Comments on: Avoiding Layoffs in a Down Economy

By: Nicole@Background Check

Nicole@Background Check — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:21:42 +0000

I certainly agree that in times of economic recession, job duties should be reassign and talk to employees that this is now the time for them to take unpaid vacation.

By: Bob@Tarkett Buckinghamshire

Bob@Tarkett Buckinghamshire — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:17:11 +0000

Another thought would be to motivate staff to work harder, think smarter. getting your sales force motivated and working hard will bring in more results, as a result the production team themselves will need to work hard and stay motivated too.

By: Janneth@Work at Home

Janneth@Work at Home — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:19:14 +0000

I don’t think taking an unpaid vacation is appropriate but if the employer and employees agreed then it’s better. I hope the economy will start doing fine so that everyone can resume working and start reaching their goals.

By: Andy@Garage Floor Covering

Andy@Garage Floor Covering — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:22:10 +0000

These are some key points you have touched on here. I was in a managerial position and had to lay off quite a few good employees. We tried to cut back on expenses in many ways, but ultimately the bottom line was that salaries were the big culprit in our business. It's ironic that in the end I lost my position as well when the company went bankrupt. .-= Andy@Garage Floor Covering´s last blog ..Garage Floor Covering Ideas for Homeowners =-.

By: aamir@iva

aamir@iva — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:35:24 +0000

Thats quite important. While you know the economic situation of your organization, employees should themselves realize what they can to reduce company’s expenditures that may include reducing resource consumption wherever possible as well as unpaid leave at extreme conditions. As this is hard for both, to get a new job for an employee and adjusting there as well as hiring new staff (when good times come back) and developing understanding.

By: Benjamin@Alen Mak

Benjamin@Alen Mak — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:41:29 +0000

Great post, thanks for sharing!

By: Lola Kakes

Lola Kakes — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:15:15 +0000

I believe the issue is one of economic safety and that by asking an employee to take unpaid leave the idea is to save their job long-term. Many companies are doing this as are some state agencies. Of course, if you have a contract or labor agreement, you would need to discuss it with the individuals involved.

By: Francesca

Francesca — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:30:44 +0000

Please explain by saying “Request employees to take an unpaid vacation.”

It’s my understanding that this would be a violation and goes against company policy if stated in contract, that employees are eligiable for employee paid vacation if employeed for a year and there after. How would asking for an unpaid vacation benefit the employee?
Please help to clarify?!!

Thanks,
Francesca

By: EconWatch.com

EconWatch.com — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:35:59 +0000

Avoiding Layoffs in a Down Economy…

[Source: effortlesshr Blog] quoted: Everyone is feeling the pain of the poor economy, particularly small businesses. Keeping your valued employees is especially critical at this time. …