Tag: sickness absence
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Upsizing, Downsizing, and Workplace Behaviors: Links to Sickness Absence from Mental Disorders
Introduction Organizational restructuring—whether expanding teams (upsizing) or reducing staff (downsizing)—is a constant feature of modern work life. Beyond the operational and financial implications, changes in organizational size and structure can influence employee well-being. This article examines how upsizing, downsizing, and workplace offensive behaviors relate to sickness absence due to common mental disorders (CMDs) over time,…
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Upsizing, Downsizing, Workplace Offense, and Mental Health-Related Absence: Insights from a Longitudinal Cohort Study
Understanding the Research Question Organizational restructuring—whether expanding (upsizing) or contracting (downsizing) through layoffs or role reductions—can significantly affect employee well-being. In parallel, workplace offensive behaviors, such as harassment or bullying, are known to raise stress levels and undermine job satisfaction. This article summarizes key findings from a longitudinal cohort study that investigates how upsizing, downsizing,…
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Upsizing, Downsizing, and Mental Health Absence: Long-term
Introduction Organizational restructuring, including upsizing and downsizing, is a common feature of modern work life. Researchers have long debated how such changes affect employee well-being and attendance, particularly when it comes to sickness absence due to common mental disorders (CMDs) such as anxiety and depression. This longitudinal cohort study examines how shifts in workforce size…