BlackBiz- Helping you to prepare for the recession in 2009

In these days of: Recession, Credit Crunch, Downsizing, Redundancies and Organisational Restructures

If you are currently an employee and concerned about job security , what can you do to prepare yourself for this downturn in 2009.

Here are a few suggestions from - BlackBiz

1. Keep your CV updated
You have new experiences and learn new skills on an ongoing basis

2. Find your area of weakness and make it a strength
Look at job ads for roles similar to your current role. Are there any areas of weakness then set about getting: training, coaching, reading material on this area make it strength

3. CPD
Keep your continued personal development high on your agenda . http://www.cipd.co.uk/cpd/aboutcpd/whatiscpd.htm

4. Keep performing in your current job
Don’t let your standards slip or your mind wonder

5. Start to get your finances under control by the end of 2008
Set a personal budget and stick to your personal budget during 2009

6. Look after your physical health
Stress can be a killer and we are all under stress these days. “A total of 13.5 million working days were lost to work-related stress, depression and anxiety in 2007/08.” Health and Safety Executive. Some suggestions are :do some regular exercise, take your lunch, organize your day, and speak to your line Manager and HR rep http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/individuals.htm