Posts Tagged “workforce reduction plan”

I just got a phone call from somebody who needed to cancel a meeting we had scheduled for next week.  A few days ago, he and most of his department were let go. He walked out the door without a badge or laptop, but still holding his Blackberry – loaded with emails, contacts, etc…  Two days later the Blackberry has not been wiped. He is using its data to professionally cancel appointments that nobody from his old employer intends to fulfill.  As an aside, he is also using that information to network a bit for his own benefit.

Needless to say, his previous employer’s equity has taken a hit in my eyes. We won’t be doing business. He, on the other hand, did me a favor by respecting my time and I’m inclined to repay the favor. The winners and losers in this conversation could be have reversed if the employer had a workforce reduction plan that respected its people, customers and suppliers. It isn’t hard, it just takes effort. Let’s put aside whether they are cutting “fat” or “muscle.”  They cut at least one of their opportunities for future growth.

Think about it if you are doing the cutting.