ABSTRACT

Have you heard rumors at your company about downsizing, rightsizing, optimizing, mergers, acquisitions, reductions in force, or terminations? It's not unusual in today's business environment to see some or all of these changes. Even successful companies like Kodak, Levi-Strauss, and Citicorp have downsized for the sake of continued profitability. Job security seems to be a thing of the past. Now more than ever you must rely on your education, experience, and skills to survive in the business world. What's the best way to protect yourself from falling prey to one of these threats?