Layoff should be a last resort of a management trying to address major financial problems, but they do happen. You may have been through one already. You may be facing one. There are no guarantees in life so the best thing you can do is prepare.
Here is What You Need To Know About Surviving A Layoff. If you are concerned about a possible layoff, take the time to read it. If you are planning to do a layoff, read it to help you decide which people to keep.
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