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Layoffs can leave remaining staff with twice the work

For those receiving them, pink slips mean the end of a job. But for employees who escape management’s cuts, layoffs often mean just the opposite—more work. Staff reductions at associations and private firms often equate to the same amount of work being shared by fewer employees, a consequence of downsizing that can cause employee burnout, say some association executives and career consultants. Jeremy Denton, knows firsthand how staff cuts can affect workload. That’s because he now juggles the responsibilities of his new position—executive director of the 350-member Overseas Automotive Council, the international arm of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association—and… Read More