layoffs at Brave New Filmshttp://bravenewfilms.org/topics/layoffs2008-09-08T00:41:27ZMost Americans Not Worried About Layoffshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49253-most-americans-not-worried-about-layoffs2008-09-08T00:41:27ZGallup
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<p>The number of Americans who say they worry about being laid off has remained mostly static over this decade, with just 15% currently saying they worry about it.</p>
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GM sets new revival planhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/45803-gm-sets-new-revival-plan2008-08-21T16:54:36ZReuters
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<p>Jul 15 - General Motors announced plans to cut $10 billion in costs and repair its balance sheet as the worst sales slump in a decade threatened its future.The beleaguered automaker plans to slash thousands of white-collar jobs, cut its dividend, seek new financing, and sell some of its assets in an attempt to prevent a slide into bankruptcy.Conway Gittens reports</p>
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Peggy Klaus - How to (Hopefully) Not Get Laid Offhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38177-peggy-klaus-how-to-hopefully-not-get-laid-off2008-06-18T03:33:38ZFORAtv
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<p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/04/02/Peggy_Klaus_on_Recession-Proofing_Your_Career">fora.tv</a> </p>
<p>Author and Career Coach Peggy Klaus describes several ways an employee can raise their chances for job preservation during a period of company layoffs.</p>
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<p>Recession-Proofing Your Career with Peggy Klaus.</p>
<p>Recession jitters are the signal it's time to sharpen your soft-skills repertoire. While the hard skills (your technical expertise) certainly matter, Klaus says, they aren't enough if you can't get along with people, sell your ideas, solve problems, or motivate others.</p>
<p>In this high-energy presentation, Klaus outlines useful insights and strategies for success in the workplace - The Commonwealth Club of California</p>
<p>Peggy Klaus trains professionals worldwide at leading companies that include Credit Suisse, Disney, UNICEF, and Kaiser Permanente. </p>
<p>Author of BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It, she is regularly featured in a wide range of media including the Today Show, 20/20, BusinessWeek, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and O Magazine. Klaus has lectured at Harvard; the University of California, Berkeley; and Wharton.</p>
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