After her layoff in March, she felt paralyzed, but she started applying for jobs within a few days. I'm a now-former SAP employee, having held a global-HR role at the company for most of my 17 years there. I felt paralyzed when my worst fears were confirmedI had an interim period to find another role in the company or be laid off. I started my own business, Talent Development Innovations, in May to serve my friend's needs for ramping up learning at his company. Finally, if you find yourself in this situation, process your layoff, but don't take too much time.

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Persons: Barbara Jamelli, It's, I'd, they'd, Lee Hecht Harrison, I'm, I've, — Organizations: Talent, SAP, Service Locations: Wall, Silicon, Pennsylvania