I am consistently amazed at how different people perceive and respond to the same experience so differently. This variation seems to expand exponentially when stressors are applied. What is viewed as traumatic by some is exciting for others. Experiences causing a state of demobilizing paralysis in one person produce minimal reaction or disturbance of normalcy in another. Crisis Care Network is frequently requested to provide consultation and support during corporate reorganizations, downsizings, plant closings, and terminations. Whereas these incidents do not pose imminent danger, involve loss of life, or produce gruesome images, they disturb the equilibrium of individuals and workgroups significantly enough to benefit from strategic application of competent compassion. Several studies have noted the increased risk of suicide and violence as correlated with these events.

In this edition of PracticePoints, we introduce several external authors to offer a variety of professional perspectives to the same event. Represented will be an attorney, an EAP professional, and individual/organizational change management consultants. We believe that doing so helps develop a more comprehensive understanding and supports accomplishment of additional organizational objectives. The opinions expressed are respected but do not necessarily reflect the position of Crisis Care Network.

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This excellent article, reprinted with permission from the Employee Assistance Report, explores the critical role EAP professionals play in helping to mitigate the impact of a corporate downsizing. [read more]

No one in the world of business during the past decade has escaped the staggering forces of change that have affected everything about the way organizations work. The world continues to change dramatically and rapidly. Change, both planned and unplanned, impacts almost all organizations and their people. [read more]

Whether it is due to technology advances, corporate mergers, or downsizing, today's workplace is characterized by rapid change. This brief video video captures the value of managing our own personal response to change, rather than fighting the change itself. The excerpt is taken from a larger training series entitled Taking Charge of Change. If interested in more information on this resource please click training.

This provocative article provides a unique insight from the perspective of both the legal and managerial aspects of traumatic events in the workplace. While the author is a lawyer, this document should not be construed as legal advice. [read more]