Maintaining morale during and after downsizing

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Employee morale may be adversely affected by the layoffs and changes brought about by a corporate restructuring. Even employees who are not laid off may become demoralized because they feel insecure about their jobs. Supervisors can help to improve employee morale in these situations by meeting regularly with the employees and allowing them to express their feelings. Supervisors should approach the problem in a way that makes the employees feel that they can control their situations. The supervisors should work to improve communication in both directions. Supervisors can set the tone in their departments by being patient and focusing on positive accomplishments. Employees should be given time to adapt to changes, and the supervisor should make plans for the periods before, during, and after the transitions.

Human resource management, Acquisitions and mergers, Corporate reorganizations, Employee morale

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Maximizing management potential by building self-esteem

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Managers can enhance their career opportunities by developing their self-esteem. Positive self-esteem is defined as a strong sense of self-worth. Two techniques to build one's own self-esteem are positive affirmation and imaging. One technique to build the self-esteem of others is to practice the 'double-win', or catching people in the act of doing something right and commending them for it. One technique for making a habit of strong self esteem is the 'PIN' technique, a three-step sequence of focusing on what is positive, then on what is interesting, and third, and always last, on what is negative.

Self-esteem, Self esteem, Interpersonal relations

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