Plant closing and notice period questions, HR coordinator here

My employer announced that the site will close and gave us written notice. I have been trying to stay organised about it. I do not know if I should start looking now or wait for severance news. Should I stay for the bonus?

The workforce board ran a rapid-response session for us with résumé help and information on benefits. Ask if yours will.

I stayed for the retention bonus and looked for work on the side. It cushioned the gap.