Got tough news? There are ways to deliver it — without coming off like the bad guy

Sometimes there’s no avoiding difficult conversations, especially as a manager.Talking to your workers about tough subjects like layoffs, budget cuts or performance issues is never fun, but there are ways to handle those talks with tact.
3 keys to success
Here are three ways to share the not-so-great stuff:Pay attention to timing. Don’t tell your employees bad news about the company on Monday morning or right before the holiday season. It’ll bring down morale. Instead, plan ou