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Layoffs: They suck, but we can do better

January 18, 2023 • Chava Vietze • Season 1 • Episode 2

Layoffs suck. And most of us will go through at least one layoff in our lifetime. But why is it that nearly every time layoffs are done they're done so with an archaic playbook?

Kelly Ceynowa joins Chava to throw away the 40-year-old playbook and discuss what it means to look at layoffs through a new lens.

Will it take creativity? Absolutely. Listen to learn where you can start, how these recommendations can work for both private and public companies, how to flip the table on how layoffs are done, and so much more.

This is an episode that you don't want to miss. If you're a leader, you'll walk away with new ideas and conversation starters to bring to your team. If you're an individual contributor, you'll be armed with knowledge on how to assess your employer's layoff preparedness and/or provide you with questions to ask your manager or a future employer.