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How To Survive Mass Layoffs

JOHN CHALLENGER FROM CHALLENGER, GRAY & CHRISTMAS, INC.

Align individual and company goals. Evaluate your company’s goals and

identify the similarities and differences in comparison to your personal

career objectives. Look to bridge the gap in differences by attending

meetings and company-offered development courses. This illustrates your

willingness to be onboard with the company’s future plans.

Take initiative and stay busy. Volunteer for challenging tasks and exhibit

a take-charge attitude. By assuming additional responsibilities, you

demonstrate how you can increase value for the corporation.

Be a "changemaker." Employers want workers who identify problems and

devise innovative solutions. By increasing your recognition as a problem

solver, you can secure your reputation as an indispensable employee.

Be visible. With increasingly heavy workloads, arriving early and staying

late to complete projects showcases your dedication to get the job done. Get

on projects that show off your talents and demonstrate your commitment to

the team.

Discover ways to save money. Find ways to increase efficiency and

performance while decreasing costs. This is especially important in a time

when employers are looking for ways to reduce spending. You will be

making a significant contribution to the organization’s profitability.