Navigating the Hardest Decision: Letting Employees Go During a Turnaround

Letting employees go isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a deeply personal and emotional one. People are the heart of your company, and having to say goodbye to some of them can feel like you’re tearing apart that heart. But when your business is in survival mode, tough decisions are inevitable. The key is to approach this process with clarity, fairness, and humanity—balancing the needs of the business with respect for the people involved.