Few, if any, industries are immune to the global economic recession that has led to millions of lost jobs across the United States. Despite crunching the numbers and considering alternatives, employers are often forced to conclude that layoffs are necessary to keep the business afloat.

Employers need to focus on determining which employees remain vital to execute the company’s critical functions, ensure that protected classes are not disparately affected, notify affected employees in advance as required by federal and state WARN Acts, and have a plan for discharging those employees that maximizes their human dignity and minimizes disruption to business operations, according to Pepper Hamilton LLP, a multi-practice law firm in Boston.

“Employers should also consider their remaining employees, who will watch their friends and colleagues lose their jobs,” says Steven R. London, a partner in the law firm of Pepper Hamilton. “It’s critical to ensure that your remaining employees maintain their morale, and that they stay motivated under the pressure of trying to maintain operations with a decreased workforce. This is a critical, but often overlooked, aspect of any downsizing plan.”

As a body of believers we are often faced with trying to figure out how the world and all that it stands for intersects with our beliefs. Frequently it appears as if the truth has gotten muddied and caused our view of right and wrong to be grayed. It is in these times I strive to step back and to see the world as Jesus did and not through that solely of my own eyes. Office politics are frequently the bane of many as the “company line” often seems to itself diverge from the truth and actions in no way align with the truth.

No, these times are not easy but I have found that by concentrating on some of the Bible’s truths during my workday that it is indeed easier to do it “His Way” than my way. Living in a fallen world is not easy but Jesus promises that if we follow Him that our yoke will be light. Taking these Biblical truths as part of your mantra will do much to help you stay focused on the light of the Gospel and not the noise of this world.

Live in the Truth

We are constantly bombarded with media from television, radio, print, and the Internet with those who seek to tell us that seeking our own interests is the best way or that the Bible is not applicable to our lives today. We are often tempted to believe that much of what Biblical scholars have written is si tuational or cultural. This leads us to falsely thinking that the Word is solely indigenous to the times in which it was written, and in so doing lead ourselves and others further away from what is intended. Therefore I have determined for myself that I will always accept the Bible as the truth knowing, believing, and relying on its timeless precepts. By predicating the entirety of our lives solely on God’s word, we cannot be led astray.

Don’t cope with job loss. Get ready to conquer the next phase of your life with seven tips that will encourage your heart and equip you for career success.

A sudden job loss can be very unsettling, and it makes a person look inside in order to get perspective on their situation. If you follow these seven steps, you will be well on your way to getting back on track with your career – and your life. In fact, you may very well find that you are better off. That job loss could be a blessing in disguise.

Layoffs are a common part of today’s business world. It is important for employees to recognize that there is always a chance that your company can be bought, sold, or merged. 

It can even implode. 

In a market where more emphasis is being put on churning profits than ever before, most companies are susceptible to the occasional takeover. It makes business sense to merge assets; however it’s usually at the expense of the company’s employees.