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If You Think Downsizing Might Save Your Company, Think Again

Harvard Business Review

Even in healthier financial times, such as now, firms often downsize because it is seen as a way to reduce costs, adjust structures, and create leaner, more efficient workplaces. Any moves that eliminate important intangible resources may limit the ability of managers to counteract the negative effects from employee layoffs.