LAYOFFS: When Your Company Says the Dreaded, “It’s not You, It’s Me” (Part 1 of 2)

Have you ever been laid off? Or had an awesome coworker get laid off? Or perhaps YOU were the one that had to lay employees off. If you haven't experienced any of these scenarios, then you’re lucky, because unless you live under a rock, you’re probably aware that layoffs are happening across multiple industries right now. UGH. It’s an extremely difficult experience for companies, for leaders, and, especially, for the employees actually being laid off.

For this episode, we tackle the layoff topic head-on: share real stories from our listeners, we talk about how you can read signs that personnel cuts are coming, and we discuss how can you be prepared both emotionally and financially to face a layoff. 

Episode Highlights

• 09: 08 how to see the subtle hints that layoffs are coming 
• 14:11 Not-so-subtle Hints that layoffs are on the horizon 
• 18:29 What can you do to be better prepared

Good Reads

• 50% of employers expect job cuts, survey finds. Here’s how to prepare for a potential layoff - CNBC
• How to Tell If Layoffs Are Coming to Your Company – Monster. 
• Half of employers are planning layoffs—here’s how to negotiate your exit if it happens to you - CNBC

- Surfing Corporate’s original music theme is by Chaliwa Music. The rest of our music is by Blue Dot Sessions

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices