Layoffs are on everyone’s mind right now, but how far would some employees go to make sure it doesn’t happen to them? More…

While many companies have employed a variety of survival strategies, British Airways took cost control to an entirely new level with its latest move — asking employees to work for nothing. More…

A recent survey of HR managers shows they think — or at least hope — we’re ready for a turnaround. More…

Everyone knows a layoff is hard on workers who are let go. What’s been overlooked, however, is the toll it takes on the people who conduct the layoff — such as HR managers. More…

Few HR managers or employers in general see a layoff or round of terminations as a chance to polish the company’s image. They may be missing an opportunity to show the employer’s best side in the worst of times. More…

It’s fine for presidential candidates to talk about how they understand workers who feel the stress of today’s economy. But it’s HR that will have to deal with the problem at its most basic level. More…

When the economy is going through a bumpy period, companies often need to make tough choices to stay solvent. Four employers show how they’re doing it without resorting to deep cuts that kill employee morale and often make things worse. More…

Periodically, we ask three HR managers how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: The company is getting ready to announce a no-raise policy, and HR has to figure out a way to soften the blow.  More…