Shifts in Attitudes Mark Slower Job Market
Experts describe a softening labor market dampening job churn. Workers tighten budgets, resist risky moves, and advise staying put if current employment is stable while preparing for recovery. Analysts warn patience, networking, and careful search strategies as layoffs persist.
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Performance reviews return aid downsizing at HP
John Danstrom, a 16 year HP veteran in Mountain View, was ranked 3 in December and then 1 in January, the lowest in the company. The shift to hard edged reviews ties performance to layoffs, with HP mandating 5 percent at the lowest rank this year.
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High tech workers in limbo under INS guidelines
The INS shows leniency for H-1B visa holders who lose tech jobs, with interim rules allowing job change within 60 days and rules permitting work to begin before visa processing completes. Officials say many workers may stay despite no legal status as job cuts flood the market.
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