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Case study: Cosworth tackles the 'survivor syndrome'

In our case study of Cosworth, a well-known manufacturer of racing-car engines, we get a first-hand account from the company's HR manager Kate Harvey about her experiences of managing employees who survived a large-scale redundancy programme.

What is the "survivor syndrome"?
The reasons for restructure
Job cuts
How to manage the redundancy process
Early and accurate communication
Consultation process
Selection for redundancy
Managing survivors

KEY POINTS

  • "Survivor syndrome" describes the emotional impact on individuals who are not selected for redundancy during a job-loss exercise.