You're Probably Doing Your Layoffs All Wrong
Most companies mishandle them. Here's how. The Ski InstructorMark LewisAlan Mayfield retired to the golf course, but it didn't take. So he went back to work--as a ski bum. The Weekly Layoff Report: Feb. 13, 2009Klaus KnealeThis week 32,000 jobs hit the chopping block. Chinese Media: To Censor Or Not To CensorTina WangBeijing is giving up on blunt suppression: a media blitz on 'sensitive' news events can be politically useful. Upgrading R&D; In A DownturnChristie W. Barrett, Christopher S. Musso and Asutosh PadhiCutting research costs across the board in a recession isn't smart. Companies should use R&D; as an opportunity to make themselves more competitive. A G7 Heart-To-Heart In RomeParmy OlsonThe Group of Seven will release its latest statement on Valentine's Day. Will anyone be listening? The Forbes.com Layoff Tracker415,439Caterpillar cans 2,000; Nike drops 1,400; US Airways cuts 233.... More > Faces in the NewsIs The LSE Ready To Rolet?Incoming CEO of the London Stock Exchange will need the nerve for some tough cost cutting.
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