Posts Tagged ‘Severance’

Negotiating Severance Packages—A Refresher

Time Magazine recently wrote a great article on negotiating severance packages in today’s economy, something more and more of us are facing these days.  Glassdoor career and workplace expert Rusty Rueff is quoted in the piece on some if his negotiation tips we’ve written about in the past. 

Update: Laid off Microsoft Employees to Keep Extra Payouts

Navigating a Layoff: Tips for Negotiating Your Separation Agreement and Getting the Most from Severance (Employers Listen too!)

January layoff numbers are the worst we’ve seen in decades, which means many affected likely have not been through anything  like this before. If you are faced with imminent unemployment, it can be scary and confusing, but there are a few things you can do now as you have conversations with your employer that may ... - Read full post

Caterpillar Employees Satisfied Overall; Company Offers 2,000 Early Retirement

In today’s tight economy, companies are being forced to take a step back and look at their operation as a whole, and reevaluating what makes sense for them into terms of both workforce and operations.  For many, this means laying-off individuals in order to survive, for others this means finding creative ways to save money ... - Read full post