Hrd 830 Reduction In Workforce (Rif) Narration
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Reduction in Workforce (RIF): The Impact on Human Resource Development (HRD) Professionals Kim Young Clemson University Dr. Stephen Bronack HRD830
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Reduction in Workforce (RIF): The Impact on Human Resource Development (HRD) Professionals
Kim YoungClemson UniversityDr. Stephen BronackHRD830
Introduction
Department of Health & Human Services for the past 5 yearsCurrent Duties are Regional InstructorRIF-Agency has been implementing over the last few months due to date budget cutsCurrent media reporting RIF across the board
Abstract
Current economical crisisAlthough signs, currently tsunami effectHistory of HRD ProfessionalsCurrent Media ReportImpact having on HRD ProfessionalsAvoiding wrongful terminations
What has HRD professionals done throughout the years?
Improved Working
Conditions
Improved Morale
Improved Environment
Improved Policies
Increased Work
Production and
Efficiency
Contributed to
Competitive Work
Environments
Current RIF in News Media
October 2008 Statistics on RIF (Bureau of Labor and Statistics)
Payroll employment fell 240,000 in Oct 2008Unemployment rate rose from 6.1% to 6.5% in Oct 2008Job losses in 2008 $1.2 millionSC state agencies directive to cut 7-10% by Dec 2008Lay-offs expected to continue to rise in the next few months maybe even years
Work Production During Layoffs
“Lean and Mean” concept: However, Mere threat of downsizing which can cause: (Previous study by Amabbile and Conti in 1999 Journal of Creative Behavior)
Less SupportedLess ResourcesLess FreedomLess Work Group Cooperation
Work Attitude During Layoffs
Those who survive the layoffBlue Collar vs. Privileged PositionsTwo year psychological effects linger (Previous Study by Grumberg et al. in 2000 in the journal of Work and Occupations)
Severance Packages or Parachute Plans
HRD Professionals: Crisis Management
Preparing for the unexpectedDHHS Revised RIF PolicyForbes suggest “cushion the blow”
HRD Professionals: Preventing Wrongful Terminations
Update HandbooksHave Employees sign and date HandbooksInclude a DisclaimerDocument Reasons for TerminationRecent EvaluationsDocument Disciplinary and ComplaintsTreat Employee with RespectSeek Legal Advice
Final Thought
HRD Professionals should avoid Organizational Retaliation especially in a time of perceived unfairness by the Employee
Contact Information
Kim YoungEmail: [email protected]
– DHHS RIF Policy attached to paper as Attachment A
Resources:http://www.bls.gov (Bureau of Labor and Statistics)http://www.businessweek.com (Business Week )http://www.forbes.com ( Forbes Magazine)Work and OccupationsJournal of Occupational and Organizational PsychologyThe International Journal of Human Resource and Management
