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Ivan Glickman

Yes, Layoffs Cost More than Regular Turnover and Save Less than the Flexible Alternatives

Monday, during an interview on Public Radio International's The Takeaway, I discussed flexible alternatives to minimize layoffs because, the research shows, managers may think that firing someone who makes $50,000 a year ...READ»

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Revisiting Flex as Alternative Downsizing Strategy…How You Can Prepare

With lay-offs for the third quarter totaling 287,142 the largest number since 2005, it’s a perfect time to revisit the discussion of work life flexibility as an alternative downsizing strategy.  A number of the top 100 CFOs ...READ»

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Arrivals and Departures in the Workplace

When an employee leaves a company, whatever the circumstance, it creates chaos. Who will cover their duties? Will they be replaced? Will someone be promoted to fill the gap? When the person that goes is a manager, things get even ...READ»

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How Successful People View Risk

Sometimes the greatest risk is the risk not taken. Just ask a successful person or entrepreneur. "Take the risk out of success…and you’ll live an unfulfilling life! “The safety net we want doesn’t exist—it’s an ...READ»

Laid Off

In the span of 15 minutes on Tuesday I was laid off from my job managing MaineBusiness.com and given a new job as a night content producer for the Portland Press Herald. I went from working from 6am to 2pm, Monday through Friday and ...READ»

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