In this situation, it is critical to inform employees in a respectful, transparent, and empathetic manner. The following is a suggested communication framework and sample content that you can adjust based on your actual situation: # Notice on the Company's Layoff and Early Retirement Plan Dear [employee name]: Hello! I am very sorry to inform you that due to the company's business adjustments, we have to make the difficult decision to lay off employees. After careful consideration, the company has decided to launch an early retirement plan, giving priority to employees aged 45 and above. This decision was not made lightly, and we fully understand the impact and inconvenience this may cause you, and we would like to express our sincere apologies. ## I. Details of the Early Retirement Plan 1. **Retirement conditions**: All employees aged 45 and above who have worked in the company for [X] consecutive years can apply for early retirement. 2. **Retirement benefits**: - Calculation of pension: It will be calculated in accordance with relevant national and company regulations, combined with your years of service, salary level and other factors to ensure that you can enjoy the retirement benefits you deserve. - Additional benefits: In addition to the statutory pension, the company will also provide a one-time subsidy of [X] yuan to eligible early retirement employees to express the company's gratitude for your hard work over the years. - Insurance and benefit extension: Within [specific time] after you complete the early retirement procedures, the company will continue to pay for your social insurance and housing provident fund to protect your rights and interests. At the same time, you can continue to enjoy the commercial insurance benefits provided by the company until the expiration of the benefits. ## II. Application process and time arrangement 1. **Application process**: If you are interested in participating in the early retirement plan, please fill out the "Early Retirement Application Form" and submit it to the company's Human Resources Department before [Application Deadline]. The application form can be obtained on the company's internal website or the Human Resources Department. 2. **Review and communication**: The Human Resources Department will complete the review within [X] working days after receiving the application and communicate the review results to you. If the review is passed, we will arrange for you to handle the subsequent retirement procedures. 3. **Retirement procedures**: The specific time for retirement procedures will be notified separately. Please keep your phone open so that we can contact you in time. It is expected that the retirement procedures will be handled in a centralized manner during the period [start date]-[end date]. ## III. Company support and assistance 1. **Career counseling and guidance**: To help you better adapt to life after retirement, the company will provide free career counseling and re-employment counseling services to eligible employees. We will work with professional institutions to provide you with support in resume writing, interview skills training, etc., to help you start a new journey in life. 2. **Psychological care**: We are well aware that this news may bring you some psychological pressure. The company will arrange one-to-one psychological counseling services for each early retirement employee to help you relieve your emotions and adjust your mentality. If you have any needs, you can contact the company's human resources department to make an appointment for consultation at any time. ## IV. Future development prospects of the company This business adjustment is a strategic decision made by the company to better adapt to market changes and achieve sustainable development. Although we have to say goodbye to some colleagues temporarily, the company is full of confidence in the future. Through this adjustment, we will optimize the business structure, enhance core competitiveness, and lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of the company. In the future, the company will continue to uphold the people-oriented concept and strive to create a better development space and working environment for employees. We sincerely thank you for your contribution to the company over the years. Your professionalism, dedication and valuable experience are indispensable assets in the development of the company, and we will always remember them. I hope you can enjoy a leisurely and comfortable life after retirement and start a new chapter in your life. If you have any questions or need further communication, please feel free to contact me or the Human Resources Department. Thank you again for your understanding and support! [Your Name] [Notification Date] I hope the above content is helpful to you. During the notification process, please be patient and open-minded, be ready to answer employees' questions, and provide necessary support and help.