Layoff Alternatives & Legal Lifelines: Navigating Workforce Changes
In today’s uncertain market, organizations are adopting strategic workforce planning to minimize layoffs and support business continuity. This webinar will explore alternative workforce strategies, employer legal obligations, and best practices to manage transitions ethically and effectively.
Through a mix of expert insights, practical examples, and case studies, attendees will learn how to pivot workforce strategies, navigate legal frameworks, and maintain employee trust during challenging times.
In this webinar, you will:
- How to legally and strategically avoid layoffs through alternatives like reduced hours or salary adjustments
- Real-life examples of what’s worked (and what hasn’t) for other employers
- The importance of province-specific employment considerations
- Best practices for communicating with employees during uncertain times to maintain trust and stability
Laura Gauley
With 20 years of HR leadership spanning government, non-profit, and private sectors, Laura Gauley brings deep expertise in performance management, talent development, and HR strategy. As the HR Lead at Business Sherpa Group, she is passionate about delivering tailored solutions and cutting-edge HR technology to empower SME clients.
Justin Clory
As a lawyer at Navio Law, I provide legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs and knowledge-based businesses throughout their business life cycle, from idea to exit. We focus on providing creative solutions to entrepreneurs focused on creating innovative products for the world. I regularly advise clients from their first employee to complex restructurings as the business grows or pivots to respond to the changing landscape of the world.