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	<title>Engineering Survival Center &#45; Workforce Reduction Section</title>
	<description>Workforce reductions are one of the most critical decisions to be made during difficult economic circumstances. If you are being forced to consider reductions, the following links will provide useful tips to consider. </description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:49:12 -0700</pubDate>
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	<title>Avoiding Legal Pitfalls During RIFs and When Reducing Workers' Hours &#45; HRHero.com </title>
	<description>Do you know all the alternatives and issues to consider before a reduction in force (RIF)? Read this article for a more in-depth analysis of potential alternatives to a workforce reduction, strategies to consider before conducting a RIF and continuing obligations of a RIF. </description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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	<title>Workforce Reduction Guidelines &#45; Southern Business Review &amp; CBS Interactive </title>
	<description>A detailed article that provides instructions on how to conduct a successful workforce reduction strategy while protecting the company against future litigation and increase costs. Key steps, legal issues, and severance strategies provide a well rounded guide to an effective workforce reduction. </description>
	<link>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3972/is_200404/ai_n9345876/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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	<title>Surviving Tough Times: Engineering Solutions that Cut Costs and Reduce Risk &#45; White Paper
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	<description>This Management Series white paper instructs Engineering Enterprises on how to survive in a struggling economy. Learn how to examine your current operations to recognize where costs can be saved and risk can be mitigated with the proper engineering document management and workflow solution. </description>
	<link>http://www.firsttrace.com/whitepapers/surviving/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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