Webcast:
Change is hard enough. But when a change involves downsizing, more then ever, organizations need remaining employees engaged, committed and quickly aligned behind critical initiatives. No message travels faster through an organization than that of downsizing. And, most mistakes and setbacks during a downsizing stem from communication issues. That's why a pre-planned communication strategy is imperative to successful change.
In this webcast, we'll look at lessons learned from specific case studies and conduct a panel discussion with senior HR practitioners on how to create an effective communication strategy that protects and builds employee engagement during tough change.
Don't miss these webcast take aways:
- Five common and unnecessary communication mistakes that destroy employee trust
- The issue of timing: how and when reductions should be announced
- What to say and do during times of uncertainty before final decisions are made
- Creating a rumor mill that works for you, not against you
- No spin communications to build trust and give employees what they really need to know
- Town hall meetings that work
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Presenters
Michael Liddle has over 20 years of human resource generalist and management experience in fortune 500 companies including Motorola, Medtronic, and Tyco International. Currently, Michael is Human Resources Manager for the Electronic Article Surveillance Business Unit for Tyco International. His experience includes employee transition due to mergers, acquisition, and restructuring.
Shannon Schmid has over fifteen years of experience in human resources, with diverse experience managing employee relations, recruiting and organization change. Prior to joining DBM, she worked for Home Depot Supply and Tropicana Products Inc. (a division of PepsiCo) providing human resources leadership, strategy, and support through multiple business changes.