Entries Tagged as 'unemployment'

Stabilizing an Unstable Work Environment

Real world: Unemployment is 10.2%. With so many people looking for employment, you must ensure that your talents stand out. Whether you’ve been laid off, are unsure of your future with your current position or are looking for a promotion, here are seven secrets that will help you be the star.

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1. Communication development: No matter what happens, you have polished communication skills and are ready to respond assertively in any circumstance.

2. Conflict resolution skills: People are angry and unsettled. When tempers flare, you can move disagreements to amicable solutions.

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Tags: employment, laid off, unemployment by Marsha
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Get a Job: Toxic Interviews and Difficult People

Some of you have responded to the blog on difficult people because of the job market and especially the process of interviewing. Hearing about people that are upset because there are “no jobs out there” or “Poor me, I’ve been laid off” makes me crazy – so here is my take on the subject. Let me know what you think!

You’ve been laid off and have nowhere to go. How is your attitude? Have you become a toxic or difficult person because you are just plain ticked off? Here are some simple tricks to keep you on target:

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Tags: awareness, bad behavior, communications, dealing with difficult people, difficult people, employment, hiring, Job Interviews, personal marketing, problem people, unemployment by Marsha
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Laid off plan of attack

I received this email from a reader – thought this might help others if shared.  Instead of becoming a difficult person and a toxic person, he decided to strategize.  VERY smart!

Good Morning Marsha, I was sent your email “laid off,ticked off, and broke” from a loved one.

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Tags: calm, communications, counseling, difficult people, laid off, personal marketing, Positive Behavior, turnover, unemployment by admin
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Laid Off, Ticked Off, and Broke

The housing industry has been good to Jessie. The upturns in the market had provided several years of sizeable commission checks because of the mortgages needed to support all the real estate sales. Because of understanding the market, she knew that it was cyclical and that there could, and probably would be, a downturn. However, the money was great so Jessie decided to ride the wave as long as possible. She just couldn’t leave because the pay was too good!

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Tags: awareness, Office politics, perception, personal marketing, steamrollers, turnover, unemployment by Marsha
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