When a company needs to make a downsizing, employees tend to value the job they have much more. It is not easy to find a job overnight, therefore, it must be recognized that having a job today is a treasure that many yearn for.
Be aware of the current situation
This does not mean that the person should be conformist or that he silences his criticism of his environment at work. “The labor market has taken a significant turn and it is imperative to adapt; a situation of widespread unemployment can affect self-esteem, mental and physical health, emotional security and in general relationships in different contexts, this due to the increase in the level of stress, “says Ana María Briceño, CEO of Executive Talent SAS.
Valuing job opportunities
Therefore, being grateful will never be enough, even more so when you work in a company where “you are valued, you are well paid, you have opportunities for growth, your work fills you with pride and you feel that your contribution is fundamental for the good development of the company, in conclusion, you are happy, “says Manuel Barrios, manager of Genes Outplacement.
How and by whom makes the decision?
Some companies decide not to rule on layoffs beforehand, since these decisions can have a great impact on the structure and work environment. Also, because the idea is not to generate panic among employees.
In some cases the decision to remove a certain worker may fall into the hands of your direct bosses. However, sometimes there are management or external causes that determine the number of employees that can be kept in the company, either due to budget issues or restructuring of the organization.
When leaders analyze their teams – in case it is time to dispense with a member – the attitude of satisfaction of their subordinates can be a criterion when making a determination.
Is it possible to know this situation beforehand?
According to Barrios, you can try to “have an honest conversation with the bosses, because this will allow the employee to understand the situation of the company, or what plans or decisions can be made.”
Rumors of future layoffs can lead to an environment of insecurity, discouragement and disunity among employees. In these cases, “think about how many people could be in less favorable situations, fill yourself with good energy, be proactive; good energy is contagious, you must be a reference in that aspect for your colleagues and collaborators, “says Manuel Barrios.
Always learn, grow and be grateful
At the end of the day, all the work experiences you acquire will serve you well in the future. Not only will you learn to work with different types of leadership, but also the ability to face difficult situations, work in a team and know how to listen.
If a job dismissal is inevitable, impotence, anger or resentment should be avoided as much as possible, as these emotions can end good working relationships. It is ideal to work on “emotional intelligence, maintain control, try to leave on the best terms, make an excellent delivery record and reflect to improve in what needs to be strengthened,” recommends Briceño.
“The important thing before a job disengagement, regardless of the causes, is to make an analysis of what has been learned, stay with the positive aspects and discard those factors that generated discomfort so as not to replicate them in future experiences”, advises Noel González, head of Candidate and Temporary Experience at Adecco.
The work must be done with pleasure and motivation, in this way you can continue to grow personally and professionally. You have to be grateful for what you have. Of course, if a job does not satisfy you integrally, you must resume the job search in advance, so you will be prepared and willing to face new challenges.