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How to Get Laid Off: A Step-By-Step Guide

Posted October 23, 2009 - 07:00 by Paul Michael

Career Building

The Axe

It seems ironic in this economy, and with a high unemployment rate, that anyone would want advice about getting kicked from a job. But last week a question was posed to me, and it was genuine — “How do I get laid off?” Here is some advice to follow, and even more advice to avoid.

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Incentive plans always go awry

Posted March 27, 2008 - 10:04 by Philip Brewer

Career and Income, Small Business Resource Center

Carrot Incentive

Ever worked someplace that had an incentive plan (as in, "Hit these targets and you'll get a bonus")?  Ever been a manager whose job it was to administer an incentive plan?  Ever tried to create an incentive plan, hoping to get people to do more of what you want them to do?  Here's a little tidbit for you:  Incentive plans always go awry.

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