During the pandemic, every company and organisation had to face a variety of challenges, and one of them was downsizing. The downsizing can either be done in one go or in batches, which can cause distress and even anger in their employees, both those who got laid off and those who were left behind. Those…
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Coping with the Emotional Impact of a Layoff
Being laid off from work can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you were not told why and if you have been working on the job for a long time. For some, the layoff can become a new break for them to try something new or closure to an already strenuous relationship with…
Were your Fired or Retrenched? Know the Difference to Get your Rightful Benefits
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely changed how businesses conduct their operations, and the impact is felt at every industry level. The employment figures of a company will be a great indicator of how businesses are fairing, and it does not look promising. Here in Singapore, analysts project that around 45,000 to 200,000 people will likely…
Bad Retrenchment Practices for Companies to Avoid
In recent months, many employees have been on edge because of the sudden mass retrenchments ordered by some of the country’s top companies. Experts say that these retrenchments will continue as the world tries to recover from the pandemic. Employers even say that given the uncertainty of the market in the post-pandemic world, retrenchments should…
What is Job Insecurity
The fear or feeling of losing one’s job for whatever reason is known as job insecurity. There are many reasons why they feel this way, and it could be because of the nature of their position, the state of the country or economy and their overall well-being. Job insecurity can be categorised into two types:…
Conversation with Patty Wolters on Unemployment During Pandemic Times
The global pandemic has brought anxiety and uncertainty among many. As much as every country tries to solve their dire medical situation with enforced lockdown, international borders barred, travels halted. This has impact, more than one way, to you and me. One of the impacts is losing your livelihood: affecting putting food on the table,…
What to do If You Lost Your Job During Covid-19 Recession?
Whether you are an entrepreneur or an employee, everyone is affected by coronavirus globally. Businesses that are struggling even before Covid-19 hits, will face difficulty to even stay afloat on the daily operations. While nobody wishes to lose their jobs during this time, without knowing when this pandemic will end, it is best to prepare…
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