The “do your job, keep your job” idea has been mostly dead for decades
Even if you’re a warrior for your company, there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to stay there. That’s just the modern contract. Continue Reading
Firing
Consistent, massive layoffs do not make you a good business dude (sorry)
Layoffs should not be considered “strategic.” While they save a company money, they do a bunch of harm. Can we realize that yet? Continue Reading
Stop telling me to bring my passion to work, because dude, I don’t want to get fired
We’d all love some purpose in our work, but purpose doesn’t buy diapers. We need checks too. So let’s avoid getting #piped. Continue Reading
Business journalism is increasingly such trash
We simplify complex issues and we totally ignore human psychology in our biz journalism discussions. Continue Reading
What if we thought of getting fired as a good thing?
The prism of self-awareness can save you. Continue Reading
“You’re going to get fired in three months.”
This may sound like Paltrow and Chris Martin stuff, but it might work. Continue Reading
How are cost-cutting measures still a strategy?
Change is hard for those who’ve only thought of the concept of “business” in one way. Continue Reading
IBM is about to cut 26 percent of its workforce? Jesus Christ.
One of America’s most iconic companies, on the ropes. Continue Reading