by Christine Moukazis | Jan 30, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Of the recent layoff announcements, you will see one company noticeably missing from the long list—Apple. With over 68,000 tech workers downsized in 2023, Apple employees have—so far—been able to avoid the ax. Is the iPhone maker an anomaly amidst the economic...
by Christine Moukazis | Jan 30, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The United States has entered a new post-bubble environment, with businesses cutting costs ahead of a possible recession. To save money, companies have been conducting layoffs, eliminating employee perks, such as free laundry service, catered meals and snacks, and...
by Christine Moukazis | Jan 30, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
If you were impacted in the white-collar recession and suffered a job loss—or are worried about being the next to go—it is mission-critical for you to create an elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is loosely defined as a clear, concise and persuasive speech that lasts...
by Christine Moukazis | Jan 26, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
If you casually consume the news, you’d believe that tech is radically and indiscriminately slashing jobs. According to Layoffs.fyi, 200 tech-related companies laid off nearly 60,000 employees in 2023. The recent downsizings are a response to the vigorous hiring that...
by Christine Moukazis | Jan 26, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
If you are hunting for a new job, be prepared for a long slog. Layoffs from top companies have spooked both hiring managers and job seekers. You will be put off by job descriptions with too many requirements and not much clarity around the salary, as well as glitchy...
by Christine Moukazis | Jan 26, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
The recent wave of layoffs is a wake-up call for you to realize that you are not your job. Your identity is not the company you work for—no matter how cool and prestigious it is. You are also not your net worth, the neighborhood you live in or the Lamborghini you...
by Christine Moukazis | Jan 26, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Layoff announcements have centered around the number of people who will be let go. However, it’s important for companies to empathetically plan and conduct the downsizing. Leadership always needs to be mindful that these are human beings at the heart of this....
by Christine Moukazis | Jan 23, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is widely regarded as one of the most well-respected tech CEOs in Silicon Valley. In this rare instance, Pichai was called out over his handling of the layoffs of 12,000 Googlers. The CEO said in a companywide memo about the downsizing, “I...
by Christine Moukazis | Jan 23, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
How businesses have mishandled layoffs shows that companies are not your family and everyone is disposable at the whim of management. It’s a stark reminder that organizations and their executives prioritize shareholders. It sounds cold, but the investors are the...
by Christine Moukazis | Jan 20, 2023 | Forbes Articles by Jack Kelly
It’s the new year and you’re thinking about switching jobs. Once the holiday season comes to a close and it’s back to business as usual, you recall everything that’s been annoying you—a narcissistic boss, sniping co-workers, lousy pay, no upward mobility and a...
