http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/07/09/HR_Policies_Procedures_Layoff_RIF_Reduction_Force_Costs.aspxA reduction in force (RIF) often seems the obvious cure to financial challenges, but there can be surprisingly high costs associated with a RIF. You may want to consider alternatives. en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Debug Build: 60217.2664)