Archive for January, 2009

Why the Sting of Layoffs Can Be Sharper for Men (New York Times)

Differences in “his” and “her” layoffs are beginning to take shape as job losses mount revealing gender dynamics that may not have been as apparent when the Dow was at 14,000.

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Layoffs still far off for many companies (Calgary Sun)

Further layoffs in Alberta are likely inevitable as low commodity prices continue to depress revenues in the energy sector and related industries.

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Layoff Survival Guide:  What to do if you’ve been laid off (NBC 13 Birmingham)

WASHINGTON – The economy is shrinking. The recession is deepening. And tens of thousands of people were laid off this week alone. What should you do if you’re one of them?

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Layoffs Send People and Knowledge Packing (ReadWriteWeb)

The scale of layoffs over the past few weeks is unprecedented. The impact on these people who have been shown the door and on the companies that have let them go will linger for years to come. Besides the emotional damage that occurs when people are forced out, there is a tangible cost to companies when knowledge and experience walk out the door. Once that knowledge and experience are gone, no …

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