Finding Your Talent Way Ed.7 - Moving Forward After A Layoff, Doing Better with Fewer, & Christopher Lind on LinkedIn Talent Solutions report

Introduction

Welcome to the seventh edition of our newsletter. Finding Your Talent Way is a digestible bi-weekly run-down for active learners and people managers who want to take steps to become successful in life and work.

My Thoughts - Change, Resiliency, & a growth mindset

Experiencing a layoff can be a difficult time for everyone involved, including the employees who remain with the company. There are so many questions;

What can I control in this uncertainty? What is my new purpose? How can I create alignment & set expectations for myself and my team? And possibly; how do I realign on a new future focus?

Stay positive: After a layoff, it's natural to feel demotivated and uncertain about the future. However, it's important to stay positive and focused on your work. Remember you have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success and to your career development.

Focus on your skills: With the loss of colleagues, you may have additional responsibilities and work to take on. Take this as an opportunity to develop new skills and show your value to the company.

Find alignment: Keep yourself informed about the changes that are happening within the company. Attend meetings, read updates, and ask questions. It's important to maintain open communication with your manager after a layoff. Talk to them about any concerns you may have and ask for feedback on your work. This will help you stay on track and ensure that your work is aligned with the company's goals.

Take care of yourself: Layoffs can be stressful and can take a toll on your mental health. Survivor guilt is a main factor in this stress. Make sure to take care of yourself by getting enough rest, exercise, and spending time with loved ones. Don't hesitate to seek support if you need it.

Remember that staying after a layoff can be a challenging time, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and development. Stay positive, stay informed, and focus on your work to ensure the success of the company and your own personal success.

Trending News - Moving Forward

Our Community

Here's an eye-opening post from Christopher Lind re: LinkedIn Talent Solutions report. Christopher asks are employees challenged to learn something new, and what does this say about organizational learning if they are not?

Great advice from Vibhor Chandel on his recent post. Can I be replaced by ChatGPT? No...

Start by:

- focusing on “soft/human skills”

- learning the art of “pivoting”

- valuing EQ over IQ

- being yourself

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Thank you, Jay and the TalentWay team

Jay Makarov is a spirited entrepreneur and people development expert capable of recognizing market needs and delivering innovative solutions. His academic and early career roots are in computer programming, where he excelled in product architecture and team leadership. Jay holds an economics Ph.D. with a dissertation on competency development. When not busy with TalentWay, you can find him traveling, swimming, playing basketball, or relaxing to some jazz music with a book.

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