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Up to date tracking of corporate layoffs

Up to date tracking of corporate layoffs http://www.forbes.com/2008/11/17/layoff-tracker-unemployement-lead-cx_kk_1118tracker.html Jenn LaRocco jlarocco496 3,773 3,764 6 3 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14218729433995749054-5ced5b0e2c7f94d062d5152bce467b2e 2009-11-08T02:52:00.000-05:00

Skip down to comment 4 in the post for an interesting dissection of firm revenue math and the possible impact it'll have on partner income.

Skip down to comment 4 in the post for an interesting dissection of firm revenue math and the possible impact it'll have on partner income. http://steeplemedia.com/blogs/krupo/archive/2009/11/08/times-are-tough-at-pwc-advisory.aspx 133 133 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7729522952577709927-4e68805543aa2a725ca4665526621b41 2009-11-19T12:49:05.777-05:00

AOL, the Internet unit being spun off from Time Warner Inc. in December, plans to cut about one- third of its workforce over the next several months. AOL employs about 6,900 people, AOL spokeswoman Tricia Primrose said in an...

AOL, the Internet unit being spun off from Time Warner Inc. in December, plans to cut about one- third of its workforce over the next several months. AOL employs about 6,900 people, AOL spokeswoman Tricia Primrose said in an... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aJ5u3uYmWOQs Ron Casalotti rcasalotti055 9 8 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11203292573176585740-236e89bc3a0686f7b178601c9a2825d6 2009-11-11T17:35:29.093-05:00

Since January, more than a million jobs have been cut in the U.S. Although the pace of layoffs has been declining, the downsizing is by no means over. Job cutting is never easy, but it often becomes progressively harder as we go deeper into an...

Since January, more than a million jobs have been cut in the U.S. Although the pace of layoffs has been declining, the downsizing is by no means over. Job cutting is never easy, but it often becomes progressively harder as we go deeper into an... http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/nov2009/ca2009119_982182.htm Leslie MacCallum lmaccallum946 51 50 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16051858919434429920-14948a53505178ef4e47e20693473f32 2009-11-19T11:31:41.694-05:00

AOL plans to cut one-third of its workforce after its spin-off from Time Warner is completed, the Internet media company announced Thursday in a government filing. Tim Armstrong, AOL's chief executive, also told his staff...

AOL plans to cut one-third of its workforce after its spin-off from Time Warner is completed, the Internet media company announced Thursday in a government filing. Tim Armstrong, AOL's chief executive, also told his staff... http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/19/technology/aol_job_cuts/ Ron Casalotti rcasalotti055 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17314728897643468050-acd9edb5972c1aabde193e2ad9bdf8a5 2009-11-11T04:28:00.000-05:00

2%, the fourth highest among U.S. states, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The layoffs started in the third quarter and should be completed by the end of the year, Eisenhower said. The cuts amount to a little more than 2% of the utility's

2%, the fourth highest among U.S. states, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The layoffs started in the third quarter and should be completed by the end of the year, Eisenhower said. The cuts amount to a little more than 2% of the utility's http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r2327633509&f=9791 68 68 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4924715565342138084-94588b308b4e986bf04b1e517e7f14a4 2008-12-17T01:01:38.197-05:00

As a veteran (survivor, victim and instigator of) numerous layoffs stretching from my first week at work in August 1988 through the mid 2000s, I thought I should share my learnings on the Top 5 things to do when you lose your job.

As a veteran (survivor, victim and instigator of) numerous layoffs stretching from my first week at work in August 1988 through the mid 2000s, I thought I should share my learnings on the Top 5 things to do when you lose your job. http://designofbusiness.blogspot.com/2008/12/5-things-to-do-when-you-lose-your-job.html K. Srikrishna ksrikrishna132 1,466 1,466 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6161966705508158352-d800f112a1b1b4cc0a3871bce56f03d0 2009-11-11T11:23:30.861-05:00

Paul Joegriner hasn't worked since March 2008, when he was laid off from his $200,000-a-year job as chief executive officer of a small bank. But you wouldn't know it by appearances. His wife, Marzena, shuttles their two young children to private school every morning. The family recently vacationed in Virginia Beach, Va., and likes to dine on Porterhouse steaks. Since losing his job, Mr. Joegriner, 44 years old, has had several offers. He's turned each down in hopes of landing a position comparable to what he held before.

Paul Joegriner hasn't worked since March 2008, when he was laid off from his $200,000-a-year job as chief executive officer of a small bank. But you wouldn't know it by appearances. His wife, Marzena, shuttles their two young children to private school every morning. The family recently vacationed in Virginia Beach, Va., and likes to dine on Porterhouse steaks. Since losing his job, Mr. Joegriner, 44 years old, has had several offers. He's turned each down in hopes of landing a position comparable to what he held before. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125780714976639687.html?mod=WSJ_hps_sections_careerjournal Terri Griffith tgriffith986 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10002507200064985138-c68d18adb8b64d3e868f67a2c39e9cab 2009-01-07T17:25:00.000-05:00

As an executive in the outplacement business for over 10 years, I’ll let you in on a little secret: Layoffs in most companies are managed by small,

As an executive in the outplacement business for over 10 years, I’ll let you in on a little secret: Layoffs in most companies are managed by small, http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2009/01/07/top-10-things-you-should-do-if-a-layoff-is-on-the-horizon/ 1,111 1,108 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3620549724063414533-8c523ba966d19df4d62460c859ddbfd7 2009-01-26T17:27:14.669-05:00

The final week of January began with a bloodbath for the job market, as over 68,000 more cuts were announced on Monday alone.

