Shake-ups are useful, but firms need to get the human equation right

There are emotional and motivational impacts on workers when they are shuffled or shown the door.

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Andy J. Yap There is a growing trend in the tech sector of mass layoffs as part of companies' adaptation strategies. Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch once said: “If the rate of change on the outside exceeds the rate of change on the inside, the end is near.

” To remain competitive, companies must adapt quickly to an ever-evolving business landscape. In times of growth, they may expand rapidly, hiring aggressively. But when conditions shift, so must their strategies.



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