People are getting laid off daily during the recession and I’ve mentioned some tips on How To Stay Invisible. Now over at Wired they broke down the top 4 contents of how to lay off someone – or tell tall signs that you might be getting fired.

While most are pretty standard:

1) Predictability

2) Understanding

3) Empowerment

4) Compassion

Those are 4 ‘okay’ ideas but I’d like to add my personal top 4:

Humor

What? There’s nothing funny about being fired…well, there is if you make it. Why not make have fun with it (especially if its someone you don’t like).

Surprise Party

Seriously?! Yep, that’s right. Have a surprise party for the firee. Let them know with cake and friends (co-workers).

Laid Off Card

I’m pretty sure hallmark makes these cards – find one – fill it out and put on an empty box for their personal items so it’s the first thing they see in the morning.

Time Them

If you have to do massive lay-offs why not time them and the winner gets a surprise like a stapler or a roll of tape.

Any other suggestions?