EEs so far escape the rising tide of layoffs

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Electrical engineers (EE) have, so far, remained relatively untouched by layoffs sweeping through the technology sector. Statistics indicate that those let go have mainly been support staff and lesser-skilled workers hired in companies' high-growth times. An industry exec with an outplacement firm says companies tend to keep their core IT people, who drive the quality of their products and their ability to make new ones.

Engineering services, Engineering firms, Industry hiring, Electrical engineering

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Mind the gap: awareness and open communication can resolve on-the-job frictions due to age differences

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Age differences in the workplace can lead to serious misunderstandings and miscommunications. How to avoid such problems is discussed.

Personnel administration, Career Planning, Career development, Company personnel management, Age discrimination

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Boosting morale in an iffy economy: it's natural to feel anger and frustration after being laid off, but don't let your outlook ruin your job prospects

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Many engineers are out of work as a consequence of the economic situation. How to maintaine morale and improve job prospects is discussed.

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