Crafting a Compassionate & Strategic RIF Announcement

Background
As of August 2023, a Web3 Gaming startup faces a challenging period necessitated by recent GST announcements, leading to the difficult decision to reduce our workforce. As Chief of Staff, you are charged with the sensitive task of announcing this Reduction in Force (RIF) at the upcoming all-hands meeting.

The primary objective is to deliver this message in a way that preserves trust, minimizes uncertainty, and mitigates post-RIF attrition, reinforcing the company's dedication to its values and its people.

Objective
Your task is to develop a comprehensive narrative and conceptualize a presentation deck for communicating the RIF. The submission should articulate the strategic reasoning behind each component of the presentation, focusing on creating an empathetic and transparent message that reaffirms the company's commitment to its values and people,