As leaders set about reshaping their agencies, it’s hard to imagine an effective reorganization that doesn’t involve some sort of downsizing or even a reduction in force. Is your agency ready for RIFs? Few are. Mr. Neal, former Chief Human Capital Officer for DHS, has been responsible for conducting RIFs accurately and in accordance with law and regulation, while addressing employee communications and fairness. Ms. Tomchek, a former HR director for the Departments of Justice and Commerce, and Mr. Neal will examine the building blocks for successfully running a RIF, including the necessary, and often time-consuming, steps required to prepare for a RIF.