what they say to employees during the reductions.

When exactly to fire employees, whether to cut once or multiple times and how much severance to offer can vex executives.

Executives considering downsizing are currently grappling with the same problem: finding the most effective way to let employees go.

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