Before resorting to reduction-in-force, maximum effort should be expended to reduce staff through attrition and by freezing hiring wherever possible.

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Before implementing a reduction-in-force, it is generally advisable for organizations to explore less disruptive alternatives such as reducing staff through natural attrition (not replacing employees who leave on their own) and implementing a hiring freeze to avoid layoffs.

Before Resorting to Reduction-In-Force, Maximum Effort Should Be Expended to Reduce