Go above and beyond the call of duty. One engineer whom Lennahan worked with did that. The engineer was a 20-year employee of a large corporation when, five years ago, he saw his unit slowly was being downsized. He now knows better than to feel safe. Since downsizing rarely is a humanitarian process, employees who fear they may be let go without warning are not happy or loyal campers.
Loyalty is a reciprocal concept. . . .
They failed to demonstrate their extra value to the company and why they should be retained. The consultant emphasizes that unless you continually add to your skills and training and demonstrate your importance to the company, you may find yourself on the hit list. Network widely within the firm, find a mentor to direct you and keep learning. Remember the employment market still is relatively good and so is your chance of getting another job. By Tribune Job Columnist Carol Kleiman.