Abstract
M.Phil.
The problem addressed in this study is the effect on one's quality of life after retrenchment. There are devastating effects for people's spiritual, physical, emotional, social, mental and financial dimensions, affecting their overall quality of life. The problem too, is that retrenchments are on the increase in South Africa. There are many reports in the South African media, of retrenchment statistics and companies involved in retrenchment projects. The purpose of the study is to explore how people experience retrenchment. To what extent are there consequences relating to their retrenchment, affecting their life dimensions and overall quality of life. The purpose of this study is also to determine how Personal and Professional Leadership (PPL) can make a contribution to support people to come to terms with the negative effects of their retrenchment across their life dimensions.