Understanding Employee Needs

The workers who have not been downsized are more important than ever to the future of the organization. It is important to understand their needs so you can help create a better team of employees who share common goals and help the organization move forward. There are several ways you can identify and meet employee needs after a downsizing or workforce reduction.

Discussion groups and workshops are good opportunities for employees to discuss their feelings about the changes and move forward. They can be informal groups led by employees or formal discussions led by outside consultants or counselors.

Organization-sponsored activities such as sports teams or company picnics are excellent ways to help employees get to ...

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