Dear Claudia,

Our company is downsizing like a lot of companies right now, and I’ve recently had to lay off some of my recruiters. What can I do to keep the remaining members of my team busy and motivated until things start picking up again?

Planning but Worried

Dear PBW,

I love that you’ve even asked this question, because it says that you're a good boss; don’t stop there, though. Expand your horizon to the bigger picture, because we both know that companies do whatever is necessary to protect profits in a downturn. With that in mind, here are five things your team can do right now to make a positive impact...


Read the rest of my answer and add your own brilliance here.

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