Lakin: My Other (and now only) Job

Feb. 23, 2009
From contributor Eddie Lakin

Majority not worried about being laid off

Feb. 10, 2009
A new Gallup poll shows that 68% of Americans aren't worried about being laid-off--but 41% of people say they have friends or relatives who have lost jobs.‚ ‚  From the same‚  poll:

Layoffs done right

Feb. 2, 2009
What can companies or business owners do to make lay-offs better for employees?‚  Is there ever a "good way" to let people go? A blog post from the Boston Globe has some ideas for making the layoff process smoother--especially for smaller companies.‚  The advice includes:

More cuts for Cat: 2,110 additional jobs to go

Jan. 30, 2009
After announcements earlier this week that Caterpillar Inc. was shedding 20,000 jobs, the construction giant said Friday it was firing 2,110 additional workers at three Illinois plants.

Bon-Ton layoffs could affect 172 Chicago workers

Jan. 30, 2009
As the recession continues to beat down America's retail sector, Bon-Ton Stores Inc. has responded by announcing a plan to cut 1,150 corporate and store jobs.

United announces 1000 additional job cuts

Jan. 21, 2009
UAL--based here in Chicago--announced today it will cut 1000 jobs in 2009. That's on top of the 1500 cuts it announced in 2008. No word yet on if and how many of those cuts might be local. UAL release Do you work for United? What's the mood there? Let us know.

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