There is a perception that contraction is like a natural disaster and cannot be prevented. But this does not mean that you cannot prepare for it.
How to understand that the company is planning to reduce the number or staff of employees?
It is alarming if major personnel changes begin in the company. The radical change in the company's policy raises suspicion, while a number of new tasks are set for employees that require an innovative approach. Also, a reduction can be signaled by a situation when a company is experiencing economic difficulties (this can manifest itself in a decrease in the number of projects, a reduction in personnel costs, delayed wages, etc.).
What should an ordinary employee do if he has not yet been notified of the layoff, but suspects that he will soon be out of work?
First, the modern labor market presupposes a regular change of place of work, because the times when families worked for generations at the same enterprise have sunk into oblivion. Someday you would still leave this place of work, so is it worth worrying that this will happen right now? Look for the pluses in the current situation: perhaps something did not suit you at work, but you did not have the courage to leave yourself. Think about the many jobs around you, some of which are more interesting than your current position. A job change is a chance to find a better job. In short, a sea of new opportunities and prospects for professional growth opens up before you!
Second, update your resume on job search sites. Expect offers, as well as actively consider vacancies yourself and send resume to potential employers. Monitor for job offers among your family, friends, acquaintances.
Third: cut costs, save money regularly. Build up a supply of cash while looking for a job.
Fourth,. Do you want to take some rest or do you want to start looking for a new job right away? During the search for work, it is recommended to join the labor exchange. Do not forget to order a 2NDFL certificate and a salary certificate for two years before dismissal - you will need these documents in a new place.
By the way, there are cases when some employers "force" an employee to write a letter of resignation of his own free will, so as not to start the reduction procedure, because, firstly, the reduction procedure itself is complicated, and, secondly, the employer must pay the employee severance pay in the amount of several salaries. Thus, dismissal due to layoffs for an employee is materially more profitable than voluntarily.
There are also situations when an employee is offered to part "by agreement of the parties" with the payment of severance pay: in this case, an additional agreement to the employment contract is drawn up, which indicates the date of dismissal, as well as, if any, the amount of severance pay. In this case, the employee is advised to weigh all the pros and cons, to understand what is more profitable: to go through the reduction procedure or terminate the employment contract "by agreement of the parties."
And the last tip:. Exercise regularly: you can start by exercising in the morning, jogging, walking … Some interesting hobby will also help to distract yourself. Also, take care of proper nutrition. And remember to follow the daily routine!
Anyway, any end is the beginning of something new! We wish you every success!
