Workin' it Out Podcast
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Workin' it Out Podcast
Survivor’s Remorse After Layoffs: The Hidden Toll on Federal Workers | The Daily Drum
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Vanessa J. Weaver, PhD
We begin a powerful three-part series: "Survivor’s Remorse: The Emotional Fallout of Federal Layoffs."
Across federal agencies, job cuts continue to shake departments to their core, but what happens to those who remain?
Clinical psychologist Dr. Vanessa Weaver joins us to unpack what survivor’s remorse looks like in the workplace and how it impacts mental health, morale, and job performance.
Topics Discussed:
- What is survivor’s remorse in the workplace?
- Why employees feel guilty after layoffs, even when they’re spared
- Signs that it’s affecting your mental health or performance
- Strategies to cope with grief and isolation
- How managers can support teams during turbulent times
- When to seek professional help
Join the conversation in the comments. Have you experienced survivor’s guilt at work? How did you cope? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for Parts 2 and 3 of this timely series.
