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Management article
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Reference no. C0206C
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: "Harvard Management Communication Letter", 2002

Abstract

To minimize long-term effects on employee morale, companies must handle layoffs carefully. Thoughtful, honest, and consistent communication during a restructuring is essential to avoiding unintended aftershocks and getting back to business quickly. This article examines the assumptions underlying the language of restructuring and offers tips on how to manage the strong emotions that accompany the process.

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Abstract

To minimize long-term effects on employee morale, companies must handle layoffs carefully. Thoughtful, honest, and consistent communication during a restructuring is essential to avoiding unintended aftershocks and getting back to business quickly. This article examines the assumptions underlying the language of restructuring and offers tips on how to manage the strong emotions that accompany the process.

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