From the founder of "layoff survivor sickness" an updatededition of a book for today's downsized workforceThoroughly revised and updated, David Noer's classic book aboutdownsized organizations has never been more relevant. Reports ofthe most recent layoffs are making the front pages of ournewspapers with frightening regularity. And massive downsizingcontinues to reshape the face of American business. But what aboutthose who remain behind? Healing the Wounds provides anantidote to the widespread malaise on the American business sceneleft in the wake of workforce reductions. Drawing on case studiesand original research, David M. Noer-an expert frequently quoted inmajor media such as The Wall Street Journal andFortune on the topic of layoffs and layoff survivorsickness-provides executives, human resource professionals,managers, and consultants with an original model and clearguidelines for revitalizing downsized organizations and theemployees left behind.* Offers thoroughly revised edition of a book about layoffs andthose who are left behind* Filled with relevant case studies and recent research* Written by David Noer an acclaimed expert on the topic* Gives employers much-needed guidance for revitalizing downsizedcompanies