For most organizations, employees are usually the biggest
expense that can be quickly reduced by eliminating jobs -- a layoff. Know that being laid off is very seldom a reflection on you or your work, and it is a temporary setback.
But, being laid off does make a big change in your life. That first "payday" without receiving a paycheck is a big, scary shock. In this article by Job-Hunt's Editor Susan P. Joyce, learn the steps for surviving a layoff as well as how to prepare if you are still employed.