Downsizing describes the process of reducing company resources, in particular the number of employees, in order to increase efficiency and reduce costs. This is often a response to economic challenges or necessary restructuring in the company. Downsizing can have significant effects on remaining employees, particularly with regard to psychological stress and job security.
According to a study by business consultancy McKinsey, downsizing often leads to a reduction in employee motivation and an increase in work pressure. Studies show that companies that involve their employees in the process and create transparency at an early stage are better able to deal with the negative consequences.
The causes of downsizing are often financial bottlenecks, technological changes or mergers. One well-known example is the car manufacturer General Motors, which had to make drastic cuts during the financial crisis in 2008.
mentalport supports companies in accompanying downsizing processes through coaching and stress-prevention measures for employees. This helps to reduce psychological stress and strengthen the remaining workforce in the long term.
Mental health has a direct impact on corporate success. Mental health problems are currently in 3rd place among the Germany-wide reasons for sick leave and have the strongest growth rate. Companies lose like this 9,000 €/year and employee.
In addition to legally secure GBU Psyche also a decisive economic advantage at the push of a button thanks to reduced downtime due to individual prevention and intervention approaches and anonymous, proactive support through a unique coaching app to promote mental wellbeing.
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