Previously, I said that foreclosure should be the word of the year, but I'm thinking that I should have said "layoff" instead. Depressing as it may be, big companies are continuing large layoffs through this holiday season and I can't figure out a better time to figure out the formula for holding on to the jobs we have. Fortune says there are five main points to consider when protecting yourself from job loss, and I'd like to think the respected business publication knows its stuff.
- Be visible. It's not enough to work hard, advises Fortune: "Unless you know that what you're doing is appreciated and noticed, don't bother."
- Don't be a maverick. Right now, managers "are looking to focus on what's core. This is not the time to throw yourself in an unauthorized direction."
See three more of Fortune's tips when you read more
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It seems Moscow is saying the show must go on as the city hosted its Luxurious Millionaire Fair, while the rest of the world (including Russia) experiences tough economic times. It's a lifestyle trade fair where designers and vendors display products only affordable to the very affluent. If you've ever wanted a peek into the world of the wealthy, now is your chance. Start the slideshow to see the money-laden event (I'm talking yachts, people).
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