Communicating Change Without Losing Your Team

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How do you lead your team through uncertainty without losing trust, momentum, or top performers? In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt (President & CEO of AAIM Employers Association) and employment attorney Burt Garland (Ogletree Deakins) dive deep into how HR leaders can communicate change effectively — and empathetically.

Discover practical strategies to guide your team through role changes, restructures, and even layoffs while keeping morale and culture intact.

Also in this episode:

- The potential repeal of Missouri’s Paid Sick Leave Act

- How to respond if ICE visits your workplace

- A Supreme Court decision that changes how performance reviews could be seen legally

This is a must-watch episode for HR professionals navigating a rapidly shifting workplace — brought to you by AAIM Employers Association, your go-to partner for leadership development, legal compliance, and workforce strategy.

Timestamps:

The Danger of Delaying Paid Sick Leave Compliance – 00:03:03 – 00:06:08

What to Do When ICE Shows Up at Your Workplace – 00:06:33 – 00:09:35

Performance Reviews as Discrimination? – 00:09:58 – 00:14:25

How to Communicate Change Without Losing Your Team – 00:22:25 – 00:24:54

Supporting Your Team During Layoffs: What HR Gets Wrong – 00:30:02 – 00:31:03

Brought to you by AAIM Employers Association — your partner in HR support, compliance, and professional development.

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