Stacey Runs a Small Technology Company

Essay

Stacey runs a small technology company. She has tried to retain all her staff, but her business is losing money and she has no alternative but to let several employees go. These workers are professional, loyal, and highly effective, but Stacey can no longer bear the expense of their salaries and benefits. She feels terrible about letting these employees go, and even somewhat guilty that she couldn't improve the bottom line enough to save their jobs. As the business is a technology company, much of the communication is done via email, text messaging, etc.
-How would you advise Stacey to convey to the employees that they are fired?