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Layoffs Hot Keyword for Second Half of January 2009

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But, in running it now for the second half of January, the keyword that popped to the top was: Layoffs And this is definitely a sign of the times. This hot list is based on various social signals of what people are writing about, reading, bookmarking, searching, etc. You can go to the Hot List post to see what was hot then. Here's the rest.

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Insights and Opinions: How To Survive A Layoff

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For our Insights & Opinions section today, Cathy Ashbaugh, President of Pacific Shore Resources, a local recruiting firm, gives some well timed advice on how to handle a layoff: As we enter into the second quarter of 2009 we are beginning to see small signs of hope and improvement in the economy. Yet, we are not out of the woods.

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Our Survey: SoCal Tech Execs Optimistic, Looking To Hire

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Job hiring plans were also better, with only a slim number of firms--3.06% expecting possible layoffs, with 85 percent of firms looking to hire workers. This year, 48 percent of our respondents though the industry had passed through the worst of the economic decline, 35 percent were unsure, and 17 percent believing that it had not.

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Insights and Opinions: Southern California Tech Jobs Make a Comeback

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No bonuses, no promotions, layoffs, and nobody hiring. And SoCal successfully beat most of the United States in unemployment claims, by several percentage points, attaching painful and empirical fact to the grim situation. 2009 was a horrible year for job seekers, and even those holding on to existing jobs.

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Friday roundup: More layoffs, venture roundup, growth at firms, and more

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In our Friday Southern California technology news roundup: The economy continues to be in the news this week, as Broadcom is cutting 200 employees as it sees a glum Q1.

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Best Downsizing Strategies

SoCal Tech Calendar

Join us to learn best practices, business strategies and actionable tactics to make downsizing more effective for your organization while lessening the negative impact of layoffs on survivors and improving employee engagement in turbulent times. Business owners, C-level executives, VP/Directors and middle managers should attend.

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Navigating The Legal Minefield

SoCal Tech Calendar

In addition, under the rubric "Avoiding Self-Inflicted Wounds," Mr Kramer will discuss the legal issues your company should consider when facing the need for employee layoffs in this recessionary time. We look forward to seeing you at Maggiano's in Woodland Hills for an intimate gathering.