Related Topics : Downsizing And Layoffs

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: 1640 )

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: 782 )

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: 1380 )

By Mother Jones - Contrary to popular myths, downsizing does not necessarily make companies more profitable, more productive, or even smaller. As former downsizer Alan Downs reports, however, it does drive down wages. (Added: 15-Oct-2002 Hits: 847 )