Layoff. Reduction in force. Termination. Separation. Dismissal. Redundancy. Reorganization. No matter what you call it, no human resources manager enjoys the process of letting people go from the organization. Informing employees they are losing their job is a difficult and stressful task. For the interaction between the employee and the manager or supervisor to go smoothly as possible, careful preparation, planning and effective communication are the most important elements. Proactively planning for a layoff can save an organization thousands of dollars from the cost heavy burden of talent loss.