What is the best action for the HR director to take to ensure that the employees who remain are not fearful of losing their jobs or feel overwhelmed with the workload? Answers Engage employees in open face-to-face conversations about their concerns and invite them to help in creating the future of the organization. Send out a reassuring email listing the positive plans for the organization as a way to look forward. Encourage employees to focus on their jobs and continue to deliver excellent work for the company. Provide employees with an assistance program as a resource to help them with the implications of the layoff