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Have you been laid off? Make sure that the next job you get — whether it’s what you’re currently doing or a transition — is the right one for you. Read More

Job Search

This is the key difference between ‘laid off’ and ‘furloughed’ you need to know Christy Burton

These terms have been around in the career world for years, but have become more prevalent due to the uncertainty with job security over the past few months … Read More

Job Search

How to move forward after losing a job Christopher D. Connors

We’re forced to go back to the drawing board and draw up the plans that will lead us to the life of our dreams. Get to work. You can do it. Read More

How To

How to know when to fire someone (and why job performance isn’t always the issue)Alex Tsepko

It happens — sometimes, you have to fire someone. But how do you know when the right time is? It turns out, it isn’t always job performance as the issue. Read More

Advice

Getting laid off is not a scarlet letter Carolyn Betts

What we’ve learned from this incident and others is that being laid off en masse is not the scarlet letter most assume. Read More

Office Life

Why McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook was ousted and how to avoid his career mistake Jennifer Fabiano

McDonald’s CEO reminds us why relationships in the workplace should be avoided and how employers should handle them. Read More

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What was the reason why you most recently fired someone?Ladders Contributor

While not every person is suited to every job, if someone gets fired for a performance issue, leaders need to own their part of the problem. Read More

Job Search

Signs that a layoff is coming Kyle McCarthy

For those who don’t make it through a cut: Take some time to think about why you were let go and how things can be changed at your next job. Read More

How To

Please don’t do this: 5 things to avoid after getting fired Ladders Contributor

When you are fired how you react immediately and in the long-term aftermath can say a lot about your character so listen up. Read More

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