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CEOs Are Predicting a Mild Recession in the U.S.
Economic cycles and trends Digital ArticleThey expect a “short and shallow” downturn. -
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. -
Layoffs That Don't Break Your Company
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleToday layoffs have become companies' default response to the challenges created by advances in technology and global competition. Yet research shows that... -
Layoffs Are Painful. But You Can Communicate Them Compassionately.
Communication Digital ArticleDelivering your message with kindness and care is better for both employees and your company. -
The Layoff
Finance & Accounting 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... -
Three Ways to Cope with a Looming Layoff
Leadership & Managing People 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... -
How Europeans Do Layoffs
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleAt America's 500 largest enterprises, layoffs look like anonymous, mass-market phenomena. Recently announced reductions affect thousands of employees... -
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 […] -
How to Be Ready in Case of a Layoff
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A Guide to Being Compassionate During Layoffs
Dismissing employees Digital ArticleThis is no time to play the tough guy. -
Research: How Losing a High-Paying Job Affects Family Relationships
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleGender norms make unemployment an unequal burden among heterosexual couples in the U.S. -
How “Neutral” Layoffs Disproportionately Affect Women and Minorities
Diversity and inclusion Digital ArticleResearch on downsizing, gender, and race. -
Tech Talent Is Flooding the Job Market
Global Business Digital ArticleEmployers have a rare opportunity to recruit from the ranks of the world's leading digital companies. -
Run Your Business So You’ll Never Need Layoffs
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The Last Word on Layoffs: Evidence on Costs and Implementation Practices
Employee retention Digital ArticleOver the last two weeks (1, 2), I’ve looked at some of the best ways to manage layoffs. A study by Christopher Zatzick and Rick Iverson of Simon Fraser University, published in the Academy of Management Journal last October, adds an interesting twist. They found that layoffs have the most negative effects on subsequent performance […] -
How to Support Your Remaining Employees After a Layoff
Managing people Digital ArticleFour ways you can help. -
One More Look at Layoffs During the Great Recession
Organizational Development Digital ArticleHere's a brief update on some research we've been doing on layoff practices. For a decade we tracked who was likely to be fired in Europe during an economic... -
The Coronavirus Crisis Doesn't Have to Lead to Layoffs
Finance & Accounting Digital ArticleLeaders can approach this challenging time with flexibility, transparency, and compassion. -
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%... -
Preparing to Announce Layoffs in a Virtual Meeting
Presentation skills Digital ArticleWith practice, you can deliver difficult news effectively and compassionately.
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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. -
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. -
When You Know Layoffs Are Coming…
Business and society Digital ArticleWaiting for bad news can take a major psychological toll. -
How to Be Ready in Case of a Layoff
It never hurts to be prepared for the worst. Especially when it comes to losing your job. -
Run Your Business So You’ll Never Need Layoffs
Business and society Digital ArticleTreat your people as trusted partners.
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HBR Guide to Leading Through Change
Management Book44.00View Details Change doesn't need to be scary. The strongest teams know how to be flexible and adapt. But even the best teams can be rendered helpless by uncertainty... -
WeWork in 2021: The Next Chapter
Strategy & Execution Case Study8.95View 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... -
Strictly Business: Janice Greer's Leadership Challenge in Japan
Management Case Study8.95View 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... -
Workforce Change: 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... -
Is it Fair to Let Them Go? Using Performance Appraisal Data to Decide on Staff Cuts
Leadership & Managing People Case Study8.95View 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... -
Chase Manhattan Corp.: The Making of America's Largest Bank
Finance & Accounting Case Study6.95View 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... -
Layoffs in the Tech Industry: 2022-2023
Management Case Study8.95View 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.... -
Nokia's Bridge Program: Redesigning Layoffs (A)
Sales & Marketing Case Study8.95View 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... -
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... -
Shanghai Euclid Printing Machine Co.: Navigating through Layoffs and Closure
Strategy & Execution Case Study8.95View Details In late 2012, Shanghai Euclid Printing Machine Co. (Shanghai Euclid), a joint venture between a Chinese state-owned enterprise and an American multinational...
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CEOs Are Predicting a Mild Recession in the U.S.
Economic cycles and trends Digital ArticleThey expect a “short and shallow” downturn. -
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. -
Layoffs That Don't Break Your Company
Organizational Development Magazine ArticleToday layoffs have become companies' default response to the challenges created by advances in technology and global competition. Yet research shows that... -
5 Signs that a Layoff Is Coming
Leadership & Managing People Advice...and how to prepare yourself. -
Layoffs Are Painful. But You Can Communicate Them Compassionately.
Communication Digital ArticleDelivering your message with kindness and care is better for both employees and your company. -
The Layoff
Finance & Accounting 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... -
Why Many Companies Get Layoffs Wrong
20.18View Details A conversation with HBS professor Sandra Sucher on the hidden costs. -
Christine vs. Work: How to Be Ready for a Layoff, Even If Your Job Feels Secure for Now
Career planning VideoIt never hurts to be prepared for the worst. -
HBR Guide to Leading Through Change
Management Book44.00View Details Change doesn't need to be scary. The strongest teams know how to be flexible and adapt. But even the best teams can be rendered helpless by uncertainty... -
Three Ways to Cope with a Looming Layoff
Leadership & Managing People 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...