Layoffs And Layoff

Survivors’ of layoff or job loss are also coping with stress and may also grieve the loss of a co-worker. According to Brockner, “(the) layoffs may elicit anxiety produced by job insecurity that may in turn influence the performance of survivors. (Brockner et al, Layoffs, 373)” There may also be questions as to whether management made the decision on who to keep and who to let go, fairly, and not based on personal preference. Brockner explains that “(Survivors) may be worried or anxious that they too will be laid off at some future date, or angry, especially if they perceive the layoffs as illegitimate. (Layoffs 375)” Clearly identifying the reason for layoffs and job cuts must be communicated to the surviving employees to mitigate stress,