Malloy will take the ‘ink’ out of pink slips. Targeted workers will get the bad news face to face.

Colleen Flanagan, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s spokeswoman: “It’s our preference that the notice for layoffs be given in person, if at all possible. If that’s not possible, workers will be notified by certified mail.”

Gov. Dannel Malloy on Monday, May 9.