Recession Survival Strategies

(MoneyWatch) 

Beyond the balance sheet, there's another way to tell that recession has set in — and it might be even more disconcerting than the numbers. We're talking about what happens to otherwise compelling and rewarding work when a serious economic slump hits inside a company. That great job you landed a year ago starts to feel a little ... crummier each day, as you're asked to do more with less, demand more of your people, and keep your own aspirations and integrity intact.

Our feature package helps managers understand what happens inside an organization during tough times, and how to triumph in the face of downright crummy conditions.

• Five Signs That You Have a Crummy Job
• How to Manage Your Team in a Downturn (and Come Out on Top)
• The Hidden Costs of Layoffs
• Recession-Friendly Employee Perks
• BNET Video: Motivating a Stressed-Out Staff