What are the reasons for a reduction in force (RIF)?
A reduction in staffing levels may be necessary due to a lack of work to be performed, a shortage of funding, or other organizational changes such as the elimination of certain programs or services. How did my department determine which positions to RIF? Positions were targeted based on the functional needs of the department. Management thoroughly evaluated the need for specific programs, services and positions. Once they determined the critical functions of your department, employees were then evaluated based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the needed tasks at the highest level of service. Technical skills and productivity were also considerations. If there were several employees performing the same function, how did my department decide which employee to separate? Retention of employees was based on job knowledge, technical skills, abilities, productivity, performance level, and length of service. Was Affirmative Action considered in the RIF decision? All plans f
