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Mass Firings of Federal Employees
Business, National events & politics

Mass Firings of Federal Employees

“It’s been a massacre. I can’t believe the public isn’t outraged,” one blog visitor wrote. “Every probationary employee—four hundred of … Continue reading Mass Firings of Federal Employees

Job Security is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency
Accountability, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, National events & politics

Job Security is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency

Job security is dead for four out of every five U.S. employees. U.S. According to a December 2024 survey of … Continue reading Job Security is Dead; Reset Your Workplace with Radical Transparency

Terrified I’ll Be Laid Off
Career, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Professional growth

Terrified I’ll Be Laid Off

Question: My wife and I are scared I’ll be laid off. We went into debt during the pandemic when my … Continue reading Terrified I’ll Be Laid Off

Laid Off By Email
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Laid Off By Email

Question: When an email to my personal account arrived advising me I was being laid off, effective immediately, I thought … Continue reading Laid Off By Email

Inflation’s Impact on Employees and the Workplace
Accountability, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, National events & politics

Inflation’s Impact on Employees and the Workplace

What keeps your employees and coworkers up at night, and what does it mean to you as their employer or … Continue reading Inflation’s Impact on Employees and the Workplace

Employers are Hiring and Laying Off at the Same Time
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, National events & politics

Employers are Hiring and Laying Off at the Same Time

A new PwC poll of 722 U.S. executives (63% from Fortune 1000 companies) reports that 50% of surveyed businesses are … Continue reading Employers are Hiring and Laying Off at the Same Time

Are We Headed Into A Recession Or Not? The Answer May Surprise
Business, National events & politics

Are We Headed Into A Recession Or Not? The Answer May Surprise

Is the U.S. heading into a recession? Are we in one now? My in-box filled with questions after I posted … Continue reading Are We Headed Into A Recession Or Not? The Answer May Surprise

Recession Fears Loom; Here’s How to Avoid Being Laid Off & What To Do If You Are
Business, Career, Coaching, Professional growth

Recession Fears Loom; Here’s How to Avoid Being Laid Off & What To Do If You Are

After months of talent wars triggered by the great resignation, the job market has again shifted, with business growth slowing … Continue reading Recession Fears Loom; Here’s How to Avoid Being Laid Off & What To Do If You Are

Laying Off Employees Who Don’t Expect It: consider the alternatives & don’t destroy morale
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision

Laying Off Employees Who Don’t Expect It: consider the alternatives & don’t destroy morale

Question:             Our employees don’t realize our company is in financial trouble, but we are. We’re over-staffed, and it’s my … Continue reading Laying Off Employees Who Don’t Expect It: consider the alternatives & don’t destroy morale

Get Ready for a New Employer/Employee Reality: Things are about to change; What  do we need to do to get ready for the recession?
Business, Career, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision

Get Ready for a New Employer/Employee Reality: Things are about to change; What do we need to do to get ready for the recession?

The talent war seemed like it would last forever. Employers desperate to fill vacancies but unable to find solid job … Continue reading Get Ready for a New Employer/Employee Reality: Things are about to change; What do we need to do to get ready for the recession?

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