Sara Perelli-Minetti has overseen layoffs. Now she helps people negotiate stronger severance packages.
I'm a former HR leader at Capital One and Wayfair. You should know these 5 things about negotiating severance.
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Ana Altchek
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Sara Perelli-Minetti, a former HR leader at Wayfair and Capital One, says candidates should make negotiation requests in writing.
Many people are pressured to quickly sign their severance agreement after a layoff. That could be a big mistake.
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But one decision still belongs to you in a meaningful way: What support do the people leaving actually receive?
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