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    1. Access Group Recruiting & Consulting: Job Search Tip: Make Your Goals Realistic

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      It can be very taxing on job seekers as they embark on a job search. Often, and unfortunately, the necessity of such a search is brought on as a result of a layoff or reduction in force. This of course can cause emotions of low self worth or esteem which you hope to avoid because a big part of a successful job search is maintaining a positive attitude. Don’t compound the issue further by setting goals that are completely out of reach. Successful goals should be measurable, attainable and specifi
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    2. Can I ask to be laid off? - CBS News

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      Can I ask to be laid off? - CBS News
      The company I work for is going through an outsourcing, and a few people were let go. There is a possibility that more will be let go. I would like to start my own business, and I am very due for a career change as I have been very stressed and unhappy for a few years. I would like to ask to be considered for a layoff so I would be entitled to a severance package. Can I approach HR or my manager with this? The quick answer is yes, you can approach either HR or your manager about getting ...
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    3. Layoffs Slow Down as Jobless Claims Decline - HispanicBusiness.com

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      Applications for benefits dropped 16,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average declined 4,500 to 357,500. Applications are a proxy for layoffs. When they decline, it signals that companies are cutting fewer jobs. Still, layoffs are only half the equation: Businesses also need to be confident enough in the economy to step up hiring. Many companies have been advertising more jobs but have been slow to fill them. Job openings jumped 11 percent during the 12 months that ended in
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      Mentions: FMLA

    5. Partial Deafness Not a Disability under ADA, Federal Court Rules

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      Deafness in one ear is not a disability under the American with Disabilities Act, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, because the plaintiff could not establish she was substantially limited in the major life activity of hearing, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ruled in Mengel v. Reading Eagle Co., No. 11-6151 (E.D. Penn. Mar. 29, 2013).
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    6. Nothing personal: Why recruiters don't get back to you - CBS News

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      Nothing personal: Why recruiters don't get back to you - CBS News
      If you've been on the job hunt in the last few years, probably more than once you've cleared your schedule, taken a vacation day or hunted down a last minute babysitter in order to attend an interview. Everything seems to go well, but you never hear from the recruiter again. Ever. Not only do you not get the job, you never hear anything from the company and sometimes your calls and emails are not returned at all. I find this appalling behavior, and have written extensively on how this is unaccep
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      Mentions: Suzanne Lucas

    7. How to Get Hired after a Layoff

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      How to Get Hired after a Layoff
      A few years ago, I woke up one morning after being laid off and realized that I had to start taking more control of my career by becoming more proactive and less reactive. Through a journey of trial and errors, I learned a lot about how to build my personal brand after a layoff, customize my resume and tell my story to hiring managers. I went on to work for 3 Fortune 500 companies, and had a 6-figure salary and status I never would have dreamed of. In my new book, “The Bounce Back – personal sto
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      Mentions: Sherri Thomas

    8. Signs Your Company is Planning a Layoff - The Human Resources Social Network

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      Signs Your Company is Planning a Layoff Signs Your Company is Planning a Layoff Office Humor Posted by Lievonen, Lynn at Thursday, 08/20/2009 11:24 am Share this: * Currently 3.1/5 Stars. * 1 * 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 3.1 from 77 votes Signs Your Company is Planning a Layoff CEO frequently overheard mumbling, "Eeny, meeny, miney, moe." Windows shutdown screen reads, "It is Now Safe to Start Looking for Work." Company softball team downsized to chess team. Sudden proliferation of teen-age geek interns. You
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      Mentions: Hyundai

    9. Ask The Headhunter: Dealing With an Undeserved Nasty Reference - Pbs

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      Ask The Headhunter: Dealing With an Undeserved Nasty Reference - Pbs
      PBSAsk The Headhunter: Dealing With an Undeserved Nasty ReferencePBSIn this special Making Sense edition of Ask The Headhunter, Nick shares insider advice and contrarian methods about winning and keeping the right job, on one condition: that you, dear Making Sense reader, send Nick your questions about your personal ...
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    10. Job Interviews: Answering Why You Left Your Last Job When You Were Laid Off

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      We have several posts about answering the “Why did you leave your last job” question in a variety of situations (fired, left quickly, or something else – see the list at the bottom of this post). In this post, we’ll address the circumstance of answering why you left your last job when you were laid off. This can be a scary question for a job seeker. However, if you answer smoothly in a matter-of-fact tone, with assurance, most interviewers move on to their next question. Please note: Being laid
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      Mentions: Hewlett Packard Citibank American Airlines

    11. Maintain a Positive Attitude

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      Maintain a Positive Attitude
      A major feature of unemployment is that it is another cross-road in your life and only you can choose which direction you take. There are very few opportunities like this in your life. Paradoxically, while you may not have chosen the redundancy or lay off situation, it has delivered the opportunity for you to now carefully choose your future direction. However, realizing this is crucial because you have to first maintain a positive mental attitude and use the same positive attitude to do a job s
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    12. No WARN Act Exemption for Sequestration, Experts Say

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      March 1, 2013, arrived without a budget compromise in Washington, D.C. As a result, across-the-board federal budget cuts, known as sequestration, are expected to go into effect. For employers, the most significant impact will be on those doing business with the federal government, particularly those with a large number of workers employed on federal contracts. Many contractors are anxiously waiting to find out whether cuts will specifically impact them and, if so, how much advance notice they wi
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      Mentions: Congress FMLA

