How to Write an Apology Email for Delayed Salary Increments Without Losing Staff Support

Dear Seniors,

Need your help and advice. Our HR team wants to write an apology email to the staff on behalf of management regarding the delay in this year's annual increment. Due to the recession in the market, the increment will not occur in the fixed month as in past years but will be postponed by 5-6 months. However, for junior staff such as peons and other employees on lower salaries, the increment will still occur as usual.

Could someone please share a draft with me that will not disappoint the staff for whom the increment is delayed, and that will encourage their continued support for the management, as they have shown over the past 50 years?

I thank you in advance for your assistance. Please share the drafts.

Warm Regards

Peons and other lower staff must not have official or personal email IDs, as many of them may not be well-versed in the English language. It is appreciated to call them collectively or individually to explain the situation and express regret. In my opinion, a letter or email will not effectively serve this purpose. However, if you still require a draft letter, we will be happy to assist you in drafting it.