Paper resumes. Are they going out of style? When will they really be obsolete? As I visit various large companies to help re-engineer staffing processes … Read more

No one likes to do layoffs. Even under the best circumstances, when layoffs are done over time and with some degree of planning and due diligence, they can … Read more

Last week I conducted one of my frequent informal surveys of ERE readers to see how many of you are using service level agreements (SLAs) with your … Read more

Shifts in the economy are a fact of life. But managers and HR professionals are often forced into recommending layoffs during economic downturns because … Read more

As those of you who read my columns regularly know, once in a while I like to pose a question to all of you, collect the feedback, and write a column … Read more

Few firms really know how to do layoffs right, and unfortunately, there really aren’t any “how-to” books or seminars on layoffs. But … Read more

We live in confusing times. As we worry about our family, friends, personal security, and the security of our economy, it seems a bit trivial to be … Read more

Layoffs are coming…layoffs are coming. We all know that it’s true, but few firms really want to confront the layoff issue until it’s too … Read more