Downsizing Disrupts More Than Just Headcount—It Reshapes the Invisible Networks That Drive Organizations
When layoffs hit, who do employees turn to for advice? Our latest study dives into the hidden shifts in workplace networks during corporate downsizing. Using network theory and ERGM modeling, we examined how employees in a European IT service provider adapted their advice-seeking behavior when facing sudden restructuring. Key insights: 1: Employees reallocate advice ties …