T.I.P.S. - To Improve Pay and Success
Avoiding a Layoff
While none of us wants to face losing our jobs, it is a reality we live with. Take a close look at your attitude, it can help you stay employed. If you are laid off in spite of it, a healthy attitude will help you become employed again more quickly. As companies cut back on employees, they keep those who they consider to be the most valuable and effective. In theses decisions, personalities often mean more than skills. When other things are equal, those who have a positive "can do" attitude, even in the face of adversity, are more likely considered keepers. Those who insist on following tried and true methods and processes may be seen as holding up the works. People who are creative and inventive about how to accomplish what needs to be done, are needed more than ever. Employees who point out the reasons why new ideas won't work are often shown the door. The team is smaller, so team players are considered over those who have trouble operating as part of a group. Of course, people who are willing to "go the extra mile," offering more than the project requires, are seen as more valuable. As always, this extra contribution usually has to be pointed out in some subtle way. All of us can think of people we work with who have some negative attitudes and characteristics. Unfortunately, it is much more difficult to evaluate ourselves. Ask a trusted colleague to help you see yourself as others see you. Be aware of your reactions and remarks, and how they may be interpreted by others. Consider the attributes needed when the employment belt is tightened. Awareness is the first step. Small adjustments make a big difference.
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Beyond the
loss of life and security, 9-11 has altered
the American job market in even the most unlikely industries. Many
large and small corporations were reporting major layoffs before,
now the situation has intensified.