Reuters - A sharp rise in British retail sales pierced the global economic gloom like a rare shaft of sunlight on Thursday, but other developments showed that hopes that storm clouds would disperse were premature.

Jobless claims fall but labor market still soft (Reuters)

Reuters - The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits fell 5,000 last week, government data on Thursday showed, but claims remained near levels indicating a sluggish labor market amid a cooler economy.

o If you're dismissing the jobholder, you should prepare a discontinuance package, write a dismissal letter and hold a termination meeting. Post-lay off Methods: There may be several different post-separation procedures that go with sacking an employee during the business reorganization. Dismissal letters should always keep a level of professionalism that paints the business in a favorable light. Not considering the need to downsize your department, now and then you are faced with terminating a salaried monthly worker. The Personnel department should approve all dismissals. This notification serves as written notification of layoff for [name]. Often, they are personnel who are problem or who have a bad outlook, and they do major damage to your workplace environment and productivity. This letter is to document separating worker _______________. The worker's attorney will, undoubtedly, know this.

Smart owners and business managers use a worker dismissal form to help them conduct a separation meeting. Then you can dismiss for this breach and likely sue for damages. The wise supervisor will put the worker into escalating discipline and document expectations in a clear, concise written format. These personnel may find it more interesting to talk on the phone, play games on the internet, or mingle with other personnel, than to meet goals and deadlines. To help clear up the rationale for the termination, create a brief memo which outlines the company's new strategic plan with the goals you expect to achieve. o Employer ordered wrongful and unethical job tasks. You want to be fair to all workers, both to those who will lose their jobs and those who will remain.