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2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-03T07:34:12+00:00\">Jul 3, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">14 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Twitter-layoffs-Blog-Hero.png\" alt=\"Image\" 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nElon Musk\u2019s decisions as the new owner of Twitter is raising eyebrows across the internet.\n\nSince the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/business\/2022\/10\/28\/elon-musk-buys-twitter-at-last\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$44bn acquisition deal<\/a> was made just a few weeks ago on October 28, the business magnate has made some big moves to improve the company\u2019s financial position and shift the future of the platform.\n\nAs well as making some controversial product changes &#8211; Twitter has already implemented it\u2019s new profit-geared feature to make users pay a monthly fee of $8USD for the coveted \u2018blue ticks\u2019 &#8211; and his statement that one of his first actions would be to reinstate the account of former US president Donald Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.x.com\/en_us\/topics\/company\/2020\/suspension\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">which was taken down to prevent misinformation from being spread<\/a>, there\u2019s another big decision making headlines around the world.\n\nFollowing a tumultuous first week, the business <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/business\/companies\/elon-musk-begins-mass-layoffs-with-emailed-firings-to-staff-worldwide-20221105-p5bvs1.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">slashed its global workforce<\/a> by a stunning 50%. This saw the departure of entire teams, including team members responsible for moderation content on the platform, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/deals\/elon-musk-completes-44-bln-acquisition-twitter-2022-10-28\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the CEO, CFO and policy chief<\/a>.\n\nAlmost more controversial than the mass layoff itself was the way in which it was carried out. Many reports suggested that employees who were made redundant were given little notice. Some team members had their computer and work email access cut off before their redundancy was confirmed.\n\nNewly redundant employees ironically took to Twitter to share their experiences about being kicked out of their corporate Slack and Gmail accounts. Partnerships Manager Chris Younie shared; \u201c<em>Well this isn\u2019t looking promising. Can\u2019t log into emails. Mac wont turn on. But so grateful this is happening at 3am. Really appreciate the thoughtfulness on the timing front guys.\u201d<\/em>\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Well this isn\u2019t looking promising. Can\u2019t log into emails. Mac wont turn on. <br><br>But so grateful this is happening at 3am. Really appreciate the thoughtfulness on the timing front guys. <br><br>Meanwhile to everyone else at Twitter, you\u2019re the best \u2764\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OneTeam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OneTeam<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iWyAPeURcm\">pic.twitter.com\/iWyAPeURcm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Chris Younie (@ChrisYounie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisYounie\/status\/1588378781714370560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 4, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<h3 id=\"how-did-twitter-get-it-so-wrong\">How did Twitter get it so wrong<\/h3>\nAs told to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/11\/04\/technology\/elon-musk-twitter-layoffs.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Times<\/a>, Sandra Sucher, a professor of management at Harvard University, said that Twitter\u2019s mass layoffs were some of the most poorly handled that she had ever seen.\n\n<em>\u201cThis is a master class in how not to do it,\u201d<\/em> Ms. Sucher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/11\/04\/technology\/elon-musk-twitter-layoffs.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">said<\/a>. <em>\u201cIf you were going to rank order ways to upset people, telling them you\u2019re going to do it in advance, without rationale, that is a particularly inhumane way to treat them.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>\n\nEmployees were first alerted to the incoming redundancies by way of a company-wide email sent on Thursday. This communication instructed teams not to go into the office on Friday as redundancies would begin that day.\n\nFrom there, redundancy communication seemed to be inconsistent and staggered between employees. Some employees were alerted to their redundancy in the middle of their night, while one employee was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/11\/04\/technology\/elon-musk-twitter-layoffs.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">allegedly<\/a> cut off from their accounts during a project meeting, causing them to drop from the screen mid video call.\n\nTo make matters worse; as more news about the mass redundancies come to light, it also appears that some of the employees had been let go prematurely.\n\nA report from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/twitter-asks-some-laid-off-workers-come-back-bloomberg-news-2022-11-06\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reuters<\/a> confirms that many team members had been asked to return. Reasons for the request include that employees had been laid off \u2018by mistake\u2019 or had been laid off before management had realised that redundant team members would be necessary to build new features that made up future plans.