While it’s no “cure all” for the company that is dealing with layoffs, coaching is one tool to support leaders and teams affected by layoffs.
Leadership coaching can show support, build resiliency, improve communication, and disrupt the cycle of burnout and disengagement.
If you’re an organizational leader and want to discuss ways to stop the disengagement cycle, reach out. I can show the results across an organization and help design a plan of action.
My friend Leo recently wrote on LinkedIn:
I am hearing it every day with the candidates I speak to. Layoffs can be a difficult and stressful time for everyone involved. But it's important to remember that the impact of layoffs doesn't stop with those who lose their jobs. The remaining employees also feel the effects, and it can have a significant impact on their morale, productivity, and engagement.
When layoffs happen, it's natural for employees to start questioning their own job security and to become more cautious about their future with the company. This can lead to decreased engagement and a lack of motivation, as employees may feel less invested in the company's success.
Additionally, layoffs can also lead to increased workloads for remaining employees, as they may be required to take on the responsibilities of their former colleagues. This can lead to burnout and a decrease in productivity.
It's important for companies to be mindful of the impact of layoffs on remaining employees and to take steps to address these concerns. This can include providing support and resources for employees, being transparent about the reasons for the layoffs, and communicating the company's plans for the future.
It's also important to remember that layoffs can also be contagious, other employees may start looking for other job opportunities, and that could lead to a difficult cycle of loss of talent and low morale, so it's important to keep open communication with your team, explain the reasons behind the layoffs, and show them a path for the future.
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