Prof: Seven types of recession employees

KINGSTON, Ontario, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Canadian researchers at Queen's School of Business say managers should be aware of the seven categories employees fall under during a recession.

Douglas Reid, associate professor of Global Business at the school, said in a release from Kingston, Ontario, managers should be aware of the "attendant challenges" of each behavior type.

He said the first type is the "terminated" -- those who have been laid off but still affect former coworkers. Second was the "fearful," who expect to be cut next, but "cling tenaciously to whatever certainty their existing situation affords."

The third group was described the "indifferent," who believe only others will be affected by the recession.

The "delighted" are enthusiastic performers who revel in taking personal advantage of the recession's effect of lower prices based on clearance sales. Next came the "apocalyptic," who the school said believe the recession is a necessary "reset" for the failures in capitalism.

The sixth group were described as "longers," who hope for a good severance package and feel optimistic about finding a new job quickly.

The final and ideal group was the "engaged," the release said. Those workers were described as the core of a company's renewal efforts who "understand the consequences of the recession and what needs to be done to help the business recover."