Linked – Why We Quickly Forget So Much of What We Learn
The next time you want to do some deep learning. Learn, write, and then do.
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Shared Links (weekly) May 18, 2025
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Linked – Microsoft’s layoff : How corporate downsizing is sparking a global mental health epidemic
We also need to talk once again about the mental health of both those who were let go and those who are left behind. The shock of having your life turned upside down on the whim of an organization’s managers is overwhelming. Anyone who has been part of a layoff can tell you that. I went through it, and I know plenty of others who have also done so. It’s a traumatic experience.
I’ve also had the experience of watching people I worked closely with get let go more than once as part of a downsizing. That is also traumatic, and the impact goes much further than being sad the day it happens. You’re also likely adjusting schedules and workloads, taking on more work and stress for the same pay, and feeling guilty because you are at least still getting paid while others are not.
So, if you know someone affected by these layoffs, please reach out. Keep in touch with them as best you can and help keep them connected to a community within their industry.
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Linked – In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what’s expected of them
The fact is that most of our organizations fail to communicate change and explain their expectations for employees, especially when they are remote. We don’t prioritize this, and then we wonder why people aren’t meeting the uncommunicated expectations and report being disengaged at work.
I think the answers are apparent.
There are none so blind as those who will not see.
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Shared Links (weekly) May 11, 2025
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Linked – Why Celebrating Your Own Achievements Matters To Your Career Journey
I may have mentioned that my favorite career advice is taking responsibility for your upskilling. It’s excellent if your manager and the organization you work for support training and development, but even if they don’t, you do it independently.
It’s your career, not theirs.
The link below makes a similar point about celebrating your achievements.
Your boss might not recognize them, but that’s no reason not to celebrate them yourself.
