How leaders can rebuild their team’s confidence after a layoff

Leaders can’t eliminate that uncertainty, but they can make space for difficult conversations and give their teams reasons to move forward.

Microsoft announced over the summer that it was cutting global head count by 2.1%. That’s 4,800 former Microsoft employees who are navigating the emotional ups and downs of losing their job. These individuals are being supported “to take their next steps” according to the all-employee communication from Amy Coleman, executive VP and Chief People Officer; part of a promise that “we will do this thoughtfully.”