It's not about you
When breaking hard news to employees, you should honestly explain the reasons for your decision, express gratitude for their service and make clear that the terminations are unrelated to their performance. And remember that you aren't the focus of the conversation. You need to create space for your staff's reactions, which could range from imperceptible to volcanic.
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