5 steps to surviving layoffs
Terminating workers can be as traumatic for small business owners as it is for their staff. Here's our guide to getting through.
Don't panic
While these reactions are understandable in a layoff scenario, it's crucial to remain optimistic and focused on the future. Look for the opportunities that all crises create (for instance, getting out of a rut, rethinking established methods and strategies, streamlining operations). Powerful emotions are natural; let them propel you, not shut you down.
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LAST UPDATE: Jul 21 2009 | 11:20 AM ET
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