AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HCI International Austin, a professional career management and marketing firm specializing in assisting individuals with their career changes and reviews, urges employees during these difficult economic times to be aware of what is happening at their current place of employment. With the recent publicity of high-profile Ponzi scams like the Madoff and Stanford schemes, it is very important for employees to always be watchful for telling signs of financial fraud. We of course hear of all the investors who were fraudulently scammed out of their money. Unfortunately, we don't hear much about the employees of these companies who lost their jobs and now have to look for new employment during one of the toughest economies in decades.

Therefore, HCI International Austin advises employees of all companies to be aware of any signs that would alert them to a potential financial scam. For example, be mindful of any abrupt policy changes with your current employer that do not make sound financial or strategic sense. If your company suddenly changes procedures on matters that will significantly impact ongoing operations, it is important not to dismiss it as business as usual. If you notice significant changes in financial or budgetary policies that will impact your company's liquidity, it is important to professionally bring these matters to the attention of your superiors. Mentioning these issues will not signify that you think they are a scam or are committing fraud. Rather it will alert individuals within your company of potential hazards and pitfalls.

If you get the feeling your voice is not being heard, it is important for you to work on immediately exiting your current position. Even in these uncertain economic times, you will want to protect yourself and your livelihood by being proactive. Conducting a proactive career search while you are still employed is essential. Don't get pulled into a false sense of security that your company is sound when a financial scam or fraud has been exposed to you.

HCI International Austin has been extremely successful in assisting professionals and managers with discreet career changes throughout the Austin and Central Texas region.

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