Psychology Today | 28.05.2026 21:10
We’ve all been there—maybe there’s been an economic downturn leading to layoffs and turnover, or maybe the company has been acquired and is going through a major restructuring with plenty of growing pains and changing expectations along the way. Or maybe there’s simply a new boss whose new policies and procedures clash with those of the department they’re charged with leading. Whatever the reason, most of us have experienced workplace climates that are less than ideal. The problem is that low morale is like a virus—it spreads quickly and can be difficult to contain once it takes hold.
