10 Things to Understand About Job Security

1.  A stark reality of business today is that the concept of a “job for life” no longer exists.
2.  The quest for corporate efficiency – even survival – in the modern competitive environment has overcome time-honoured traditions of devotion, allegiance and shared loyalty between employers and staff.
3. We as workers are self-employed, supplying our skills, knowledge and abilities to an organization for as long as they are required.
4. It is important to be exposed to a variety of work experiences, for personal growth and self-development, to avoid the danger of stagnation in a single role for an extended period.
5. Career transition is an opportunity to grow and extend our marketability.
6. Taking responsibility for career growth is an empowering concept.
7. A dedicated and committed to personal work ethic is equally important to personal growth and career progress.
8. It is essential to be geared for and adaptable to mergers, takeovers, restructures, financial downturns and career growth opportunities.
9. Job security can often promote lethargy.
10. The challenge of insecurity can force us to improve, grow and develop the skills we need to market ourselves.

This is an extract from “Chapter 1 – Separation”, the first chapter of “A Bend in the Road – A Guide to Career Transition”, written by ourselves to assist those faced with retrenchment in today’s  economic  environment.  Visit http://www.dmapeople.co.za/bendintheroad.html for further information.