Brace Yourself for Possible Layoffs

March 10, 2009 by  
Filed under Layoffs & Firings

Fear of being fired? Many of us in the same boat. I was also a victim of a layoff years ago! I know what is happening. Perhaps there was a strange feeling that something was not right Åre work. Or perhaps your employer’s voice dismissal. Either way you’re anticipating the ... Continue Reading

Understand why they were dismissed

March 9, 2009 by  
Filed under Layoffs & Firings

There is a big difference between being left as part of a reduction of the workforce compared to being fired for cause. Be dismissed for cause requires the company to document the alleged misdoings and must be disclosed to employees being fired. The law may vary from state to state, ... Continue Reading

Career change in Recession

March 8, 2009 by  
Filed under Layoffs & Firings

One way to cope with the recession is considering a career change. He does not like too much the idea of change in career plans during a recession. However, if you have already felt the effect of the recession – say they have been dismissed, why not give a career ... Continue Reading

How to prepare and survive a layoff

March 4, 2009 by  
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Dismissal is not new to us more. We heard melt down, the reduction, mergers, layoffs in the news every day, our friends, family and coworkers. Many people are worried about losing their jobs. I’ve gone through two layoffs. What I learned about this experience is learning to accept, let go ... Continue Reading

Fired prior to this contract: Five ways to ruin any interview

February 28, 2009 by  
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Arrive on time. Dress well. Write a thank-you note. Do not lie on the application. You have the job search basics, but the gods of jobs have plagued their village with a drought. If you’re interviewing after a layoff, finding a change of employment or the documentation for your interview ... Continue Reading

How to deal with the complaint from employee

February 26, 2009 by  
Filed under Workplace

De asked: I have an employee that is constantly complaining to my boss, no matter what I do I can’t please her.. Help? I am an assistant manager and part of my duties is to be the human resource person. We hired this girl to work our 3rd shift and she says ... Continue Reading