There was a sales manager who used to say he “loved rainy Mondays.” It was a little crazy to hear, since no one was excited about Monday in … Read more

There was a sales manager who used to say he “loved rainy Mondays.” It was a little crazy to hear, since no one was excited about Monday in … Read more
The number of displaced workers reached 6.8 million from 2015 to 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent displacement report. Though … Read more
As recruiters, we are conditioned to look for one major thing on a resume: job-hopping. “This person has had a new job every two years. If we hire them, … Read more
“I think I’ll lose my job tomorrow,” I told my husband. Earlier that day, the day after Labor Day, my third manager in a year had set a mandatory … Read more
These days seeing headlines announcing massive layoffs at companies are not uncommon. News stories like these often set off alarms or panic for many as … Read more
The following is a little secret I discovered years ago, witnessing it as layoffs happened. I validated my theory, as best I could, by watching layoffs … Read more
In rapidly changing markets, layoffs are a possibility in any industry, at any time, and are bound to send shock waves through an organization. … Read more
Whenever I heard about layoffs, I would think, “Hmm, I want to contact those being affected and see if I can recruit them for my open jobs.” As I did this, … Read more
Hurricane Harvey is relentlessly drenching southeast Texas and the surrounding areas, resulting in unprecedented flooding and damage. As the storm rages, … Read more
Staff reductions involve multiple moving parts. You make gut-wrenching decisions about who’s being let go, HR drafts severance agreements, and your legal … Read more