By Jennifer Alsever March 06, 2023 The stigma of getting laid off from a job is lessening, but a good chunk of people still don’t tell the world—or prospective employers—about getting a pink slip. Only 20% of people who lost their jobs shared the information with their future employer, according to a new … Continue reading Layoff stigma stings: Why Gen Z workers are less likely to share that they lost a job
By Emily Guy Birken March 04, 2023 Several recent waves of high-profile layoffs are an uncomfortable reminder that many of us serve at the pleasure of the companies we work for. Whether you’ve been laid off, are hearing water-cooler whispers about reorganization, or simply want to be prepared, there are a number of steps … Continue reading Your essential guide to thriving through a layoff
By Harry McCracken January 25, 2023 This story is from Fast Company’s new Plugged In newsletter, a weekly roundup of tech insights, news, and trends from global technology editor Harry McCracken, delivered to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Sign up for it—and all of our newsletters—here. “I guess the idea is that eventually you … Continue reading Big Tech’s layoff binge stinks. Let’s hope it leads to a little discipline
By Joseph Liu December 21, 2022 The labor market is currently in an unusual state. Unemployment stands at just 3.7%, but many companies have recently issued layoffs. And while the Federal Reserve is expected to slow interest rate hikes as inflation cools, concerns about an economic recession linger. During uncertain times, your career may … Continue reading Why you should let your career evolve after a layoff
By Tigran Sloyan July 28, 2022 We’re all scared, and we should be. Thousands of people in our industry have lost their jobs, and thousands more may still do so. But it’s not surprising, or ahistorical, or anything other than the same cycle of hubris that high-growth companies has been experiencing for years. … Continue reading How to stop the tech layoff cycle from happening again
