The last week ended, rather unfortunately, with a number of important people in my life being laid off from their jobs. I’ve decided to write a short piece today dealing with the emotional side of layoffs, for the person leaving, their closest family and friends, and those remaining at the office to deal with the [...]
Layoffs are on almost everyone’s mind whose work depends on the state of today’s economy. Being laid off typically comes suddenly and usually without warning, although if you’ve been paying attention to the world around you, you have realized that you need to be prepared. Preparation means understanding what you would do after a layoff, [...]
