A meeting should be called — either all in-person or all virtually, not hybrid. The meeting should be described as something generic, so it’s not obvious. In the meeting the top leader of the group who made the decision should give the message since it was their decision. The message should be short and to the point, but still sincerely communicate that the RIF was a difficult choice. To close the announcement, meeting packets should be provided with a FAQ and resources for affected employees.