Learning to Live with Downsizing; Seven Powerful Lessons for Building a Bridge to Tomorrow

Have you "survived" a company reorganization or downsizing? Do you know a friend nervous about the changes occurring at work that no one wants to talk about? Have you heard from a relative stressed about what the future holds for them and their family if they lose their job as a result of a recent merger? Are you a business executive struggling for a way to cut costs and positions while still valuing respect and individual dignity? If you answer yes to any of these questions the new entertaining and insightful business novel, Learning To Live With Downsizing by Deborah A. King, SPHR (EMI Publishing) is a "must read". This easy-to-follow presentation of seven powerful lessons for adapting to the changing business environment is a welcome change from the traditional academic approaches which are often difficult for busy employees to digest and integrate into practice. Learning To Live With Downsizing through an unexpected cyberspace journey, gives hope on how "survivor syndrome" affects the four Ps: Performance, Profitability, Productivity and Personal health. The reader is prepared for taking action to implement personal solutions for managing workplace change, as well as implementing organizational interventions that will enable employees to take greater control of their professional destiny.