The article discusses the emotional turmoil employees face during company restructurings, particularly those who remain employed. Often referred to as survivor's guilt, these lingering feelings—stemming from a sense of undeservedness and responsibility for colleagues who lost their jobs—can significantly affect individuals' confidence and job performance. Experts, like psychologist Isha Metzger, emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing these emotions rather than dismissing them, as they can lead to ongoing struggles in the workplace post-restructuring.
"Those employees who remain, they feel either undeserving of being able to stay, or they feel responsible for their colleagues who lost their jobs, or they just feel kind of an overwhelming sense of guilt and sadness, even though they're still at the job."
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