SHRM Senior Certified Professional SHRM-SCP Question # 24 Topic 3 Discussion

SHRM Senior Certified Professional SHRM-SCP Question # 24 Topic 3 Discussion

SHRM-SCP Exam Topic 3 Question 24 Discussion:
Question #: 24
Topic #: 3

An oil and gas company that operates globally signs an agreement to shift the operations part of the business to another organization. As a result, the company must lay off several employees. Some of the employees that must be laid off are working at headquarters while others are currently assigned to another country to support operations in the field. An HR director is tasked with developing a plan for communicating and executing the layoffs.

News about the layoffs is mistakenly revealed before an official announcement is made, leaving the employees feeling betrayed and distrustful of HR. At the upcoming all-employee meeting, what should the HR director focus on to rebuild employee trust?


A.

Explaining the change in the businesses strategic direction that led to the decision to initiate layoffs.


B.

Admitting that a mistake was made and that communicating layoffs was supposed to be done differently.


C.

Explaining the best parts of the severance package that will be offered to the employees who are laid off.


D.

Assuring the employees that regular updates about the layoffs will be provided in the future.


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