Mass lay-offs: study shows motivations behind turnover intentions and mobility-oriented behavior of over-qualified employees

Abstract

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Researchers from the European Union studied the effect of impending mass lay-offs on employees at a financial services organization. They found that promotion-focused employees (but not prevention-focused employees) who perceived themselves to be overqualified for their current roles, compared with promotion-focused employees who perceived themselves to be underqualified, showed higher turnover intentions and, indirectly, mobility-oriented behavior. Originality The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.