http://time.com/money/4531787/sinking-ship-failing-company/
Red Flag: Closed doors and poor communication
Red Flag: Employee perks start to vanish
Red Flag: Executives make for the exits
Red Flag: Workflow slows down
Red Flag: Empty desks
Red Flag: Bad press
I’m on a sinking ship. So now what?
Obviously, you need to beat it out of there. But before you do that, jot down a list of contributions you’ve made at the company, so you'll know how to "sell yourself" to prospective employers. Next, research what has changed in your field since you nabbed your current gig. You might need a new certification or skill to compete with other applicants.
Traditional job search advice bears repeating here: Make sure your resume and social profiles are up to date, and reach out to your network for new opportunities ASAP. The sooner the better, Lubrano says.
“Companies often don’t announce their troubles in advance — it’s a strategy that prevents mass exodus,” she says. “Get ahead of the curve.”