We often hear and read in the news today that many companies are closing or some are forcing their employees to resign from their job to cut down labor expenses. Well we all know that it’s due to the global economic crisis that we are experiencing right now. And as a working mom this situation is also one of my concerns.

Today I found an interesting read about how to increase job security and i thought of sharing this with you.

Here are some tips on how to survive a possible layoff.

• Keeping your skills current can help you keep your career.

• Acquiring trainings for career with growth potential is an advantage.

• Put in extra effort in your current job and increase your visibility at work.

• Communicate your value to the upper management.

• Make sure you become indispensable at your duties.