Podcast
Seed Seed Newplacement Talk
Dr. Sabrina Zeplin speaks with Gero Hesse about responsible workforce reduction, clear communication, fair separation processes, and outplacement. From her book "Leadership in Transformation," she discusses how companies can combine profitability and humanity.
Approximately 30 minutes reading time
How can job cuts be managed with integrity, responsibility, and humanity? In this podcast episode, Dr. Sabrina Zeplin, founder and CEO of Restart Career, speaks with Gero Hesse about the challenges companies face during restructuring. The focus is on how to reconcile economic necessity with human responsibility – especially when decisions must be made under intense time and cost pressures.
Sabrina Zeplin discusses her book "Leadership in Transformation: Successful Job Reduction with Attitude and Responsibility" and highlights the key elements of responsible change management. The conversation explores the goals companies should define before initiating a restructuring and why the choice between speed, cost efficiency, and long-term resilience has far-reaching consequences.
Furthermore, the two discuss how to achieve clear and respectful communication, the importance of separation discussions for trust and employer branding, and why the motivation of remaining employees must also be given special consideration. Another focus is on outplacement: How can digital tools, personal support, and individual guidance help those affected to find the right next career step?
A discussion about responsible job cuts, good leadership in difficult times, and how companies and employees can emerge stronger from a transformation.
