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Articles about the process of downsizing, it's effect, research and related material

Pink-Slip Blues

By Anni Layne - The psychological repercussions of layoffs may sabotage downsized employees, survivors, and companies for years after a cutback, says author Ruth Luban. Here, she offers tips for softening the emotional blows of a pink slip. (Added: 18-Jul-2003 Hits: 760 )

Little Payoff in Layoffs

By Terry Wall - Little payoff in layoffs Smart companies look at hiring when economy hits a slump. (Added: 18-Jul-2003 Hits: 905 )

10 Hard Truths About Layoffs

By Linda Tischler - Who ever imagined that change-the-world companies like Cisco, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard would be laying off thousands of workers? And who thought that you would be among them -- or worried that you might be next? Here's a personal survival guide for tough times (Added: 18-Jul-2003 Hits: 1125 )

A Rotating Layoff to Save Jobs

By Ellyn Spragins - Establishing rotating work weeks as an alternative to layoffs. (Added: 18-Feb-2003 Hits: 897 )

Surviving The Layoff Aftermath

By Victor D. Infante - This article though published in 2001, is still relevant. When a company implements layoffs, it is essential that its planning and preparation take the concerns and well-being of the surviving employees into account. Since December, more than 133,000 US. (Added: 7-Dec-2006 Hits: 588 )

How to Avoid a Layoff

By George Gendron - How one company's workers chose voluntary leaves of absence instead of layoffs. (Added: 18-Feb-2003 Hits: 872 )

How Is Severance Pay Determined?

By n a - This short article provides some of the parameters for determining severence pay. A must-read for human resources personnel and those employees facing a lay-off. (Added: 7-Dec-2006 Hits: 650 )

Take This Job and Click It

By Cecilia Rothenberger - Legions of recently downsized workers are gathering to gripe, network, and find jobs on the Web. To join this virtual support group, all you need is a pink slip, a r�sum�, and a bitter streak. (Added: 18-Jul-2003 Hits: 641 )

Next Steps After a Layoff

By n a - Nothing quite shakes up your life like being told you�re suddenly out of a job. Should the unthinkable happen and you find yourself the victim of a company layoff, take comfort in the fact that you�re not alone. Find out how you can make the best of your situation. (Added: 7-Dec-2006 Hits: 508 )

Downsizing -- The Long Term Effects - Free Article

By Robert Bacal - When managers are faced with downsizing, they tend to focus on the immediate and practical needs that emerge at the time when staff are being let go. After all, employees need to be selected and notified, one of the most difficult tasks for any manager. Jobs responsibilities need to be shuffled, and generally the period where downsizing is occurring is very busy and emotionally taxing. (Added: 15-Oct-2002 Hits: 2030 )

HOSPITAL RESTRUCTURING AND BURNOUT

By Ronald J. Burke - Increasingly, organizations are experiencing changes as a result of extensive downsizing, restructuring, and merging. In Canada, government-sponsored medicine has been affected as hospitals have merged or closed, reducing essential medical services and resulting in extensive job loss for hospital workers, particularly nurses. Hospital restructuring has also resulted in greater stress and job insecurity in nurses. (Added: 7-Dec-2006 Hits: 642 )

USATODAY.com - Managers making layoffs can feel demoralized

By USAToday - As we see downsizing occurring all over all industries today, it is important to consider all aspects of the layoff process. Not only is it difficult for the people who are no longer employed, the ramifications can be felt throughout the organization. It is critical to share information with people In addition, don't overlook the difficult position of the manager forced to actually have the layoff conference with the team. USA Today shares an interesting perspective on this topic. (Added: 15-Oct-2002 Hits: 1301 )

QUALITY DIGEST ARTICLE / KEN BLANCHARD

By Ken Blanchard - Most companies have no plan associated with downsizing other than to reduce their cost structure using the easiest means possible, namely reduce head count. The positive impact is questionable. A recent American Management Association study reported that within a year, only 46 percent of downsized companies reported increased profits, and only 33 percent reported increased productivity. (Added: 15-Oct-2002 Hits: 722 )

Laid Off: How to Make Losing Your Job a Winning Venture

By Chandra Fox - Find out how to turn the loss of your job into the opportunity of your life. Also included are tips for recognizing that you are about to be laid off from your job. (Added: 7-Dec-2006 Hits: 459 )

Serving the American Public:Best Practices in Downsizing

By US Government - Following are some of the highlights of the Downsizing Study Team's findings from our investigation of benchmarked organizations: (Added: 15-Oct-2002 Hits: 5158 )

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