Your Lay-off is Imminent

You've heard a rumor that there are going to be lay-offs. You are one of the most recent hires, and you think the next lay-off will have your name on the list.

What can you do? Go home and eat chips and salsa and be angry? No! Keep asking yourself why you took this job instead of another one? No!

• Make a list of your strengths and write down why you think you were hired.

• Write a value statement of what you bring to the organization, ex. I help my organization market innovation.

• Include why you and only you can add that kind of value the way you do in your organization.

• Do some brainstorming to uncover a problem that you can solve, or a success idea for your CEO, or senior leader.

• Contact the CEO or person who has the power to lay you off or retain you, and tell them you have an idea that you need to discuss with them right away.

• Present the problem,and how you can solve it or success idea, and your initial plan. If they like the idea and implementation plan, they've view you as invaluable. You have a great chance of getting your name crossed off that lay-off list.