It’s true. In some companies, even those which we thought were invulnerable, pink slips are raining like confetti. And that’s if the company can manage to keep its doors open. The unemployment rate among college-educated workers has jumped 41% over the past year, and there’s no end in sight.
Smart job strategies to avoid layoffs offers some suggestions and I’ve added some of my own thoughts in italics.
Strategy: Make sure higher-ups know you by solving problems and taking on high-profile projects.
Well this is an evergreen. Don’t wait until a recession to practice this. It should be your every day mantra.
Strategy: Share client leads or ideas to generate revenue even if that’s not part of your responsibilities.
No kidding, Watashi. No one fires a money maker.
Strategy: Hang out with the people the boss respects most. The halo of their good reputation may extend to you.
Not too sure I’d waste my time hanging out with anyone when there’s work to be done. But then I’m a recovering…but not much…workaholic. And I’m not sure anyone fires a workaholic either, since they’re usually doing the work of 3 people.
Strategy. Keep on top of advances in your field and expand your expertise beyond your core area.
Another evergreen. Don’t wait for a recession to do this. Do it day in and day out, rain or shine.
Strategy. Look for problem spots that you can help fix. And pitch in whenever extra hands are needed.
No kidding. Who wrote some of these? The office slow poke? ( No offense meant. I know they gave some good examples which is worth a lot I guess.)
Strategy. Volunteering to take a pay cut during an industrywide downturn can make you look like a hero.
I am really not too sure of this one. I’m not sure anyone should step up and devalue themselves. If you’re the CEO or one of the top management of a company by all means, step up to the plate and ask for a pay cut. You’re the responsible party. But, for employees below that level, I think the better advice is to keep your salary the same and offer to take on more work.
These are my thoughts. But if you want to compare them in detail, go to Smart job strategies to avoid layoffs and read the whole piece…lots of examples.
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