Job-loss stigma ‘a myth’ – report
Some managers are targeting job candidates made redundant by rival firms, dispelling the “myth” that there is a stigma attached to losing your job, research has suggested.
A recent study of 500 human resources managers and 4,000 workers found completely opposite views on the treatment of people being laid off.
One in three workers feared that potential employers looked badly on candidates recently made redundant, while a similar number of managers said the opposite was true.
More than a third of workers believed there were no jobs available, but half of firms said they were still recruiting staff despite the recession.
Commenting on the research, Ian Partington, Managing Director of Simply Jobs Boards said: “Job losses are dominating the headlines, but not all companies are shedding staff or freezing recruitment. It’s easy to see how job hunting myths can come to fruition when candidates are under increased stress.
“However, the research shows that in this difficult time, many businesses need talented, committed employees more than ever.”