Rebound: A Proven Plan for Starting Over After Job Loss - Couverture souple

Finney, Martha I.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0137021143 ISBN 13 : 9780137021147

Editeur : Ft Press, 2009

Synopsis

So, you've been laid off. Or you see it coming. You're not alone. And it's not your fault: you're just one of millions of smart, high-quality people who are being shown the door. But none of that makes it feel any better! What can you do? What should you do? How do you cope with the havoc that losing your job can cause? This sympathetic, practical book brings together all the answers you need to empower yourself, and come back stronger than ever. Author Martha Finney is one of the nation's leading workplace experts: her research has been featured on CNN, NPR's Morning Edition, and in major newspapers across the country. Drawing on powerful insights and personal stories from an enormous network of experts, she brings together all the knowledge and resources you'll need to regain mastery over your life. Finney answers questions like: How can I keep getting laid off from wrecking my life? How can I protect my professional reputation and career path? How do I get past the anger? Why haven't I heard from my coworkers? How do I keep all my options open? How do I tell my family, without damaging their faith in their own futures? What are my rights? Can I sue? Should I? How do I keep this from happening again? From start to finish, this book will help you identify your best next steps: the steps that'll help you get past the trauma and move forward, emotionally, financially, in your career, and in every part of your life.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Martha I. Finney is President and CEO of Engagement Journeys, LLC, and an internationally-respected expert in employee engagement and leadership communications. A business journalist for 20 years before becoming a full-time consultant, she specializes in helping organizations achieve greater employee loyalty, retention, and passion.

 

Finney is author or coauthor of more than 13 books, including The Truth About Getting the Best From People (FT Press) and HR From the Heart with Yahoo’s Chief People Officer, Libby Sartain. Her original research on the American workplace has been featured on CNN, NPR’s Morning Edition, and in major newspapers nationwide.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Been laid off? Fired? Pushed out? See it coming? This book will help you get back on your feet, develop a plan of action, and find your next great job!

 

Real answers from real experts:

• What to do first…and what never to do
• How to cope with the havoc, trauma, and anger
• How to protect your professional reputation
• How to keep your options open
• Know your rights
• What to do while you’re out of work
• How to safeguard your finances
• What to tell your family
• How to keep it from happening again
• How to come back stronger and better than ever!

You’ve just lost your job. (Or you’re expecting to.) You know you’re not alone: Millions of great people are losing their jobs these days. But this is you we’re talking about. Losing your job can turn your life upside down. It can mess with your mind, your heart, your health, your family life...not to mention your financial security. Losing your job is just plain painful. This practical book will help you get through the trauma-–and come out stronger, smarter, better. Top workplace expert Martha Finney brings together all the answers you need to empower yourself and regain mastery over your own life. Drawing on powerful insights and personal stories from an enormous network of experts, she answers questions like:

• How do I protect my finances?
• How do I get past the anger, alienation, and isolation?
• Why haven’t I heard from my coworkers?
• What are my rights?
• Can I get a better severance package?
• Can I sue? Should I?
• How do I stay on my career path and keep my options open?
• How can I objectively evaluate a new job offer?

From start to finish, this book will help you identify your best next steps: the steps that’ll help you get past the trauma and move forward–-emotionally, financially, in your career, and in every part of your life.

 

The 29 first, best, and worst things to do after a layoff or firing

    What to do right now–-and what you should never do

How to protect yourself, one step at a time

    Practical solutions for safeguarding your finances, your health, and your family

Build your status as an “A” player

    Enhancing your visibility, skills, and even your prestige while you’re out of work

Learn to love networking

    It’s not as bad as you think–-really!

Keep it from happening again

Rethinking the whole way you look at employment

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ft Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0137021143
• ISBN 13: 9780137021147
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible