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Posts tagged layoffs
A Detour on the Road to the Future
Friday, November 27th, 2009The Zero-salary CEO
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009This CEO took his salary down to nothing, but it wasn’t enough to zero-out the need for layoffs.
Out of Work Blues
Monday, November 23rd, 2009Job loss takes not just a financial toll, but an emotional one as well.
Layoffs Cont’d
Thursday, November 12th, 2009The recession may seem like it’s over, but the layoffs are likely to continue.
Easing the Exit
Friday, September 4th, 2009Career fairs and job counseling are just some of the ways in which job providers are helping to take the sting out of involuntary send-offs.
Could the Worst Be Over for Workers?
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009This Just In: Survey of HR execs suggests the vigorous hacking is over.
Who Really Benefits from Furloughs?
Friday, May 8th, 2009Everyone seems to cheer the boss when she opts for furloughs or other measures instead of layoffs. But is that really the best alternative for the staff as a whole? And was it really necessary?
Crisis or Opportunity?
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009There are businesses that need to downsize. And there are businesses that need to re-size…
Layoffs vs. Furloughs
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009Layoffs concentrate the pain on a few; furloughs can spread the burden until business picks up. Which is more ethical? Depends entirely on the business and the situation in which it finds itself.
Important Jobs, Trying Times
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009Teachers across the country are facing layoffs as municipal budgets get squeezed by the down economy. Will federal stimulus funds be enough to save these jobs?