There is a significant amount of uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the possibility of layoffs, and employees deserve more transparency about what may be ahead. For many, the concern is no longer simply whether organizational changes are coming, but whether they will be personally impacted and how those decisions are being made. That level of uncertainty inevitably affects morale, productivity, and employees’ ability to feel secure in their roles. You can see it in the posts on this forum.
It is difficult to believe that there is no one outside of the ELT or higher bands who has meaningful insight into what is happening or who is being considered. Even if every detail cannot be shared, there must be individuals with some degree of visibility into the timeframe or departments.
At this point, I need someone to acknowledge the situation and communicate what they can. A lack of information only creates more room for speculation, rumors, and unnecessary anxiety. I’m aware of the odd technique of squeezing people out, but WOW.
Transparency does not necessarily mean having all the answers. It means acknowledging our questions, addressing our concerns, and providing whatever information is available rather than allowing employees to have such high levels of anxiety. People deserve to know where things stand, even when the answers are difficult. This isn’t going to be a “good” 1/1.