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Linked: There’s Power in a Little Thank You
Really enjoyed this article from Attorney at Work, because stories like this one just go to show how important it is to acknowledge the people who work for, and with, you: Consider the late Bob Bergland, a former U.S. secretary of agriculture and member of Congress who later worked as the general manager of an…
Worth Reading – Top 10 Biglaw Firm To Conduct ‘Massive’ Layoff, Leaving Hundreds Jobless Thanks To AI
I can see why publicly proclaiming that you’re being innovative with new technology to reduce your headcount is a better alternative to admitting your firm isn’t doing well or to publicly blaming US policy. It might not be the whole truth, though. Usually, when there are large layoffs, the truth is a questionable idea anyway. AI just created another way to stretch it. In this case, Baker McKenzie may see a path in which new technology reduces the need for 10% of its staff. They may also be using that excuse to cover up failure, too.
Either way, 700 people are out of a job, and it’s become so routine that I fear it no longer raises an eyebrow. That’s the truly scary part.
Shared Links (weekly) April 27, 2022
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Networking advice for introverts — or anyone who works from home
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81% Of Employees Say Remote Work Improved Their Mental Health
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New Study Shows Section 230 Protects Small Companies Much More Than Big Ones
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Can Justice Survive the Internet? Can the World? It’s Not a Sure Thing. Look Up!
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Ways to Develop a Cybersecurity Training Program for Employees
Linked – How you can help others right now
This is a good reminder of how we can all help anyone dealing with layoffs, job stress, anxiety, etc. After I was laid off in 2023, one of the best things I had going for me was my network. There were people who connected me with people, offered to chat, texted me to check in,…