The final week of January began with a bloodbath for the job market, as over 68,000 more cuts were announced on Monday alone. http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/26/news/economy/job_cuts/index.htm?postversion=2009012615 Shirley Brady sbrady224 948 945 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1431376716374053747-18d7395f4bed169b276d7cdf65b45f31 2009-01-26T08:10:01.853-05:00

IBM has been quietly laying off workers in its North American offices since Wednesday. IBM has not made any formal announcements yet, but IBM Director of Corporate Media Relations Doug Shelton confirmed to CNET News on Saturday that some employees were notified on January 21 that their jobs were being cut. The company would not say how many people had been laid off or in what facilities or departments those cuts were made.

IBM has been quietly laying off workers in its North American offices since Wednesday. IBM has not made any formal announcements yet, but IBM Director of Corporate Media Relations Doug Shelton confirmed to CNET News on Saturday that some employees were notified on January 21 that their jobs were being cut. The company would not say how many people had been laid off or in what facilities or departments those cuts were made. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10149661-92.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 924 920 4 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5268676211899931204-2db7e6c67af4953e3532f906477cde3d 2009-01-26T19:36:29.588-05:00

No, I haven't lost my mind. I'm really glad my wife got laid off from her sales job at Expo Design Centers, which announced today they are closing all 40+ of their stores. Here's why I'm so tickled.

No, I haven't lost my mind. I'm really glad my wife got laid off from her sales job at Expo Design Centers, which announced today they are closing all 40+ of their stores. Here's why I'm so tickled. http://www.e2ecoaching.com/2009/01/26/my-wife-got-laid-off-%E2%80%93-whoooo-hoooo/ Mitchell York myork890 676 676 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5421468808803557315-8f6694f4349613444550bcc58f7bd161 2008-12-16T20:33:56.660-05:00

Heads Will Roll: 17 Signs of Impending Layoffs By Brian Satterfield As Bob Dylan once sang, "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows." And while that adage can be applied to any number of situations, it can be especially true...

Heads Will Roll: 17 Signs of Impending Layoffs By Brian Satterfield As Bob Dylan once sang, "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows." And while that adage can be applied to any number of situations, it can be especially true... http://www.hrworld.com/features/17-signs-impending-layoffs-042908/ Paul Ogle pogle169 767 765 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12927201580202140411-567baca2836e0c3297dc98d490703514 2009-01-26T16:21:22.973-05:00

The beginning of the workweek brought another round of bad news for U.S. workers, as several major companies announced layoffs totaling in the tens of thousands. Adding to the discouragement, labor market...

The beginning of the workweek brought another round of bad news for U.S. workers, as several major companies announced layoffs totaling in the tens of thousands. Adding to the discouragement, labor market... http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jan2009/db20090126_509671.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis John A. Byrne jbyrne076 612 610 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5202586070873844946-2fc67766f7881f150acc87c7f1c2328e 2009-10-27T14:45:15.754-04:00

A team of academic researchers learned about work conditions at Boeing in a 1996 to 2006 study.

A team of academic researchers learned about work conditions at Boeing in a 1996 to 2006 study. http://www.sobabyboomer.com/2009/10/happy-to-be-laidoff-by-boeing.html John Agno jagno444 43 42 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10311143595937275364-298d087f3c38c6ff5f302e8cefe6c59f 2009-01-25T11:41:50.549-05:00

In times like these, more and more people find themselves spinning out of control, seemingly at the mercy of outside forces. If you have been laid off, you are most likely experiencing a flood of emotions, fear, anger, anxiety, humiliation, and much more. Like many folks right now, you may not have sufficient financial reserves to support yourself for a long period of time. Therefore, you may be faced with the seemingly daunting task of financial survival. You understandably find yourself wondering "What next? How can I stabilize cash flow, reduce cost, improve revenue and maintain cash reserves?" People from across several industries, are affected by this financial crisis. The ripple effect is worldwide. We can only speculate at the extent of the fallout. I could go on about how bad the economy is, but you do not need me to tell you what you already know. You know that every decision you make could have a major impact on many other individuals.

In times like these, more and more people find themselves spinning out of control, seemingly at the mercy of outside forces. If you have been laid off, you are most likely experiencing a flood of emotions, fear, anger, anxiety, humiliation, and much more. Like many folks right now, you may not have sufficient financial reserves to support yourself for a long period of time. Therefore, you may be faced with the seemingly daunting task of financial survival. You understandably find yourself wondering "What next? How can I stabilize cash flow, reduce cost, improve revenue and maintain cash reserves?" People from across several industries, are affected by this financial crisis. The ripple effect is worldwide. We can only speculate at the extent of the fallout. I could go on about how bad the economy is, but you do not need me to tell you what you already know. You know that every decision you make could have a major impact on many other individuals. http://www.whatsmypurpose.com/layoff Jim White PhD jwhitephd413 499 498 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7904079648069392896-3a4e5778b2e83b86e9f4672cd8d32417 2008-11-13T21:40:28.765-05:00

TIME: The best recession-proof jobs are those that are least sensitive to economic downturn, and which have the highest combined scores for pay, projected workforce growth, and number of openings.

