Office1000 Blog February Archive

Keeping Your Job During A Recession

By Blog Stories at 02/25/2009 03:10

It is no secret for us that thousands upon thousands of jobs have already been lost in the midst of this recession. When the bubble burst, so did the excessive manpower associated with it. Job security is of utmost importance during these times as you may likely find it difficult to find a new job at this point.

But how are you going to keep your job when everybody else is losing theirs? How are you going to tell your boss that you are the wrong person to give the ax to? How are you going to survive this crisis still employed? There are many ways, and we will try to discuss some of them here.

• Suggest other ways to save money.
The reason why your company is sacking people in the first place is because it is trying to reduce costs and eliminate excessive expenditures. By attending meetings and showing your boss that there are other expenditures to eliminate other than employees, the company might reconsider.
• Show your worth.
Show your company that they will lose even more if they sack you. Show the company that you are part of the solution and not a liability. Improve your skills if you must, just to prove that your willing to learn more and adapt to new company policies. If you really want your job, you should also make the company want you.
• Give hope to your leaders.
One thing is for sure, most of them do not want to see their people sacked. They need encouragement that you can all survive this mess, and don't just encourage, don't just sit on that office chair while they are brainstorming. Give them suggestions, too.