How leaders can rebuild their team’s confidence after a layoff

Microsoft announced over the summer that it was cutting global head count by 2.1%. That’s 4,800 former Microsoft employees who are navigating the emotional ups and downs of losing their job. These individuals are being supported “to take their next steps” according to the all-employee communication from Amy Coleman, executive VP and Chief People Officer; part of a promise that “we will do this thoughtfully.” More than a quarter of a million Microsoft employees remain with the company, many of...