Tens of thousands of workers have been laid off so far this year.
Layoffs can cause feelings of fear and grief. You may be wondering, Who’s next? and Why not me? and What now? While you might not be ready or able to answer these questions, you can’t expect that these feelings of anxiety and dread will just go away. Having discussions with your team members about how they feel, what they’ve lost, and how they’ll cope is emotional intelligence in action.
Those emotions provide data about what your team members want, need, and value. Plus, you can uncover additional insights by taking an appreciative inquiry approach to resetting your team after layoffs.
