Protecting Your Job to Avoid Layoff

Every time you watch the news, you hear about more layoffs. Earlier in this series we have talked about Handling a Layoff - Survival of the Fittest as well as Ten Ways to Get Fired and Lose Your Job. In today's economy no jobs seem to be completely safe, but there are some things you can do to protect your job and avoid being laid off.

1. Be Committed at Your Job

Come in early and stay late at work. Turn projects in on time -- or early. Being the most dependable and and dedicated employee can certainly strengthen your job security, hopefully not at the expense of your family.

2. Make Yourself Indispensable at Your Job

Do the things that need to be done at work. Take some of the load off your supervisor or boss. Find out what your manager's weakest point is or what tasks he/she likes least, and offer to help in those areas. Make your supervisor's job easier, and you will be the last person he will want to lay off.

3. Be a Problem Solver at Your Job

Examine those things that cause stress, loss of revenue, or other problems at work and look for ways to solve those problems at work. If you can help make things run more smoothly and efficiently for your business, you may be able to save your job.

4. Cross Train at Your Job

Cross training at work can strengthen your position at your job, much like cross training helps strengthen you physically. Find out how to do more than your own job. Don't just consider moving higher in your own department; be available to move into a completely different area or to take on new responsibilities to make yourself less vulnerable to layoff.

For more tips, read Protect Your Job and Avoid a Layoff

Handling a Layoff - Survival of the Fittest

Ten Ways to Get Fired and Lose Your Job

How to Fill Out Weekly Unemployment Certification Online in Tennessee