\n\nIf you find yourself needing to communicate potential redundancies, consider using an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/at-risk-redundancy-notice-template\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_new\">at risk of redundancy notice template<\/a>, which is fully customisable and written by Employment Law experts.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_7092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7092\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Iphone at night\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7092\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mike-yukhtenko-hvbIl1XfMlM-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some team members at Twitter were alerted to their redundancy in the middle of the night. Photo by Mike Yukhtenko on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"sometimes-redundancy-is-unavoidable\">Sometimes redundancy is unavoidable<\/h3>\nAs we head into a recession, it\u2019s true that redundancy is sometimes unavoidable. As much as it is the last resort for many employers, it\u2019s one that you do sometimes have to turn to.\n\nConsidering the current economic climate, with sharp increases in overhead costs and an incoming recession looming, it is a step that many companies are having to take. In 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.co\/news\/tech-companies-layoffs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">many companies<\/a> have already made the difficult decision, with companies including Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Spotify, Netflix, Shopify, Linktree and many others letting team members go.\n\nWith each company there is a slightly different reasoning for redundancies, and a unique strategy for communicating them. And as we\u2019ve learned from Twitter, how you carry out your redundancies really matters.\n\nBecause as difficult and unpleasant as redundancies are; they can be done well.\n\nAnd they can be done very, very badly.\n<h3 id=\"redundancy-carries-real-risks-if-you-get-it-wrong\">Redundancy carries real risks if you get it wrong<\/h3>\nWhat are the costs of getting it wrong?\n\nLet\u2019s start at the top. Termination of an employee, whether that\u2019s through redundancy or otherwise, can be an extremely difficult situation to navigate legally. Most companies have extensive legal requirements when it comes to these situations, and those businesses who do not operate compliantly could see themselves in hot water.\n\nWhile the outcome remains to be determined, a class action lawsuit has been initiated by a group of former Twitter employees, following the mass layoffs.\n\nAccording to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/technology\/2022\/nov\/04\/twitter-sued-by-former-staff-as-elon-musk-begins-mass-sackings\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Guardian<\/a>; <em>\u201ca lawsuit was filed in the US federal court in San Francisco seeking orders for Twitter to comply with the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, which requires 60 days\u2019 notice for mass sackings at large employers.\u201d<\/em>\n\nLegalities aside, badly handled redundancies can cause upset within a workforce. A <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2008\/05\/halting-the-exodus-after-a-layoff\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2008 study<\/a> found that layoffs of just 1% of a business could trigger a 31% increase in turnover, but this could be mitigated by \u2018fair and just\u2019 HR practices.\n\nThey can also cause reputational issues for a business. As we always say; employees talk.\n\nIt\u2019s not just this latest round of Twitter redundancies that have seen employees take to social media to share their stories. It\u2019s also not uncommon for laid off employees to speak to the media or each other after a particularly bad experience. This can cause big issues when businesses look to attract more staff in the future, and can even cause trouble with other stakeholders and clients.\n\nIf a round of redundancies is made in a kind and transparent way, a business can create an opposite effect. Their reputation as an employer could strengthen, as incoming staff know that even in dire situations, they will be treated with respect.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_7091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7091\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Empty chairs in an office window\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7091\" height=\"1563\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/roger-bradshaw-41_NRRwOgIM-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Redundancies can be done right. And they can be done very, very wrong. Photo by Roger Bradshaw on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"-1\"><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-make-redundancy-a-little-bit-less-terrible\">How to make redundancy a little bit less terrible<\/h2>\nSo, you\u2019re in a position where you have no other choice but to make some of your team redundant?\n\nThe bad news that we\u2019re sure you already know is; making your team members redundant is always going to be terrible, there\u2019s no way around that.\n\nHowever, there are steps that you can take to make the process softer for everyone involved. Take the opportunity to learn from others\u2019 mistakes to make your redundancy process a little less terrible.\n\nThink there could be another way? Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/redundancy-notice-letter-free-template\/\">5 alternatives to redundancy in 2022<\/a>.