TIME: The best recession-proof jobs are those that are least sensitive to economic downturn, and which have the highest combined scores for pay, projected workforce growth, and number of openings. http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1858773,00.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 540 539 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17858162021977369249-9e675ea7e18aca9919b9387bb4e6be26 2009-01-26T11:03:17.158-05:00

The recession turned up late on Silicon Valley's doorstep but is likely to stay awhile, as technology companies slash thousands of jobs and rein in costs to make up for shrinking earnings and tight-fisted customers.

The recession turned up late on Silicon Valley's doorstep but is likely to stay awhile, as technology companies slash thousands of jobs and rein in costs to make up for shrinking earnings and tight-fisted customers. http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNewsMolt/idUKTRE50M6YO20090126 Shirley Brady sbrady224 355 354 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7177911310672569439-6e6142b2752b1fb557d11105d9356058 2009-02-09T15:45:02.992-05:00

Unfortunately, more and more of us will be needing this advice.

Unfortunately, more and more of us will be needing this advice. http://humanresourcesiq.com/article.cfm%5CexternalID:537%5CTitle:A_Roadmap_for_the_Recently_Laid_Off_ Michelle Conlin mconlin091 318 317 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3428926086685762133-f81391051ed0fe3640149c9204973913 2009-01-12T15:45:22.241-05:00

There’s a real science to job-seeking and most people don’t have a clue how to approach it properly. Knowing the right way can mean the difference between a three-month search or one lasting four or five times as long.

There’s a real science to job-seeking and most people don’t have a clue how to approach it properly. Knowing the right way can mean the difference between a three-month search or one lasting four or five times as long. http://www.e2ecoaching.com/2008/12/30/the-faces-of-job-layoffs-and-what-to-do-if-youre-one-of-them/ Mitchell York myork890 356 355 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14996626603999551623-a80cb9bc8a07fe1491931dc5038d2bff 2009-01-28T13:34:05.843-05:00

A quick exercise you can do that could save your job.

A quick exercise you can do that could save your job. http://www.e2ecoaching.com/2009/01/28/be-emotionally-intelligent-and-you-just-might-survive-the-next-layoff/ Mitchell York myork890 323 322 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8813507289877199063-d44b4487a3adfcc3f89bb16afec244d9 2008-12-10T12:54:12.483-05:00

It sucks to be fired. It also sucks to be the one doing the firing. (Yes, it sucks more to be the one getting fired.) In any event, thanks to Yahoo's layoff consultants, we now have a step-by-step guide. Valleywag published most of the slide show here. It's worth reading the whole thing, but here's the most important part: What to say. We wish the consultants hadn't included such treacly corporate-speak in the title ("suggested messaging"), because there is some useful information here. (Most importantly, be direct. Don't treat employee like a three-year old. Don't be patronizing. etc.)

It sucks to be fired. It also sucks to be the one doing the firing. (Yes, it sucks more to be the one getting fired.) In any event, thanks to Yahoo's layoff consultants, we now have a step-by-step guide. Valleywag published most of the slide show here. It's worth reading the whole thing, but here's the most important part: What to say. We wish the consultants hadn't included such treacly corporate-speak in the title ("suggested messaging"), because there is some useful information here. (Most importantly, be direct. Don't treat employee like a three-year old. Don't be patronizing. etc.) http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/12/how-to-fire-people Robert Hof rhof604 328 328 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7521779808797212634-4af3bf17a3a730e23df578e06e518667 2009-01-06T00:49:00.000-05:00

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Layoffs are a last resort for most small employers. They know cuts can quickly throw their companies into a tailspin by decimating morale and can hobble turnaround efforts once demand revives. Many first try to find ways to reduce payroll costs without...

Layoffs are a last resort for most small employers. They know cuts can quickly throw their companies into a tailspin by decimating morale and can hobble turnaround efforts once demand revives. Many first try to find ways to reduce payroll costs without... http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/apr2009/sb20090415_406885.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_small+business Lauren Young lyoung404 145 145 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4206488378717181606-ad57ba3cad7a725b7524693554c2055c 2009-03-26T09:33:37.156-04:00

Reports of deep job cuts at International Business Machines (IBM) come at a potentially delicate time for the company—just as it is hoping to secure money from the federal stimulus package. The company will lay off as many as 5,000 U.S.

Reports of deep job cuts at International Business Machines (IBM) come at a potentially delicate time for the company—just as it is hoping to secure money from the federal stimulus package. The company will lay off as many as 5,000 U.S. http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/mar2009/db20090325_626883.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index+-+temp_news+%2B+analysis Michael Arndt marndt561 158 158 0 0