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Don’t Let Layoffs Undermine Your DEI Efforts
Diversity and inclusion Digital ArticleA “last hired/first fired” approach disproportionately impacts women and people of color. -
After Layoffs, Help Survivors
Finance & Accounting Digital ArticleEditor's Note: The following article was written by Anthony Nyberg and Charlie Trevor, based on their research and also drawing on the research of others... -
When You Know Layoffs Are Coming…
Business and society Digital ArticleWaiting for bad news can take a major psychological toll. -
Will an NFL-like Approach to Layoffs Play for Circuit City?
Layoffs Digital ArticleHas someone at Circuit City been reading up on the management strategies of the New England Patriots? In the NFL, it’s not uncommon for a team to cut a highly-paid player — usually an aging veteran — only to re-sign him at a lesser salary. The player may not be thrilled, but he’s still employed […] -
Halting the Exodus After a Layoff
Downsizing Magazine ArticleThe gut-wrenching decision to downsize is usually made a little easier by the belief that at least there’s a purpose to it all: The company will save money and might even improve performance. But a new study indicates that layoffs often prompt demoralized survivors to quit. The resulting unexpected staff shortage can hinder efficiency, and […] -
Too Many Employees Cash Out Their 401(k)s When Leaving a Job
Retirement planning Digital ArticleCompanies can make small changes that could dramatically increase retirement readiness. -
Audio: The Delicate Art of Doing Layoffs
Economics Digital ArticleWhat’s foremost in people’s minds these days? Whether or not they’ll be laid off. What’s foremost in the minds of a growing number of managers? How do you lay people off? As the exasperated protagonist says in the current Harvard Business Review Case Study, “Why aren’t layoffs taught as a subject at business school?” Download […] -
A No-Layoffs Policy Can Work, Even in an Unpredictable Economy
Corporate social responsibility Digital ArticleThe benefits outweigh the costs. -
Layoffs: Look Before You Let Go
Layoffs Digital ArticleIt’s a question that, if you haven’t faced it already, you will soon enough: Are we going to cut the workforce? Sometimes layoffs are unavoidable, other times (dare I say often times) they are the sad result of managers not willing or able to think more creatively and take bigger risks in the name of […] -
How Should a Start-Up Cut Its Burn Rate? (Commentary for HBR Case Study)
Finance & Accounting Magazine ArticleTyler Smith, the founder and CEO of the enterprise software firm Puck.io, is facing a hard decision. Just three months earlier the company laid off 20%... -
Worried About Impending Layoffs?
Layoffs Digital ArticleFour steps you can take now to prepare. -
Don't Let Layoffs Ruin Customer Service
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleCommitted and motivated employees serve customers better; customers happy with your company's products or services are likely to express their satisfaction,... -
The Layoff
Economics Digital Article“Why aren’t layoffs taught as a subject at business school?” Robin Astrigo asked himself. “Boards expect executives to do them well, but nobody knows how.” He leaned his forehead against his office window and stared out at the street. The analyst call that morning had been excruciating. Astrigo Holdings had missed its earnings estimate by […] -
A Guide to Being Compassionate During Layoffs
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleThis is no time to play the tough guy. -
Tech Talent Is Flooding the Job Market
Layoffs Digital ArticleEmployers have a rare opportunity to recruit from the ranks of the world’s leading digital companies. -
Shifting Your Perception After Being Laid Off
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleAs a tech employee, Vivek Gulati has navigated multiple layoffs. Here's what he's learned. -
6 Mistakes Leaders Make When Announcing Layoffs
Layoffs Digital ArticleThere’s no way to sugarcoat the bad news. But you can deliver it with respect and compassion. -
What Companies Still Get Wrong About Layoffs
Organizational Development Digital ArticleMany cling to the idea that reducing staff is the fastest, easiest way to cut costs. But there are smarter, more humane approaches. -
Three Ways to Cope with a Looming Layoff
Decision making and problem solving Digital ArticleI’ve been surprised by the number of people I’ve met who, like I did, quit their jobs after the recession took hold last year. Of course, most people don’t want to quit — or can’t. For many of those job-keepers, the prospect of layoffs is all too real, even as the recession officially winds down. […]
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HR’s New Role
Human resource management Magazine ArticleIn this tight labor market, cost cutting is out. Championing employee concerns is in. -
6 Mistakes Leaders Make When Announcing Layoffs
Layoffs Digital ArticleThere’s no way to sugarcoat the bad news. But you can deliver it with respect and compassion. -
Case Study: Navigating Labor Unrest
Strategy execution Magazine ArticleA factory manager considers whether to accept or resist union demands. -
5 Reasons People Get Laid Off
Layoffs Digital ArticleAnd how to proactively assert control over your professional destiny. -
Overcoming Today’s DEI Leadership Challenges
Diversity and inclusion Big IdeaAn interview with former VICE Media chief people officer Daisy Auger-Domínguez. -
The Next Phase of DEI
Management Digital Article"The Next Phase of DEI" Big Idea features the following three articles. In "Where Does DEI Go from Here?", author Laura Morgan Roberts, a researcher in... -
Worried About Impending Layoffs?
