Archive for February, 2009
Ten American Companies that have taken a stand against Layoffs
Layoffs numbers are so huge these days that it feels like TARP money. So it is heartening that a few companies have taken a stand against layoffs. They are doing everything they can to avoid layoffs. It does help that these companies are doing well and are in markets that are not feeling the brunt [...]
What it means to be laid off these days ?
Until recently Laurence Hughes worked for a big publishing company. He wrote this excellent article in Publishers Weekly on what it means to be be laid off these days, especially in the media and publishing industries. Interestingly, until recently, he was the publicist for “Bulletproof your job”.
I got laid off yesterday. I wish I could [...]
Microsoft Layoffs – an ‘Excel’lent mistake
After launching the first Mass Layoffs in its 34 year history, Microsoft admitted it screwed up on a part of its layoff plan. With the recession biting into sales of Microsoft’s core Office and Windows software, the company said in January it would let up to 5,000 of its 94,000 employees go. Almost 1400 employees [...]
New Office Policies during the recession.
Here is some weekend humor. Enjoy the weekend.
NEW OFFICE POLICIES – Effective Immediately
Dress Code:
1) You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary.
2) If we see you [...]
Apply for a job – get conned
A few months ago, I met a friend of mine who is a Independent Consultant. He told me an interesting story. Apparently, he had applied for a job on Dice.com ( a Job site for technology consultants) and a recruiter from a search firm called him for an interview. When he went for the interview, [...]
