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== Common abbreviations for ''reduction in force'' ==
'''RIF''' – A generic reduction in force, of undetermined method. Often pronounced like the word ''riff'' rather than spelled out. Sometimes used as a verb, as in "the employees were pretty heavily ''riffed''".

'''eRIF''' – Layoff notice by email.

'''IRIF''' – Involuntary reduction in force – The employee(s) did not voluntarily choose to leave the company. This usually implies that the method of reduction involved either layoffs, firings, or both, but would not usually imply resignations or retirements. If the employee is fired rather than laid off, the term "with cause" may be appended to indicate that the separation was due to this employee's performance and/or behavior, rather than being financially motivated.

'''VRIF''' – Voluntary reduction in force – The employee(s) did play a role in choosing to leave the company, most likely through resignation or retirement. In some instances, a company may exert pressure on an employee to make this choice, perhaps by implying that a layoff or termination would otherwise be imminent, or by offering an attractive severance or early retirement package. Conversely, the company is not obliged to accept an employee's decision and may not accept every employee who volunteers for a VRIF.

'''WFR''' – Work force reduction.