5 Ways to Negotiate a Better Severance Package

Layoffs are at 25 year high, and that means it is not only is harder to find a new job but your savings and severance package has to last longer while your out looking for a new one. To get the best severance package, be prepared to negotiate as soon as you get the news. Many employees sign the first offer they are given, not realizing severance packages are negotiable. Companies create a budget for layoffs and often put aside reserve funds for unexpected issues. The reserve can be yours for the taking if you negotiate right. Read more