Download or read book How to Keep Your Job in a Tough Competitive Market written by Michael J Kitson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-03-18 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mergers, outsourcing, and downsizing are the order of the day—and tomorrow as well. And employees everywhere now live in fear of layoffs. In this no-nonsense career guide, HR experts from the front lines demonstrate how to become invaluable at work and fend off a pink slip. The authors explain how to: Make yourself and your contributions visible Stay aware of trends, anticipate change, and adapt Acquire a reputation as a positive team player Become the "go-to" person It is possible to weather the storm that's swiftly tearing through every industry in America. With this book, you get an insurance policy to you them hold onto you paycheck and remain gainfully employed!