LinkedIn Tips & Traps  Even if not currently looking, you need a strong, credible LinkedIn profile. Reconnect with people who know your work. Be found for your specialty and background by AI, recruiters, and managers. Your profile may look bogus due to changes made without your knowledge. Examples: Most HP positions were changed to HPE; LinkedIn has been robotically eliminating and standardizing company names with odd results.

Career Checkup  Advice from members on evaluating your situation.

Job Hunting  Members recommend spending most of your job-hunting time searching outside the company -- you are a stronger candidate while still employed. Very few members report finding an internal job during their "redeployment period." Many report losing critical time and wasting valuable energy on discussions that end abruptly without explanation.

Pension and retirement plan issues for HP, HPE, EDS, and DEC alumni.

Financial Advisors You need to understand the role and motivations of each person and company.

Join the HP/HPE Alumni forums Ask questions and trade practical advice on HP/HPE-related benefits, finance, and personal tech issues. (Hosted on Google Groups.) If formerly a direct U.S. employee of HP or HPE, or in the process of leaving. Free, thanks to supporting members.