A. Don’t sugarcoat
B. Don’t defend yourself
C. Deal with survivor guilt after layoffs
D. Invite your team into hard decisions
Showing Care and Appreciation to Struggling Employees
- Help them reprioritize work
- Stay available
- Let people know you appreciate their work and understand the toll it has taken
- Be specific about the positive impact of their efforts
- Encourage fatigued team members to take time off
