Navigating workforce changes can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. WorkForce Central’s Business Solutions team partners with employers to help prevent or minimize layoffs whenever possible and to support employees with clear, compassionate resources when layoffs cannot be avoided.
From proactive strategies that reduce workforce impact to coordinated assistance sessions that help affected employees confidently plan their next steps, we’re here to support both you and your team through every stage of transition.
We offer services to both prevent layoffs and assist through transition when layoffs are unavoidable.
Layoff Prevention
Prevent layoffs from happening.
Layoff Assistance
Help your team through transition with resources to land on their feet.
Preventing Layoffs
Preventing layoffs is always a priority goal. We work closely with employers to identify practical strategies that help stabilize operations and retain valued employees during times of uncertainty. Through tools like the SharedWork program and personalized consultations tailored to your unique challenges, we help you create a plan that preserves jobs, strengthens resilience, and supports long‑term business continuity.
The SharedWork program helps employers avoid layoffs by temporarily reducing employee hours while keeping their team intact. This flexible approach supports your business during economic downturns and allows your employees to maintain income and stability while operations adjust.
Consultations
Our team can meet with you to develop a customized strategy tailored to your business needs, helping you retain as many employees as possible. Through collaborative planning and expert guidance, we work with you to identify solutions that strengthen workforce stability and support long‑term success.
Assisting your team through layoffs
When layoffs become unavoidable, we’re here to help you support your employees with care, clarity, and timely access to resources. From coordinating on‑site Rapid Response sessions to offering monthly Layoff Assistance Sessions, we ensure your team has the guidance they need during a difficult transition.
Rapid Response Services
As the designated Rapid Response coordinators for Pierce County, we provide on‑site support to help your employees understand the resources available to them during a layoff. Our team delivers compassionate, informative sessions that guide your workforce through next steps, ensuring they feel supported and cared for during a difficult transition.
Monthly Layoff Assistance Sessions
If on‑site support isn’t possible, your employees can still access the help they need through our Monthly Layoff Assistance Sessions. These virtual sessions provide essential information, guidance, and resource connections ensuring your team receives support during their transition.
WorkSource Pierce offers an extensive array of support to workers facing layoff, furlough, or job loss.
Get help with layoff prevention or transition
Reach out to our team with any questions or to request services related to layoffs.