Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Headcount, hiring & workforce planning · Core

Reduction in force

Also called: RIF

ELI5

Employer-led elimination of positions for business reasons.

Used in conversation

“The people plan needs to explain how reduction in force affects roles and decisions.”

Pitch context

You will see “Reduction in force” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches headcount, hiring & workforce planning.

Why it matters: In headcount, hiring & workforce planning, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 2

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