\n\n<em><strong>Read more:\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/handling-hr-burnout\/\">How to handle HR burnout in 2024<\/a><\/em>\n<h3 id=\"always-do-things-by-the-book\">Always do things by the book<\/h3>\nThe number one thing to consider when dealing with employee termination of any kind, including redundancy, is compliance.\n\nEmployment laws can be complex, especially when it comes to redundancy, so it\u2019s an extremely good idea to consult an employment lawyer in your country before making any decisions or taking any actions. There will be many things to consider, including reasons for redundancy, notice periods, pay outs and much more.\n\nFollowing employment law is the most basic thing you can do through a redundancy process to care for your team. The last thing you want is to find yourself having to manage a penalty like a class action lawsuit from one or more laid off employees because you didn\u2019t take the time to manage things compliantly. Always act in accordance with your local laws to safeguard your business.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_7089\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7089\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Black and white office building\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7089\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/klim-musalimov-QOfdklkbqRs-unsplash-1-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Always consult an employment lawyer before embarking on a redundancy process. Photo by Klim Musalimov on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"-2\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"dont-rush-your-redundancy-strategy\">Don\u2019t rush your redundancy strategy<\/h3>\nJust like anything else in business, redundancies need a solid strategy behind them. You need to understand why these people can no longer be a part of your team, and how your business will operate without them.\n\nIf you\u2019ve switched over to panic mode with your businesses\u2019 finances, don\u2019t start slashing your workforce in search of a quick fix. Whatever situation your business is in, you\u2019ll need team members who are great at their jobs to help you get back on track, pivot your business model, or explore other revenue streams.\n\nWhatever your business is facing, your people are your most valuable asset. This is why we stress that making employees redundant should only ever be a last resort and should be backed by a clear strategy detailing why it is the only logical solution.\n\nCould a temporary hiring freeze be a better solution than resorting to layoffs? Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/hiring-freeze\/\">hiring freezes<\/a>.\n<h3 id=\"be-kind-transparent-and-personalised-with-your-communication\">Be kind, transparent and personalised with your communication<\/h3>\nIt generally goes without saying, but if you need to make someone redundant &#8211; do so with kindness and respect.\n\nMake sure that you communicate the news in a private manner, ideally with a one-on-one, confidential meeting. During the meeting do not try to sugar-coat or minimise the situation, or delay telling the person the bad news.\n\nCommunicate the information kindly but immediately, and be as transparent as possible about why the decision was made. Assure them that it was not a performance-based decision. Come prepared with all the details about the person\u2019s redundancy, including their redundancy package, so that you are ready to answer any questions they may have about the process.\n\nConsider how you can kindly acknowledge the person\u2019s departure from the business to the rest of your team and offer them a positive farewell.\n\nIf you\u2019re not sure how to announce this news sensitively to your wider team, consider taking inspiration from Kim Teo, CEO of Mr Yum. After making the difficult decision to make 17% of the company\u2019s workforce redundant, she shared an authentic and transparent email with her team about why the decision had been made and the steps the business was taking to support all employees.\n\nPart of the email, which she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/kimteo_message-to-the-team-activity-6967423162909130752-vrjo?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">later shared on LinkedIn<\/a>, reads;\n\n<em>\u201cWe are offering team members an enhanced severance of minimum 6 weeks on top of notice periods, accelerated stock options vesting to the next milestone, career transition support and extending Frankie Health access (mental health support) for 3 months.<\/em>\n<em>To those of you leaving Mr Yum this week, please know this is in no way a reflection on your contributions to the company and our culture. Thank you for the energy and passion you\u2019ve put into building Mr Yum, we are really sorry for letting you down.<\/em>\n<em>For those with roles that are not impacted, we recognise things won\u2019t feel normal this week &#8211; we ask for your understanding that this will be a difficult time for everyone. Let\u2019s do our best to be supportive.\u201d<\/em>\n\nLooking for more tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/guide-to-internal-company-communications\/\">internal company communications<\/a>? Download our free guide.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_7090\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7090\" style=\"width: 1728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A person holding another person's hands comfortingly\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7090\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Twitter-layoffs-Blog-Hero-1.png\" width=\"1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Twitter-layoffs-Blog-Hero-1.png 1728w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Twitter-layoffs-Blog-Hero-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Twitter-layoffs-Blog-Hero-1-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Twitter-layoffs-Blog-Hero-1-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Twitter-layoffs-Blog-Hero-1-1536x901.