When it comes to ''The Sack",can Psychology help?

Abstract

The various ways in which people lose their jobs are discussed, and arbitrary dismissal is distinguished from redundancy. Three case studies, and some other evidence, suggest that dismissals are sometimes handled clumsily and may cause unnecessary suffering. European and British legislation to protect employees is considered, and it is argued that laws of this kind are desirable but may not overcome all of the unfortunate effects of arbitrary dismissal. Both research and existing professional practices in psychology have some applications to the problems of dismissal, but it is concluded that psychologists could make their major contribution by training managers and supervisors to handle difficult interpersonal situations more skilfully.