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Read articles from the PM Guide to Surviving the Downturn
In the first quarter of 2009 the UK economy shrank by 1.9 per cent and 6.7 per cent of the population is now unemployed.
But there are ways to lessen the downturn's effects. For example, offering flexible working can save organisations money and help them retain a diverse workforce.
The government has put in place practical and financial measures for both firms and staff via its Real Help Now campaign. This aims to ensure companies not only survive the recession, but are fighting fit for the inevitable upturn.
Read how to lead your company through the recession in PM's guide to surviving the downturn.
| Get real help now |
The government is offering a range of practical services to help businesses and people around the UK make it through the downturn. Take a closer look at what’s available
Date: 07 May 2009
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| How to... make redundancies |
Once you’ve exhausted all other possibilities, job cuts may still be inevitable. Andy Allen has the lowdown on making the process as painless as possible
Date: 07 May 2009
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| Keep on running |
Don’t stop training your firm’s key people when times get hard. They’ll need those skills to help you stay ahead of the game when the upturn comes, says Lucie Carrington
Date: 07 May 2009
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| Mixed and matched |
Don’t let diversity at work suffer in a recession, says Jane Simms. It brings greater engagement, a truer match with a range of customers and stronger branding – all competitive advantages
Date: 07 May 2009
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| Recruiters on the hiring line |
The labour market is flooded with professionals desperately seeking work. So why aren’t recruiters rubbing their hands together at the prospect? Carly Chynoweth investigates
Date: 07 May 2009
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| The kindest cut |
Organisations are under pressure to do whatever it takes to stay afloat. But does that inevitably mean lay-offs? Not when there are so many alternatives, says Andy Allen
Date: 07 May 2009
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