Due to the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries, and indeed many markets, are falling on hard times.
With the ways of working being changed for longer-term than we ever thought possible, lots of businesses are furloughing staff, making cuts and making changes.
The number one thing we’re being asked as managers is how to recession proof the work that you are doing. Here are some tips.
Most cuts within an industry or company are not made at random but have an evaluation beforehand where people who are easily disposable or replaced at a later date are put at risk.
It is the people who have demonstrated they are invaluable that will be protected, and will be recession proof. It’s wise to think about:
If your name is not known in your office, it may be a risk factor.
If your boss, HR and other deciding people are asked about you, you want a number of people to have positive things to say about you. ‘Yes, Harry helped us on this campaign’ or ‘Harry instigated this initiative’ bodes better than ‘we’re not sure who that is’ – which makes it sound like you won’t be missed.
Network within your company and industry as though you are at risk of being made redundant.
That way you can both ensure you are in good working relationships with your company and, should roles and departments change and blend, you’d be in a good position, having already built relationships and rapport.
Of course, the most invaluable weapon to have when recession proofing your career.
Whenever times are changing, companies want to react.
Keep an eye on media sites such as Forbes or Entrepreneur which regularly highlight the leading or most searched-for, in-demand skills are.
Stay on top of your LinkedIn profile so that you are getting references and recommendations for those leading skill sets.
Now is the best time to invest in yourself and your career. After all, if you won’t get behind yourself, who will?
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