https://insidify.com/discovery/expect-the-best-prepare-for-the-worst-what-to-do-before-you-lose-your-job.

So, I heard that a branch of an oil and gas company closed up it's Abuja branch recently. I didn't know how to react to the news because I didn't want to blame the company (I mean, we're in a recession). But I also didn't know what to do with the thoughts that were running through my mind; what will the staff do? What preparations did they make for them? What compensation will they get? And then I thought, maybe they got a heads up, but really, is there anything like that?

If you're like me, and you believe there's nothing like a heads up, you prolly have an exit plan already. But if you believe you'll get a warning and you don't have an exit plan, then you need to step back and have a rethink, because if you’re in a paid employment by someone that’s not you, you’ll need an exit plan.

An exit plan doesn’t mean you leave your employer stranded. On the other hand it’s more of understanding from the day you were employed that the system is not designed to make you prosper, rather you must capitalize on the system and bring out your success.

Don’t shoot the messenger, but I’ll like to say that companies sometimes, to improve performance or productivity, periodically review and adjust their business plans and processes. Hence, the emergence of new capital, changes in ownership, or changing economic circumstances can often lead to re-organization and restructuring within a company. So, it is not uncommon for job losses to result, and in some cases it may be the only way for a company to move forward and thrive.

Thing is, as employees, we fail to realize that there are other stakeholders, in fact, the ultimate stakeholders are the shareholders / business owners.

What to do?

Continue reading here... https://insidify.com/discovery/expect-the-best-prepare-for-the-worst-what-to-do-before-you-lose-your-job.

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https://insidify.com/discovery/expect-the-best-prepare-for-the-worst-what-to-do-before-you-lose-your-job.

So, I heard that a branch of an oil and gas company closed up it's Abuja branch recently. I didn't know how to react to the news because I didn't want to blame the company (I mean, we're in a recession). But I also didn't know what to do with the thoughts that were running through my mind; what will the staff do? What preparations did they make for them? What compensation will they get? And then I thought, maybe they got a heads up, but really, is there anything like that?

If you're like me, and you believe there's nothing like a heads up, you prolly have an exit plan already. But if you believe you'll get a warning and you don't have an exit plan, then you need to step back and have a rethink, because if you’re in a paid employment by someone that’s not you, you’ll need an exit plan.

An exit plan doesn’t mean you leave your employer stranded. On the other hand it’s more of understanding from the day you were employed that the system is not designed to make you prosper, rather you must capitalize on the system and bring out your success.

Don’t shoot the messenger, but I’ll like to say that companies sometimes, to improve performance or productivity, periodically review and adjust their business plans and processes. Hence, the emergence of new capital, changes in ownership, or changing economic circumstances can often lead to re-organization and restructuring within a company. So, it is not uncommon for job losses to result, and in some cases it may be the only way for a company to move forward and thrive.

Thing is, as employees, we fail to realize that there are other stakeholders, in fact, the ultimate stakeholders are the shareholders / business owners.

What to do?

Continue reading here... https://insidify.com/discovery/expect-the-best-prepare-for-the-worst-what-to-do-before-you-lose-your-job.

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How to Get Back Into the Job Market After a Long Absence

If you’ve been out of a job for a while then you already know how tough it is to find full-time employment. Even though the job market is improving, it remains difficult for anyone to find work after a long absence.

People who have been out of work for a long-time – say, one year or longer – generally fall into one of four categories, each having its own specific challenges:
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