Check List

The manager should use this check list to ensure that they have sufficiently prepared for the Separation Meeting.

1. Do I understand my role as the separation manager?
2. Have I prepared:
• a statement announcing the separation, one which may be repeated if necessary?
• a statement that gives the reasons for the separation, one that can be clearly understood by the separated employee?
• a statement and a letter that describes the benefits of the separation package?
3. Do I understand how the work transition is to take place?
4. Have I made provisions for the separated employee to clean out his/her workspace at an appropriate time?
5. Do I know how to handle the difficult response?
6. Have arrangements been made with the local One Stop Center to provide outplacement services to the affected employees on the day of the layoff, and a continuation of reemployment services?