
The weak economy has many companies making staffing cuts. Although most employers recognize the value of their human resources, they just cannot justify the cost of running fully staffed when sales are down. Too many times, layoffs and downsizing become unavoidable and longtime, trusted employees find themselves without jobs. One way companies can minimize the negative impact of downsizing on their employees' lives is by hiring an outplacement firm specializing in executive job searches to help them find new jobs. The best part is that, by helping their employees, they help themselves as well.