Business News
Laid-Off Googlers Reportedly Won’t Get Paid for Previously Approved Parental Leaves — And They’re Trying To Do Something About It
Employees will get the standard 16-week severance package, but not their full parental leaves.
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Business News
‘Make Lists’ of People to Let Go, Meta Tells Directors Ahead of Another Mass Layoff — Here’s When It Will Happen
The clock's ticking as CEO Mark Zuckerberg eyes paternity leave for his third child.
By Amanda Breen
Entrepreneurs
‘Loud Layoffs’ Are Destroying Your Mental Health — Use These Mindset Hacks to Protect Your Peace
Don't let your biggest fears become your new reality.
By Amanda Breen
Thought Leaders
5 Keys to Managing a Reshuffled Hybrid Team After Layoffs
To successfully lead a reshuffled hybrid team after layoffs, managers need a tactful approach to ensure their team stays motivated and productive.
Business News
Meta to Tell Many Managers to Start Coding or Get Out — Here’s What Else the ‘Flattening’ Will Bring
People familiar with the matter said the change will be announced in the coming weeks.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
Disney’s Biggest Round of Layoffs Expected This Week
"I do not make this decision lightly," said Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Thought Leaders
How to Be An Accountable Leader During an Age of Layoffs
If you are a leader, you eat last. Here's how to lead by example during economic uncertainty.
Business News
Layoffs Abound Across Industries — But These Major Companies Are Still Hiring
Economists are optimistic about the 2023 job market.
By Amanda Breen
Business Operations & Logistics
This Worker Found Out Google Laid Her Off While Feeding Her 3-Week-Old Daughter
Jana Elfenbein was a recruiter at Google — and said she was on maternity leave when she found out she was part of the company's layoffs.
Business News
Silicon Valley Workers Are Using This App to Share Their Layoff Speculations and Woes in Secret
Blind's anonymity means verified employees can be more honest than ever before.
By Amanda Breen
Tech
Why Software Talent Is Still in Demand Despite Tech Layoffs, Downturn and a Potential Recession
Despite the layoffs and fears of an economic recession, top tech talent is still in demand.
By Steve Taplin
Business Operations & Logistics
In a Viral TikTok, An Ex-YouTube Employee Talks About Getting Laid Off During a Business Trip
Kimberly Díaz was left stranded in Florida with no access to her business account.
Business News
These Are the 2 Key Reasons Apple Has Avoided Mass Layoffs — So Far
There's really no such thing as a free lunch.
By Amanda Breen
Tech
Google Will Lay Off 12,000 Workers Due to ‘Difficult Economic Cycles’
The tech giant sent out the layoff notice early Friday morning, joining the ranks of other tech giants that are reducing their workforces.
Business News
‘Important Information About Your Role’: Amazon Delivers News of Layoffs via Email
Some impacted employees lost access to work computers shortly after receiving the news.
Business News
Microsoft Is Planning to Lay Off 10,000 Workers, According to Several Reports
The layoffs could affect as much as 5% of the workforce.
Business News
You’re More Likely to Get Laid Off If You Work in One of These Industries, Study Finds
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these 10 industries have the highest rates of layoffs.
Thought Leaders
Before Pressing the Layoff Button, Leaders Need to Ask Themselves 1 Question — Then Do These 3 Things
As layoffs continue to rock the tech world, leaders would be smart to keep this advice in mind.
Business News
Report: Hundreds of Layoffs Set to Hit PepsiCo
A new report by the Wall Street Journal alleges that the cuts will primarily hit the beverage division.
By Emily Rella
Business News
While Tech Giants Pause Hiring and Cut Staff, TikTok Plans to Expand
The social media app intends to hire about 1,000 new employees at its Mountain View office alone, according to a source close to the matter.
Business News
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Announces ‘Most Difficult Decision’ in More Bad News for the Tech Giant Next Year
Other tech companies like Meta, Twitter and Shopify are feeling the same pressure.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
Amazon Reportedly Offered Voluntary Buyouts to Employees Amid Layoffs. Here’s Why That Tactic Can Be Helpful, According to One HR Expert.
There are pros and cons to offering a "voluntary severance" package to employees.
Business News
‘I Am Fully Aware This Will Be A Difficult Process’: Disney to Freeze Hiring, Possibly Conduct Layoffs, Per Internal Memo
Disney CEO Bob Chapek sent a memo to top executives Friday warning them of cost-cutting on the horizon. One directive: Do the meeting on Zoom.
Thought Leaders
Layoffs Aren’t the Solution to Your Profitability Crisis. Here’s the Simple 4-Step Process You Should Be Following Instead.
A people-centric business model offers an elegantly simple alternative to falling into the debt trap.
Business News
‘Labor Hoarding’ Might Save You From Layoffs
What economists are saying about this peculiar phenomenon during an economic slowdown.
Thought Leaders
8 Effective Tips for Conducting Layoffs
Letting go of an employee doesn't make you a bad person, but it can feel that way. Here are some helpful directives I've found to help conduct the process.