41% of employees experience health problems following a reorganization.
The credit crisis has made reorganizations seem unavoidable, but they often neglect employee well-being. A recent FNV report, "Ill because of Uncertainty," reveals that 41% of workers involved in restructurings suffer health issues.
Since last year, experts have been developing EU guidelines for healthier restructurings. Research is underway into the mental and physical health effects on laid-off workers and those remaining behind, who must deliver the same results with fewer staff—often leading to significant stress. Managers also report high stress levels from leading smaller, demotivated teams.