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Always be kind and respectful during a redundancy process. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"-3\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"share-resources-references-and-referrals\">Share resources, references and referrals<\/h3>\n99% of the time the person that has been made redundant will now be scrambling to find alternative employment.\n\nTo support your departing employee, consider how you might assist them with finding their next employer. Offer to write them a glowing reference letter, and always be available for any reference calls that they might need you to take.\n\nYou may also be able to connect them with other employers in your network who may be hiring, as the best way into a new opportunity is with a personal referral.\n\nKim Teo again provides a great example about how you can do this as an employer. As part of her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/kimteo_message-to-the-team-activity-6967423162909130752-vrjo?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn posts<\/a> announcing the redundancies, she shared <em>\u201can opted-in list of talented individuals who have been hiring\u201d<\/em> with her network. She also shared a form for employers and hiring managers to fill out if they were hiring, so they could be connected with outgoing Mr Yum talent.\n<h3 id=\"remember-its-not-about-you\">Remember, it\u2019s not about you<\/h3>\nSure, letting someone go from your business is a very difficult thing to do. No employer wants to do it, and if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you have to communicate redundancies, you should take steps to look after yourself.\n\nHaving said this, it\u2019s extremely important to remember not to centre yourself in the conversation. Your upset and discomfort isn\u2019t comparable to losing your livelihood and a job that you worked hard to get.\n\nBack in August, CEO Branden Wallake took a situation from bad to worse when he posted a photo of himself crying after laying off staff on LinkedIn. Part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/bradenwallake_this-will-be-the-most-vulnerable-thing-ill-activity-6962886723617910784-_L4w\/?utm_source=linkedin_share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Branden\u2019s post<\/a> read;\n\n<em>\u201cDays like today, I wish I was a business owner that was only money driven and didn&#8217;t care about who he hurt along the way.<\/em>\n<em>But I&#8217;m not.<\/em>\n<em>So, I just want people to see, that not every CEO out there is cold-hearted and doesn&#8217;t care when he\/she have to lay people off.\u201d<\/em>\n\nThe post was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2022\/08\/11\/crying-ceo-linkedin-layoffs-recession\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">instantly criticised<\/a> as being tone-deaf and self indulgent. Even though it may have had the best of intentions, Branden was seen to centre his own sadness and suffering in the situation, instead of his employee\u2019s experience.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_7088\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7088\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Branden Wallake\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7088\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ceo.png\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/ceo.png 1200w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/ceo-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/ceo-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/ceo-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CEO Branden Wallake received instant backlash after sharing this image following the layoffs of employees. Image via CBS News.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"when-a-downturn-hits-empathetic-leadership-is-essential\">When a downturn hits, empathetic leadership is essential<\/h2>\nEconomic downturn and uncertainty can put employers, businesses and their teams in incredibly difficult situations.\n\nWhile pressure and stress can be overwhelming, it\u2019s important not to remain kind and respectful as an employer. After all, your employees are likely feeling just as much anxiety about the future as you are.\n\nEmpathetic leadership is one of the most powerful mindsets you can engage in difficult times. Especially when you\u2019re doing things like breaking bad news to your team members, it\u2019s critical to put yourself in their shoes and treat them how you would want to be treated.\n\nWe\u2019ve put together this <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/empathetic-leadership\/\">Guide to Empathetic Leadership to help you do exactly that. Download your free copy now.\u00a0<\/a>\n\n<p class=\"legal\"><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Disclaimer:<\/b><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\"> The information in this article is current as at 7 November 2022, and has been prepared by 91爆料 Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (<\/i><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\"><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">91爆料<\/i><\/b><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">). The views expressed in this article are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. 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