Levinson Institute: Tips on Dealing with Layoffs

Jaffrey, NH (PRWEB)

March 16, 2009 -- Poor leadership is having a profound effect on the

nation's businesses which are caught in the market meltdown. Employees

laid off feel badly, but those who remain sometimes feel even worse.

Managers need to step up and manage the change in order for their

organizations to survive and succeed during the deepening recession.

"Managers are gripped with a real sense of fear right now," says David Jackson, COO of the Levinson Institute.

"their inaction, indecision and insecurities are leading to a meltdown

in leadership, leaving organizations floundering. Managers aren't

expected to have all the answers, but they are expected to help their

staff adapt to changing conditions."

From years of experience in helping organizations deal with change, restructuring and layoffs, Jackson suggests managers:

1. Communicate. Provide information so that people will understand that the change was unavoidable.

2. Explain. Provide clarification about the implications of the change in order to encourage and again engender trust.

3. Walk the talk. Personally demonstrate new behaviors and commitment following the change.

4. Get buy-in. Actively seek input and advice. People will genuinely

commit and support the change when they are given opportunities to

participate.

5. Set limits. Allow time to grieve over the change, but encourage appropriate behavior and mutual respect.

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