Profit losses, mergers and organizational integration can cause stress and anxiety for employees. In this scene from The Office, a team from the corporate level has arrived and rumors are flying about why they came. Talk of mergers or other major business changes need to be addressed and communicated well to ensure that workplace gossip is kept to a minimum. If employees’ questions are answered, they won’t have anything to speculate about.
Assessments are also helpful in times of change because they enable leaders to determine which employees are more apt to adapt, and which ones will require more coaching through the process. Communicating to employees is key, but understanding how to communicate can give managers the material they need to communicate more effectively.
