Layoffs are a reputational issue for companies at a time when the American public ranks how businesses treat their workers as the most important ESG issue, according to annual polling conducted by Just Capital. Living wages, training and career advancement opportunities, worker safety, and diversity all factor into human capital metrics, but that doesn't mean companies get a free pass on how they reduce headcount.
"It's a really emotional time, and, legally, your employer has to give you a notice on how long you have to sign the paperwork," said Bryan, a professional career coach at Ask A Career Expert and senior managing partner at The Bryan Group. "Take the offer away and read it. Ideally, take it to an employment lawyer, and some offer short, free consultations."
After you've had time to process the emotional, financial, and mental changes that a layoff brings, here's how to know whether your company's layoff offer is a good one or not, and if it's time to negotiate for a better one.When it comes to severance pay, Bryan advises that people identify whether it will be paid in a lump sum or if the company will keep them on the payroll as they deposit the money into their accounts.
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