    13. The Most Taboo Subject in HR? - Careerminds Blog for Outplacement Services -

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      Is outplacement a taboo word in HR? Let's face it, the subject is not something any employee wants to talk about and career transition often feels like something we want to avoid. But that's not the whole story. The emerging project economy, and new advancements in outplacement have made the subject a little easier to swallow. Outplacement, when done right, is something employees truly appreciate. Our goal here is for outplacement to be seen as the benefit that it is. Outplacement is a benefit t
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    14. Alive and Tweeting - The importance of Twitter in 2013

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      Created in 2006 the social networking site Twitter has grown into one of the largest and most visited social media companies in the world. With a growing 500 million users it has become an increasingly popular social media tool in 2013. Not only is it used for people’s daily thoughts, now the number of companies using the site is growing rapidly. They see the potential in communicating to customers online. The networking tool has also become a popular way of getting hired. Businesses now look at
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      Mentions: Apple Inc. HMV

    15. Recognition: a strategic imperative?

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      Recognition: a strategic imperative?
      Good manners, a very polite person once said, cost nothing. And as the UK continues to tiptoe precariously between growth and recession, it’s a truth that many organisations should be bearing in mind, coming up with innovative ways to say ‘thank you’ to employees – without having to dig too deeply into their depleting coffers. Research shows that recognition programmes, aimed at singling out and celebrating achievement and hard work, are more than just a nice-to-have – they are a strategic essen
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      Mentions: Kpmg Bersin & Associates SHRM

    16. HR Magazine - Recognition: a strategic imperative?

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      HR Magazine - Recognition: a strategic imperative?
      Good manners, a very polite person once said, cost nothing. And as the UK continues to tiptoe precariously between growth and recession, it’s a truth that many organisations should be bearing in mind, coming up with innovative ways to say ‘thank you’ to employees – without having to dig too deeply into their depleting coffers. Research shows that recognition programmes, aimed at singling out and celebrating achievement and hard work, are more than just a nice-to-have – they are a strategic essen
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      Mentions: Kpmg Bersin & Associates SHRM

    18. How to Survive a Layoff - Job-Hunt.Org

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      On this page: Do's and Don'ts for surviving a layoff. Prepare. Try to cover as many of the points in the "Guide to Layoff Self-Defense," "Preparing for a Layoff -Office," and Preparing for a Layoff - Home articles as possible. Negotiate a benefit package. Try to negotiate "outplacement" benefits – severance pay, career coaching and resume writing assistance, office with telephone and administrative support, etc. There may be a "standard" package offered to everyone, but you may be in a position
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      Mentions: Harvard University Employment Office Susan P. Joyce

    19. 2013 HR Conference

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      2013 HR Conference
      & Annual Meeting March 12, 2013 Doubletree Hotel 1909 Spring Road Oak Brook, IL 60525 This year's presenting sponsor: Oak Consulting Oak Consulting Inc. Oak Consulting provides outplacement services, career counseling and comprehensive assistance for employees in professional transition. By utilizing a personal, nurturing approach to outplacement, Oak Consulting is able to reduce threat of employee litigation, enhance company image, and facilitate productivity and profitabilit
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    20. Outplacement

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      Most organizations use outplacement agencies to help the employees deal with the stress of job loss. However, before using any external outplacement firm, the company should find out: i) the qualifications of the consulting firm; ii) whether or not it has sufficient staff and resources to handle the projected volume of terminations; iii) whether the firm offers both group and individual program and; iv) what other services are provided to enhance the effectiveness of the outplacement program and
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    21. Why you should listen when you are called by a recruiter

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      Why you should listen when you are called by a recruiter
      A strange number pops up on your phone. You are wondering who the heck it is! Only people you wish to have your number call you. You’ve had a busy and stressful morning. You have meetings all day and are very tired. You answer the phone angry and anxious. Who is disturbing you now? It’s a recruiter.“Hello, it’s Miss Blogs from **** recruiting, are you available for a quick chat?” You are about to exert an angry tirade, after all, how has this stranger got your number? But, hold on just a second…
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    22. Six more jobs cut in WXXA-WTEN consolidation

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      Another six people, including news anchor Ann Hughes, have lost their jobs at WXXA/Channel 23. The layoffs follow the elimination of four management positions in December, all part of the Albany, NY Fox affiliate’s consolidation with ABC station WTEN/Channel 10. WTEN and WXXA are owned by different companies—Young Broadcasting of Albany Inc. and Shield Media LLC, respectively—but operate under a shared services agreement and a joint sales agreement. Shield Media purchased WXXA in December,…
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      Mentions: ABC

    23. The art of human resources management |

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      Strategic human resource management (also referred to as strategic HRM or SHRM) is, in essence, shaping the workforce around the organisation’s needs by managing behavioural changes which are consistent with the long-term business goals and competitive strategy. But according to some industry commentators, HR strategies contain inherent contradictions. So is ‘strategic HR’ a contradiction in terms? Those of us that that have aspired to be part of, or lead an HR function that really adds value ha
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      Mentions: Human Resources Management SHRM Human Resource Management

    24. How to Explain Gaps in Your Resume - The Salary Reporter

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      How to Explain Gaps in Your Resume - The Salary Reporter
      By Jen Hubley Luckwaldt, PayScale.com What's the downside to no longer being in a recession? For folks who are still out of work, it's harder than ever to explain those long periods of unemployment, even if it's not their fault. (And it very well might not be. The economy is better than it was, but it's still most charitably described as "slow.") The trick, writes Priscilla Claman at Harvard Business Review, is to describe your out-of-work story the right way. If you've been laid off, for exampl
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      Mentions: PayScale Harvard University Priscilla Claman
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