A company plans to downsize over the next year.Which of the following would be the BEST way to prepare employees for this negative announcement?
A)Send an email to employees the first day that employees are scheduled for layoff.
B)Send a letter to laid off employees at their home address instructing them not to report for work to avoid emotional confrontations.
C)Use the company's internal communications (newsletters and intranet) to make employees aware of the downsizing before it happens.
D)Call a staff meeting at the end of the day on the Friday before layoffs begin to make the negative announcement.

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Using the company's internal communications (newsletters and intranet) to make employees aware of the downsizing before it happens is the best option. This allows employees to have time to prepare and potentially start looking for new job opportunities. It also shows transparency and honesty from the company. Sending an email or letter on the day of layoff or calling a meeting at the end of the day on a Friday may cause unnecessary stress and anxiety for employees. Instructing laid off employees not to report to work is also not an effective way to prepare them for the negative announcement.

A Company Plans to Downsize Over the Next Year