You are a store manager for a midsize shoe retailer located near the campus of a large university. During the summer months, you need fewer retail associates. You have a great team and don$$t want to impact employee morale negatively by laying off members of the team. Therefore, to reach the best outcome, you decide to try to convince your retail team to schedule vacation time carefully so that no one will be laid off for the summer. Which communication channel would be most appropriate?

Instant message

E$-$mail

Letter

Face$-$to$-$face meeting