What Is a Severance Plot
A severance plot is a visual chart that shows the distribution of severance payments or separation outcomes across employees or groups. It helps analysts and HR teams quickly see patterns in termination data.
How a Severance Plot Is Used
Organizations use a severance plot to compare severance amounts by department, tenure, role, or location. The plot can highlight clusters of high or low payouts and support workforce planning decisions.
Key Elements of a Severance Plot
Common elements include employee groups on one axis, severance amounts on the other, and dots or bars representing individual or aggregated values. Some plots add trend lines or reference bands to show averages or policy limits.
For more details on severance practices and data visualization, see the U.S. Department of Labor guidance on separation and severance https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta.
