Downsizing Nonprofit Staff (Layoffs at charities)
Channel: The Nonprofit Show
Date: 2023-05-02

Advice on staff reductions and layoffs at nonprofits. Preparation is key. NPO Leaders need to consider the implications of staff reductions well in advance and plan for them accordingly. This includes outlining the timing of actions and specifying the communication that will occur. It is crucial to recognize that reductions of staff affects the entire workforce. Therefore, leaders should engage with the remaining nonprofit staff, being transparent about why the changes are being made and what the expectations are for the future and it's affect on the mission and programs. It is also important to acknowledge that staff reductions can create feelings of job insecurity among charity employees. Therefore, strategies for exit interviews should be implemented to provide affected employees with the opportunity to voice their concerns.

In the nonprofit sector, it is not common to offer 'reduction packages' to affected employees. Nevertheless, leaders should still be proactive in ensuring that staff reductions are handled with care and compassion.
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