Layoffs Digital ArticleFour steps you can take now to prepare. -
Case Study: How Should a Start-Up Cut Its Burn Rate?
Business management Magazine ArticleA CEO considers a second round of layoffs. -
CEOs Are Predicting a Mild Recession in the U.S.
Economic cycles and trends Digital ArticleThey expect a “short and shallow” downturn. -
How to Communicate a Tough Decision to Your Team
Management communication Digital ArticleSix strategies to help you deliver bad news compassionately. -
Research: Remote Workers Are More Anxious About Layoffs
Remote work Digital ArticleA study of 80,000 employees found that remote employees were 32% more likely than their in-office peers to feel anxious in the wake of news about layoffs. -
Shifting Your Perception After Being Laid Off
Layoffs Digital ArticleAs a tech employee, Vivek Gulati has navigated multiple layoffs. Here’s what he’s learned. -
Too Many Employees Cash Out Their 401(k)s When Leaving a Job
Retirement planning Digital ArticleCompanies can make small changes that could dramatically increase retirement readiness. -
Research: How Losing a High-Paying Job Affects Family Relationships
Layoffs Digital ArticleGender norms make unemployment an unequal burden among heterosexual couples in the U.S. -
Preparing to Announce Layoffs in a Virtual Meeting
Presentation skills Digital ArticleWith practice, you can deliver difficult news effectively and compassionately. -
How to Talk to Your Kids About Layoffs
Layoffs Digital ArticleAdvice on what to say (and what not to say) when you break the news. -
What Companies Still Get Wrong About Layoffs
Layoffs Digital ArticleMany cling to the idea that reducing staff is the fastest, easiest way to cut costs. But there are smarter, more humane approaches. -
Tech Talent Is Flooding the Job Market
Layoffs Digital ArticleEmployers have a rare opportunity to recruit from the ranks of the world’s leading digital companies. -
Layoffs Are Painful. But You Can Communicate Them Compassionately.
Corporate communications Digital ArticleDelivering your message with kindness and care is better for both employees and your company. -
How to Deal with Layoff Anxiety
Career planning Digital ArticleFive strategies to confront your fears productively.
