Layoffs & Terminations

So in a flash of feelings you stormed out of the office and quit your job. The job hunt hasn’t been successful in the least, or maybe you just can’t find anything as good as your old job. Things...

Everyday, we hear the numbers: 10% plus unemployment numbers with the possibility of it rising further and every industry is affected. Are rumors circulating throughout your office of impending...

There are very few Americans in today's economy that are not worried about their job. Unemployment is higher than it has been in any time in recent history. Businesses all over the country are...

You go into work, just like every other day. You work until the end of the workday, when the boss calls you into his office. As he begins to talk, you can tell this is not going to be good. ...

To land a job during a bad economy, you must make yourself stand out from the crowd. The truth is, you are competing with hundreds of unemployed people with the same qualifications – so ask...

Starting to prepare for company layoffs is not a subject anyone likes to face. However with high unemployment and recession, evaluating your current situation is vital. Having a plan in place...

As employees of companies that we believe are stable due to their past history, we often overlook the obvious signs that will indicate that a layoff is on the horizon. Here are some clues to help...

A severance package during a job layoff may be the difference between financial survival for your family or failure. Unemployment is a constant threat for most workers. Your position of...

If you have been laid off or are scared that you might be laid off, you are probably wondering how to negotiate a severance package. When money is tight, the money you receive from the severance...

If you are in the unfortunate position of having to lay off workers, it is important to determine the criteria for employees layoffs carefully to avoid making mistakes. The best way to decide on...

There are some people who sit around and wait for a raise. They may wait for years, and some wait for decades. The truth is, if you sit around and wait for a raise, you probably aren’t going to...

If your company is laying off employees then you need to read this article. Instead of accepting a layoff notice (pink slip), there are some steps you can take to save your employment. This eHow...

Are you worried about losing your job? Well here is 10 signs that your employer may be about to make some cut backs.

In tough economic times, companies often lay off employees to save money and cut their expenses. Every week, we hear more and more about companies planning layoffs to cut their costs. If your...

Could your job be on the chopping block due to the recession? Well, there are a few ways to see if it's in jeopardy. Read on for some insight to help you determine if your job could be threatened.

Severance pay is when an employer agrees to give a terminated employee some kind of payment or compensation above and beyond their wages and accrued leave. While employers are not required by law...

In these uncertain times it can be very stressful hearing rumors of layoffs on the news and at your place of employment. Some companies are cutting cost by taking away some of the employee perks...

Economic uncertainty is precipitating a number of dramatic corporate changes, as business owners and managers are faced with the difficult task of downsizing. The key is to handle the process...

Having just recently posted a general article on how to lose your job, I decided to follow up with something more profession-specific. Having worked in the security industry for over two years,...

You will learn how to increase job security.

Layoff is not something new to us anymore. We hear melt-down, downsizing, mergers, layoffs everyday in the news, from our friends, family and co-workers. A lot of people are worried about losing...

No one takes a job planning to get fired. Somewhere along the way, the unthinkable happens and boom...termination of employment occurs and you’re caught unawares. You can’t believe it’s happening...

Many companies often face the tough decision to cut jobs, reduce salaries and downsize. It is impossible to predict who will be affected. It is important to realize that being laid off is a...

Whether you love or hate the company or organzation you work for, it helps to keep ears open for things you may or may not be able to control.

Finding a job after a layoff can be a challenge but also offers you a chance to look for exciting new employment or even a whole new career. There are plenty of resources to help you out.

The prospect of being laid off can be overwhelming and cause a lot of stress. It's easy to think that you have no control over layoffs and that you simply have to wait to see if it happens. The...