Reduction in Force Checklist for HR Managers

In the event of a reduction in force (RIF) or layoff, a business may have to eliminate several positions at the same time. This is a stressful process not just for impacted employees, but for remaining employees and the HR managers tasked with delivering the bad news.

To help alleviate the burden on your team and ensure nothing falls through the cracks, Randstad RiseSmart, a part of Randstad Enterprise, has put together a practical framework to guide you from planning to execution.

Download the RIF checklist to:

  • Understand everything you need to determine before, during and after conducting a RIF.
  • Find out what to include when preparing employee separation packages and severance benefits.
  • Know the essentials in managing notifications.
  • Navigate logistical and legal compliance.
  • Discover steps you can take to support both transitioning and remaining employees.

How you handle exits today defines who you can hire tomorrow. Download the checklist to ensure you do the right thing for your employees while preserving market trust, maintaining organizational stability, and protecting your bottom line.

About Randstad RiseSmart
Randstad RiseSmart, a part of Randstad Enterprise, is a global talent solutions leader, driving talent development and transition strategies for the world's most successful employers. We enable organizations to unleash possibilities throughout their working lives for their biggest asset, their people, by leveraging a coaching-centric approach that is designed to support individuals throughout all stages of their employment, and to support businesses in onboarding, developing, mobilizing, engaging, retaining, and transitioning employees to have the best possible experience in alignment with business needs.

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Why Your AI Investment Will Only Perform as Well as Your People Investment Allows

88% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function. Yet more than 80% of firms report no measurable impact on productivity, and only 6% have seen meaningful financial results at the enterprise level.

BetterUp Labs' latest research reveals why: the conditions inside your organization, not the technology itself, determine whether AI adoption produces performance or just activity.

What you'll learn:

  • Why leadership signals, trust, and psychological fuel predict AI output quality far more than personality — and why "workslop" is a conditions problem, not a people problem
  • How managers with identical AI adoption scores produce opposite results, and why current dashboards can't tell the difference
  • Why organizations investing in coaching culture alongside AI see 231% higher ROIC and stronger cash flow

Discover what it takes to turn adoption into results.

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Winning in the Age of AI: Transforming Workforce Performance

Artificial intelligence is transforming the nature of work, but many organizations are struggling with declining workforce performance and productivity. To maintain a competitive edge, business leaders must focus on continuous human transformation and adaptability.

Read this comprehensive report to discover how to unlock new levels of performance for your teams. You will learn how to:

  • Close the Capacity Gap: Align organizational ambition with human capabilities to overcome widespread performance declines.
  • Leverage Precision Development: Boost collaborative and adaptive skills through personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Drive Financial Outcomes: Generate significant revenue growth and competitive advantage by investing in employee potential.

Download the report today to empower your workforce and start winning in the age of AI.

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Pilots vs. Passengers: The Next Evolution in Management

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how we work and upending conventional wisdom around managing performance. Our research reveals that the workforce is dividing into two distinct mindsets: Pilots who actively steer their success with technology and Passengers who are merely along for the ride.

Read this report to discover how to navigate the next evolution in management, including how to:

  • Identify the mindsets required to adapt and perform during technological shifts.
  • Develop uniquely human management skills to lead teams effectively.
  • Transform passive employees into empowered leaders through targeted coaching.

Download the report today to prepare your workforce for the future of work.

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Better Together: Human and AI Coaching for Leadership Development

Constant organizational change is hurting workforce performance. While human coaching drives meaningful leadership growth, scaling it is costly. AI coaching democratizes access but lacks emotional nuance. A hybrid model combines the strengths of both, creating a continuous operating system for employee development.

Read this report to discover how to build resilience at scale, including:

  • Human vs. AI: Learn when to rely on human empathy and when to use AI for immediate support.
  • Hybrid Action: See how shared context between AI and human coaches accelerates improvement.
  • Design Principles: Implement hybrid coaching as your strategic infrastructure.

Download the report today to empower your leaders.

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Why Your AI Investment Will Only Perform as Well as Your People Investment Allows

88% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function. Yet more than 80% of firms report no measurable impact on productivity, and only 6% have seen meaningful financial results at the enterprise level.

BetterUp Labs' latest research reveals why: the conditions inside your organization, not the technology itself, determine whether AI adoption produces performance or just activity.

What you'll learn:

  • Why leadership signals, trust, and psychological fuel predict AI output quality far more than personality — and why "workslop" is a conditions problem, not a people problem
  • How managers with identical AI adoption scores produce opposite results, and why current dashboards can't tell the difference
  • Why organizations investing in coaching culture alongside AI see 231% higher ROIC and stronger cash flow

Discover what it takes to turn adoption into results.

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The Essential Guide to Choosing the Best Outplacement Services Partner

Layoffs and organizational restructuring create a challenging and sensitive time for both employers and employees. Providing outplacement services as part of a severance package helps impacted workers transition smoothly into new roles while actively protecting your employer brand reputation. But how do you evaluate and choose the right partner to support your transitioning workforce?

Read this essential guide to understand the value of contemporary outplacement solutions and learn how to select the best provider for your organization. You will discover:

  • The core components of modern outplacement and career transition services.
  • Key employer benefits, including lower litigation risk, reduced unemployment taxes, and higher productivity among remaining staff.
  • Crucial questions to ask when evaluating top outplacement firms to ensure a great fit.

Download the guide today to ensure your departing employees receive the dedicated career transition support they deserve.

