As a person who was affected by layoff, spin off and acquisitions, I have come to these conclusions
1. Layoffs, mergers, spin off and acquisitions have been there and will be there.
2. I ask myself what am I learning from this change? How can I work on myself to understand the change? How can I contribute? What new way of thinking can I bring to explore new possibilities.
3. By doing the above, I was able to expand my horizon and explore possibilities such as self employment, coaching and self development.
4. In the same manner I think the changes mentioned in your article will open up each author and reader to new possibilities and avenues.
Let's take that energy and keep working