I learned a coworker is being let go in a few weeks and have been asked not to say anything. I let leadership know I think this is a mistake. This person is amazing and I see myself working with them along my career in different capacities. Has anyone been in this situation before? Any guidance?

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You cannot tell them. I have known that people are being let go ( my boss and a friend were both being let go) before and, if you say anything, you are risking your own job.

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Did your friend find out that you knew and didn’t tell them? How did they react?

I think you letting leadership know it is a mistake is about all you can do. If they continue and fire your coworker then keep in touch with them afterwards. Make sure they know you are more than happy to be a reference for them.

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Is it me?!

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If they’re a friend I would tell them :/

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D5 I get your point, but having a extra few weeks to find a job in this climate could make a huge difference.

Go Office Space on they ass

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Honestly just put yourself in their shoes. Informing them ahead of time will help them look for another job.

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If they are a subordinate of yours and they did great work for you and you respect and value what they did but business being what it is they’re being let go, I would pull them aside and say look I need to tell you something and it could cost me a lot doing so but I value what you did for me and for the team and I need you to know what’s about to happen so you can prepare yourself.

If you tell anyone it will blow back on me but I care enough about you and what you did for us to risk that.

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What company?

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If you inform them, you can join them too. Be ready for consequences

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Cmon I wanna know

This person was very grateful. I learned a few things about their situation that makes me proud to have helped. We’re all human. Let’s have each other’s backs.

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And no I never said explicitly what I know, but guided them to be prepared in case something happened.

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Deloitte? Damn is this me

Are the the engagement leaders such as managers usually informed about a resource being laid off ??

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This person just asked me if they should be worried for their job. I’m going to suggest it wouldn’t hurt to find something in case something does happen. This person is very savvy and will read between the lines. That protects me and gives them time to search.

Phew. It’s not me.

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