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Dear _________________:
I must make an announcement that will come as bad news to many of you: Effective _________________, _________________ will be reducing its _________________ staff by _________________.
Recent changes in _________________ have made it impossible for us to maintain our staff at its current level. Although cutting staff is a painful move, for us as well for those who will be let go, we see no alternative.
Voluntary retirement will be offered to people who are eligible for it. Others will _________________.
We cannot tell you for certain at this moment which individuals will be released. We understand that this uncertainty may be anxiety-provoking for many of you, and we will try to make our announcements within _________________.
In the meantime, please continue at your posts -- most of you will be staying on with _________________, hopefully to help us build for better times.
Sincerely,
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