Layoffs & Terminations

It's one thing to hear about unemployment in the news but what do you do when your close friend said he lost his job? There are ways to support him during this time.

Is that ubiquitous pink slip about to make its way toward you? Sometimes you don’t know; sometimes you can see it coming months beforehand. In this job market, if you are one of the fortunate to...

If you haven’t done so please visit my first 3 articles on handling layoffs before reading this piece. The articles are: 1. How to handle layoffs – first few things to do before starting career...

A job loss results in major change with lots of choices that need to be made. The way you react to this change will directly affect your job search success. Everyone who has lost a job goes...

400,000 - 500,000 - 600,000!!! People are losing jobs everywhere, everyday and in almost every career; from minimum wage to six figure incomes. If it hasn't happened to you, it probably has...

In this nearly grim economic atmosphere many are losing their jobs. Downsizing, lay off, whatever politically correct name you hang on it means the same thing. I recently got my walking papers...

In this tough economy you may find yourself without a job and without any severance. Don't panic! The best thing to do is dust yourself off and start moving forward. I am going to describe how to...

If you were thinking about waiting until the holidays are over to start your job search, think again. Schools may be out, but businesses are still plugging along. Those Christmas bills will start...

In an economic recession or slow economy it’s harder to find a job. Layoffs and job eliminations increase as companies cut budgets and spending. Daily business news reports make you want to...

Getting fired or laid off can be one of the scariest and most stressful times in any relationship. Financial strain is one of the biggest complaints in any marriage or partnership. There are...

Losing a job can be very emotionally and financially difficult. However, there are some steps that you can take to make your unemployment time more manageable. This article will outline those...

It can often be disheartening being out of work, and the drudge of searching for a new position may be tedious and somewhat depressing, especially if this process stretches on over a series of...

No doubt, these are the hardest days to get through. Fresh from being stung by your last job, somehow you need to regroup for the new challenges before you. All too often during these times of...

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.