Layoffs are a fact of life today at many companies, as is survivor guilt–which engenders the feelings of fear, frustration, and distrust harbored by some people who still have their jobs. Companies can address survivor guilt by recognizing that large-scale layoffs represent fundamental organizational change. Leaders need to manage layoffs carefully, ensuring that departing employees are treated fairly and respectfully while striving to give remaining employees confidence about the future.
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Source: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior
Source: Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior
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