Navigating Workforce Transitions: Practical Strategies for HR Leaders

Workforce transitions are among the most complex and sensitive responsibilities HR professionals manage, requiring careful planning, legal compliance, and empathetic execution. This webinar will provide practical guidance on managing employee terminations and layoffs, with a focus on mitigating risk, maintaining transparency, and preserving workplace culture.

Attendees will learn how to develop and implement fair and compliant termination processes, craft communication plans, handle unemployment claims, and support departing employees through offboarding. We’ll also explore how to align transition practices with your organization’s values while staying compliant with relevant employment laws and avoiding common pitfalls.

Key takeaways:

• Understand the legal requirements and risks associated with terminations and layoffs.

• Learn how to create effective communication strategies for both impacted and retained employees.

• Gain tools to streamline the offboarding process.

• Develop strategies to support a respectful and compliant transition experience for all parties involved.

• Identify ways to maintain workplace culture and minimize disruption during organizational changes.

Whether you’re handling a one-time termination or a larger workforce reduction, this session will provide you with the necessary tools and strategies to manage transitions confidently, compassionately, and legally.

SHRM Knowledge Advisors will join the live webinar to answer your questions in real time—right in the chat. If we don’t get to your question during the session? No problem, SHRM members can head to SHRM Connect after this webinar to keep the conversation going with advisors for 30 extra minutes. This benefit is only for members who join the live webinar and not included later on demand.