Maintaining Staff Morale During Downsizing
Staff morale can plummet during downsizing and other significant, enforced organisational changes. Managers have the very difficult task of dealing with their own concerns as well as trying to support their staff through the change, while maintaining an acceptable...
The Importance of Participative Work Design when Restructuring an Organisation
Change and uncertainty resulting from organisational restructuring can be frightening and highly stressful. However, it can also be an opportunity for both the organisation and the individual if a participative work design approach is adopted…
Knowledge Sharing and Organisational Commitment in the Context of Downsizing
This article looks at the benefits of organisational knowledge sharing and commitment in the context of downsizing. Knowledge sharing activities have the potential to enhance organisational effectiveness by bringing employees together and fostering the development of...