Hidden Value Lies in Networking with Others Who Are Laidoff by Dawn Jordan — Fellow job seekers have just as valuable advice, and more connections, than anyone else you’re likely to talk to. (The Wall Street Journal)
Study: Experiences Make Us Happier Than Possessions by Elizabeth Landau — Experiences do a better job of connecting us to other people and making people “feel alive” both in the moment and upon reflection over time. (CNN; thanks Anittah)
Dates Announced for LaidOffCampNY May 1-2, 2009 Two-day free conference for those in a career transition. I’m an organizer and really looking forward to this event.
How to Talk to Your Employees about the Recession by John Baldoni — Common sense advice, yet not always followed, so good reminder for managers. (Harvard Business Publishing; thanks @eugenelee)
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Great links Matt :)
For those of you reading, here’s another +1 for LaidOffCampNY. Bunch of great folks putting on this event – the more who turn out the merrier. More details @ http://bit.ly/RgNo.
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Posted by Euwyn Poon on April 15th, 2009.