by Traverse Legal, reviewed by Enrico Schaefer - November 20, 2008 - Uncategorized
Diane Stafford atThe Kansas City Star posted an interesting article titled "Are you on the layoff List? How to tell signs of trouble at work". Diane provides this checklist to help you answer this question:
- Your company isn’t doing well.
Even if you’re great at your job, layoffs may include you if you’re in an area that might be cut. Don’t wait for a surprise notice. Update your resume and start looking, at least casually, for what else you might do. Pay attention to corporate financial news.- Your project is killed or people are pulled off your work team.
Ask questions so you understand why. Then work hard to find something else to do. Tell your boss you want to stay busy and you’d welcome change. Try to make yourself look indispensable.- Important meetings are held without you.
Have you accidentally fallen off an e-mail distribution list? Or are you excluded intentionally? Ask. Tell your boss that you have something to contribute and would like to be involved. Then be sure you actually add value.- Your job description shrinks.
If something you’ve always done is transferred to someone else, don’t ignore the warning sign. Do whatever you can to take on more work. Look for opportunities, even the volunteer kind, outside of your particular work area.- Management changes (especially your own boss) as part of a reorganization or merger.
In a previous post found here, GAL asks its readers to share their thoughts on the signs that your firm is in trouble.
As a founding partner of Traverse Legal, PLC, he has more than thirty years of experience as an attorney for both established companies and emerging start-ups. His extensive experience includes navigating technology law matters and complex litigation throughout the United States.
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