Directors’ June 2025 BSPD Digest

Week 1 – June 3^rd, 2025 Theme: Ethical Layoffs: 10 Steps to Minimizing Harm and Supporting Employees

Are you prepared in the unfortunate event that your Parent Center has to perform a layoff? This resource offers a good starting place for planning. Some favorites are having a plan for providing a farewell letter and a separate letter of recommendation from the Executive Director or CEO. Learn more here: https://communitycentricfundraising.org/2025/02/18/ethical-layoffs-10-steps-to-minimizing-harm-and-supporting-employees/

Week 2 – June 10^th, 2025 Theme: The Difference Between Furlough vs. Laid Off

Is a layoff really necessary, or might a furlough work? Do you know the difference? Do you understand when to use each? This will help: https://www.adp.com/resources/articles-and-insights/articles/f/furlough-vs-laid-off.aspx

Week 3 – June 17^th, 2025 Theme: How to Lay Off Employees

Scripting a layoff conversation and making sure to infuse empathy are essential to preserving the relationship, your employee’s wellbeing, and your organization’s reputation. Here’s more to help you plan for that: https://www.intoo.com/us/blog/how-to-lay-off-employees-script-what-to-say/

Week 4 – June 24^th, 2025 Theme: Communicating Layoffs to Remaining Employees in 5 Steps

Layoffs are bound to create a dip in morale for the remaining employees. Communicate clearly and offer the correct type of forum for employees to express themselves. This resource provides some steps to assist: https://www.intoo.com/us/blog/communicating-layoffs-to-remaining-employees-steps/