layoffs

Federal layoffs couldn’t be coming at a worse time for some workers

Federal workers looking to move to the private sector could face increased challenges.Economic uncertainty and a dearth of middle-management roles could hurt job seekers’ prospects.Universities, which have been landing spots for government workers, are also pausing hiring.Federal workers trying to trek to the private sector could find they’ve walked into…

What it’s like to work for a company that’s never done layoffs

Many companies turn to layoffs to reduce costs, yet some purposefully refrain from making cuts.CEOs of companies that have never done layoffs told BI they think the approach is good for business.When workers aren’t worried about getting cut, they expect to have better careers — and often do.When the pandemic…