If you’ve been one of the many companies that has had to temporarily lay off your employees during the COVID-19 crisis, we feel for you. We have had to make this decision before as well. We have also helped a number of companies with making and executing these difficult decisions.

With the anticipation of being able to bring members of your team back, we recommend implementing an engagement plan that will keep your laid off workforce feeling valued and motivated, encouraging their desire to return to work and helping them navigate this challenging period without work. Here are some valuable elements to consider in an engagement plan.

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