Reports that the fundamental problem with corporate restructuring as it is practised today ‐ as an ongoing strategy even in profitable times, rather than as an emergency move ‐ is that it is based on a flawed vision of what makes people and organizations work well. Excessive downsizing experiences create a new psycho‐social problem: the “survivor syndrome”. Examines survivor syndrome, identifies its causes and suggests remedies that lead to rebuilding employee commitment to the new organization.

q have given up looking for jobs and have been transferred to the Welfare system, q have decided to pursue further education, or, q have simply decided to lower their standard of living and live on one income.There are no statistics available on these groups.