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Managing the Survivors

We've seen it, read about it, or even experienced it. Downsizing, lay-offs, and workplace changes. Clearly, it's a horrible thing to be laid off, and few people would willingly volunteer. But, there is often a silver lining for these people. They have a wealth of resources to tap into for help getting a new job and also have the chance to re-examine their careers and choose a different path if they desire. There are many success stories, where people land on their feet, often with even better jobs and careers than before.

But what about the people who are still employed—the survivors? And more specifically, what about the survivors' managers? What tools and resources are available for them? They have the behemoth task of leading and empowering the organization through the stages of letting go and moving on toward the future.

The Survivor Syndrome

Before we focus on the managers, let's look at organizational survivors in general. Along with increased workload, many survivors struggle ...

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