Companies starting to rehire laid-off workers
There are a lot of different factors that could be signs of the recession easing up. Though in some sectors we’re still seeing evidence that the recession continues to get worse, a few rays of hope are starting to shine through.
CNN Money reports that companies [...]
Layoff game makes unemployment fun
Are you one of the millions of Americans who got laid off in the last year? Do you have a lot of free time that you don’t know how to use? Play the layoff game!
If you are lucky enough to be at work right now, do [...]
It’s not all about money – there’s your head too
I became unemployed a month ago. I got the dreaded pink slip the day after I received my paycheck and repaid my Payday Loan. My slip was yellow, but it carried the same black message. The department is being closed down. [...]
Legal giants slashing and burning
David Lat and Elie Mystal of the legal blog Above the Law report that the worldwide legal firm Latham & Watkins have laid off 440 employees (190 associates, 250 staff). According to Above the Law, Latham & Watkins managing partner Bob Dell announced the layoffs via [...]