About Randstad RiseSmart
Randstad RiseSmart, a part of Randstad Enterprise, is a global talent solutions leader, driving talent development and transition strategies for the world's most successful employers. We enable organizations to unleash possibilities throughout their working lives for their biggest asset, their people, by leveraging a coaching-centric approach that is designed to support individuals throughout all stages of their employment, and to support businesses in onboarding, developing, mobilizing, engaging, retaining, and transitioning employees to have the best possible experience in alignment with business needs.

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Winning in the Age of AI: Transforming Workforce Performance

Artificial intelligence is transforming the nature of work, but many organizations are struggling with declining workforce performance and productivity. To maintain a competitive edge, business leaders must focus on continuous human transformation and adaptability.

Read this comprehensive report to discover how to unlock new levels of performance for your teams. You will learn how to:

  • Close the Capacity Gap: Align organizational ambition with human capabilities to overcome widespread performance declines.
  • Leverage Precision Development: Boost collaborative and adaptive skills through personalized, data-driven coaching.
  • Drive Financial Outcomes: Generate significant revenue growth and competitive advantage by investing in employee potential.

Download the report today to empower your workforce and start winning in the age of AI.

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Pilots vs. Passengers: The Next Evolution in Management

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how we work and upending conventional wisdom around managing performance. Our research reveals that the workforce is dividing into two distinct mindsets: Pilots who actively steer their success with technology and Passengers who are merely along for the ride.

Read this report to discover how to navigate the next evolution in management, including how to:

  • Identify the mindsets required to adapt and perform during technological shifts.
  • Develop uniquely human management skills to lead teams effectively.
  • Transform passive employees into empowered leaders through targeted coaching.

Download the report today to prepare your workforce for the future of work.

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The Case for Conditions: Why Your AI ROI Depends on Your People

As organizations invest heavily in AI, employee sense of mattering is dropping. When workers feel their contributions no longer count, quality declines into unhelpful AI-generated output. To unlock the true potential of your technology investments, you must focus on the cultural environment surrounding your workforce.

Read this report to discover how a strong coaching culture transforms AI usage, including how to:

  • Cultivate Managers: Balance human and AI investments to prevent burnout.
  • Improve Quality: Foster a sense of mattering to elevate AI-assisted work.
  • Drive Outcomes: Increase your financial returns through improved adaptive capacity.

Download the report to optimize your cultural conditions today.

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Better Together: Human and AI Coaching for Leadership Development

Constant organizational change is hurting workforce performance. While human coaching drives meaningful leadership growth, scaling it is costly. AI coaching democratizes access but lacks emotional nuance. A hybrid model combines the strengths of both, creating a continuous operating system for employee development.

Read this report to discover how to build resilience at scale, including:

  • Human vs. AI: Learn when to rely on human empathy and when to use AI for immediate support.
  • Hybrid Action: See how shared context between AI and human coaches accelerates improvement.
  • Design Principles: Implement hybrid coaching as your strategic infrastructure.

Download the report today to empower your leaders.

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The 2026 Benefits Divide: Key Trends Shaping Employer-Sponsored Benefits

The healthcare landscape is undergoing significant changes. With rising premiums and shifting plan designs, employers and HR leaders face new challenges in managing employee benefits effectively while keeping costs under control.

Read the report to discover insights on:

  • Cost Efficiency Strategies: Learn how the adoption of high deductible health plans and health savings accounts can drive mutual financial savings.
  • Preventive Care Utilization: Discover why focusing on proactive wellness and mental health support is crucial for a healthy workforce.
  • AI-Powered Analytics: Understand how actionable claims data can help identify fraud, waste, and abuse to recoup lost funds.
  • Enhanced Navigation: See how multi-agent AI assistants guide employees to make informed, cost-effective healthcare decisions.
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Sending rewards and incentives for your business can often become a time-consuming administrative burden. Tracking who received their payments, troubleshooting delivery failures, and reconciling budgets across multiple platforms takes valuable time away from your core goals.

Read this guide to discover how to optimize your incentive programs, including:

  • Streamlined Workflows: Learn how to simplify the sending process and reduce administrative headaches across your team.
  • Flexible Options: Discover how to easily send digital gift cards and monetary payouts to recipients around the world.
  • Automated Compliance: See how automated features, such as W-9 form collection and access controls, keep your business secure and compliant.
  • Budget Management: Explore robust reporting tools that make it easy to track spending, prevent fraud, and reconcile budgets.
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Gift cards remain a highly effective way to reward employees, research participants, and loyal customers. However, consumer preferences are shifting rapidly, and a generic approach to corporate incentives is no longer sufficient. To design impactful reward programs, businesses must understand the unique behaviors driving redemption.

Read the white paper to discover insights into modern reward strategies, including:

  • Generational Differences: Learn why younger consumers prioritize mobile wallet integration while older generations still value in-store redemption options.
  • The Demand for Flexibility: Understand the growing appeal of prepaid cards that give recipients total control over where they spend their rewards.
  • Geographic Variations: See how urban, suburban, and rural consumers differ in their brand preferences and redemption habits.
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Sending Rewards & Incentives Faster, Smarter, and Headache-Free

Sending rewards and incentives should be simple. However, without the right tools and processes, many businesses spend more time and money on their incentive programs than necessary. Complex manual workflows can quickly pull focus and budget away from high-priority work.

Read this guide to learn what to look for when evaluating reward platforms, including:

  • Easy Recipient Experience: Ensure your recipients have a seamless and delightful experience redeeming their rewards.
  • Global Reach: Find platforms that support international payouts without logistical hurdles.
  • Automation and Integrations: Learn how to connect your payout platform with your existing tech stack to save time and reduce errors.
  • Security and Compliance: Protect your data and maintain compliance while sending financial incentives at scale.
  • Transparent Pricing: Understand the true costs associated with sending rewards so you can maximize your program budget.
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