http://www.fastcompany.com/member_recent_content/96668 Member recent activity block for member profile page en http://www.fastcompany.com/comment/comment-node-ant-4283 <p>I would add something else. I was laid off once, and it is a real emotional shock. But once you're home for a few days, its time to take stock of your true skills and interests: think about what makes you world-class. This opportunity to really think about becoming "deep vs. wide" is what makes many people later say "being laid off was the best thing that happened to me."</p> <p>Here are some thoughts from an HR perspective as well.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bersin.com/Blog/post/Deep-vs-Wide--The-New-Career-Development-Strategy.aspx" title="http://www.bersin.com/Blog/post/Deep-vs-Wide--The-New-Career-Development-Strategy.aspx">http://www.bersin.com/Blog/post/Deep-vs-Wide--The-New-Career-Development...</a></p> Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:16:30 -0500 Josh Bersin 1155914 at http://www.fastcompany.com