Question 1
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Downsizing is difficult because of the pain involved for those who are downsized, and also, because of the unpleasantness of having to communicate the bad news. Downsizing is emotional for the employees who remain afterward and are expected to do more with less. Downsizing calls for strong leadership, and HR can help by helping management craft and communicate positive messages; identify how new priorities and strategies call for redesigned jobs so that a smaller workforce can focus on what’s most important; make sure that employees have realistic expectations; encourage employees and departments to collaborate; and identify high-potential employees who can take on challenging new assignments that can develop them for advancement. 

Explain the role of HR during a downsizing. Why is it so important that HR be involved, during and after a downsizing?

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Downsizing of employees is a most important part of any human resource management in organization cause if any employees not working properly for thei... View the full answer