When disruptive events occur -  employees have predictable stress responses.

They freeze by...

• Taking a wait & see attitude 
• Listening to rumors/gossip
• Being indecisive 

See How to Combat Rumors & Gossip 

They flee by...

• Updating their resume
• Calling the recruiters
• Hiding in their office 

They fight by.. 

• Complaining
• Threatening to leave ("I've got this great offer!")
• Creating rumors/gossip