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Strictly Business: Janice Greer's Leadership Challenge in Japan
Management Case Study11.95View Details Janice Greer works for NVX Pharmaceuticals, a US firm with increasing global operations. Not long after Greer's promotion to country head for Japan, their... -
Layoffs in the Tech Industry: 2022-2023
Management Case Study11.95View Details This case examines the mass layoffs that swept through the tech industry (2022-2023) through the lens of four companies: Twitter, Stripe, Meta, and Google.... -
Chase Manhattan Corp.: The Making of America's Largest Bank
Finance & Accounting Case Study11.95View Details Chase Bank and Chemical Bank intend to merge, producing the largest commercial bank in the United States, the fourth largest in the world. Projected financial... -
Furloughs: An Alternative to Layoffs for Economic Downturns
Leadership & Managing People Case Study8.95View Details This technical note describes the practice of employee furloughs (also known as work sharing or short time work) including their regulatory frameworks... -
Airinit: Clearing the Accounting Air
Management Case Study11.95View Details The fictional company Airinit, now a division of the conglomerate ArgentAxis Holdings (AAH) after a recent merger, manufactures air fresheners, and at... -
The TRAIL Model of Talent Management
Management Case Study8.95View Details In the evolving landscape of human resources and organizational development, the TRAIL Talent Management Model emerges as a comprehensive framework aimed... -
Economic Analysis: The Hidden Costs of Layoffs and Managing Staff Reductions
Management Case Study8.95View Details Globally, over the past fifty years, more companies have used layoffs to cut costs during periods of decreased demand or economic downturns. But layoffs... -
WeWork in 2021: The Next Chapter
Strategy & Execution Case Study11.95View Details This case details the journey of Sandeep Mathrani as he took over as CEO of WeWork, a flexible space provider, in the aftermath of the company's attempted... -
Is it Fair to Let Them Go? Using Performance Appraisal Data to Decide on Staff Cuts
Leadership & Managing People Case Study11.95View Details Rodey Wing, a partner at global management consulting firm Kearney, had to decide what to recommend to a struggling retailer client with over 200,000... -
Shanghai Euclid Printing Machine Co.: Navigating through Layoffs and Closure
Strategy & Execution Case Study11.95View Details In late 2012, Shanghai Euclid Printing Machine Co. (Shanghai Euclid), a joint venture between a Chinese state-owned enterprise and an American multinational... -
Nokia's Bridge Program: Redesigning Layoffs (A)
Sales & Marketing Case Study11.95View Details "Not another Bochum." Nokia Board Chairman Jorma Ollila was clear in the goals he set for the 2011 restructuring that Nokia's new CEO, Stephen Elop, had...
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Don’t Let Layoffs Undermine Your DEI Efforts
Diversity and inclusion Digital ArticleA “last hired/first fired” approach disproportionately impacts women and people of color. -
After Layoffs, Help Survivors
Finance & Accounting Digital ArticleEditor's Note: The following article was written by Anthony Nyberg and Charlie Trevor, based on their research and also drawing on the research of others... -
When You Know Layoffs Are Coming…
Business and society Digital ArticleWaiting for bad news can take a major psychological toll. -
Will an NFL-like Approach to Layoffs Play for Circuit City?
Layoffs Digital ArticleHas someone at Circuit City been reading up on the management strategies of the New England Patriots? In the NFL, it’s not uncommon for a team to cut a highly-paid player — usually an aging veteran — only to re-sign him at a lesser salary. The player may not be thrilled, but he’s still employed […] -
Halting the Exodus After a Layoff
Downsizing Magazine ArticleThe gut-wrenching decision to downsize is usually made a little easier by the belief that at least there’s a purpose to it all: The company will save money and might even improve performance. But a new study indicates that layoffs often prompt demoralized survivors to quit. The resulting unexpected staff shortage can hinder efficiency, and […] -
Too Many Employees Cash Out Their 401(k)s When Leaving a Job
Retirement planning Digital ArticleCompanies can make small changes that could dramatically increase retirement readiness. -
Audio: The Delicate Art of Doing Layoffs
Economics Digital ArticleWhat’s foremost in people’s minds these days? Whether or not they’ll be laid off. What’s foremost in the minds of a growing number of managers? How do you lay people off? As the exasperated protagonist says in the current Harvard Business Review Case Study, “Why aren’t layoffs taught as a subject at business school?” Download […] -
A No-Layoffs Policy Can Work, Even in an Unpredictable Economy
Corporate social responsibility Digital ArticleThe benefits outweigh the costs. -
Layoffs: Look Before You Let Go
Layoffs Digital ArticleIt’s a question that, if you haven’t faced it already, you will soon enough: Are we going to cut the workforce? Sometimes layoffs are unavoidable, other times (dare I say often times) they are the sad result of managers not willing or able to think more creatively and take bigger risks in the name of […]