Media Response Template for Employee Layoffs

This media response template is intended to serve as a starting point for developing your own messaging and holding statements around employee layoffs within your organization.

We recommend developing a proper communications strategy around any issue, but the template statement below contains the sort of language that has reliably steered many organizations through the early stages of a crisis.

When you need to say something quickly, you can modify the template to fit your situation, buying your organization the time it needs to consider the issue and its response more thoroughly.

IMPORTANT: Replace any placeholder text below with your organization’s name or other details of your particular issue.

Template

We have made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce as part of a strategic realignment of our operations. This decision was not made lightly and comes after careful consideration of the current business environment and our long-term goals.

Our primary focus is on supporting the affected employees during this transition. We are offering [severance packages/career support/counseling services] to assist them in this challenging time.

We remain committed to the long-term success of our organization and will continue to serve our [customers/clients/community] with the same level of dedication and quality.

We understand the impact this decision has on our team members, their families, and the broader community, and we are doing everything we can to handle this situation with compassion and responsibility.

We will continue to provide updates as needed and remain available to answer any questions.