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Guides on severance, WARN Act rights, and how companies handle exits.
Layoff, Furlough, or Restructuring: What the Terms Actually Mean
Companies use different words to describe a job loss, and the differences aren't just euphemism. They carry real, different practical consequences.
Read →Companies Hiring While Laying Off: What the Data Shows
It looks contradictory on its face, but companies running layoffs and active job postings at the same time happens more often than you'd expect.
Read →What Outplacement Support Should Actually Include
Outplacement gets offered as a soft benefit after a layoff. Some versions are genuinely useful. Others are a line item nobody ever uses.
Read →How Companies Time Layoffs Around Earnings Reports
Layoff timing isn't always random. Public companies in particular tend to cluster announcements around a predictable financial calendar.
Read →The Anatomy of a Layoff Call: What Good and Bad Look Like
The actual notification call is often what people remember most about being laid off. Here's what separates a respectful one from a harmful one.
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