58%

The proportional increase in layoffs and discharges in 2008 versus 2007
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

The process of Downsizing can be both complex and, at the same time, necessary. Downsizing with Confidence, by Deems and Deems, gives the reader a straightforward, no-nonsense way to navigate through this process. It talks about identifying necessary (and unnecessary) resources, planning and carrying out downsizing plans, necessary documentation, post-downsizing organizational issues, and re-hiring considerations as the situation changes.

Did you know that it is critical for you to do multiple employee analyses before downsizing, such as gender, salary level and age breakdowns? Did you know that there are advantages to both phased and single event downsizing efforts?

This practical pocket guide will address these and many more critical details of a typical downsizing effort. At the same time, it acknowledges the human side of downsizing, how it may affect both employees and the managers who execute the plans.

If you are a manager who has seen the writing on the wall, and don’t know where to start on the downsizing process, this guide will give you a thorough and sincere guide. It addresses both the care and control that must be maintained when your organization experiences this kind of shift.