Recent News and Discussions About Christmas Layoffs
Why do companies lay off people right before Christmas?
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-companies-lay-off-people-right-before-Christmas
Companies want laid off workers to pack up and leave immediately because they don’t want you to narrate your sob story to other employees and demotivate them.
Is it ethical to layoff someone before Christmas? – Quora
https://www.quora.com/Is-it-ethical-to-layoff-someone-before-Christmas
As long as you are not laying him off to avoid paying a Christmas bonus, yes. In fact, things like holidays, personal life, or anything outside of performance …
Job Cuts Surge in June 2022, Up 57% From May, 59% From …
Jul 7, 2022 — Also on Thursday, job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported that planned layoffs soared in June to 32,517, a 57% jump from a …
Job Cut Report | Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
https://www.challengergray.com/tags/job-cut-report/
June 2022 Challenger Job Cuts Report PUBLISHED July 7, 2022 Job Cuts Surge Up 57% From May 2022, 59% From June 2021 U.S.-based employers announced 32,517 …
Laid off just in time for the holidays? Here’s how to cope
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/laid-just-time-holidays-here-s-how-cope-ncna1104426
Dec 19, 2019 — A layoff is a blow to the ego and the wallet. Here are eight expert tips to help you process it and move forward. Image: Broken Christmas …
Job cuts are rolling in as recession fears rise – NPR
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/29/1108109505/job-cuts-layoffs-economy-recession
Jun 29, 2022 — While layoffs are contained to the hottest parts of the economy, … Gray & Christmas , a company that tracks layoffs nationwide.
If You Lose Your Job During Christmas Season, Follow These …
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/holiday-layoff-job-search-advice_l_5df7a7cce4b047e888a113a1
Dec 17, 2019 — Getting laid off is one of the most difficult career transitions workers go through. When Ashley Watkins was a corporate recruiter for a bank …
Fired For The Holidays: Is It Acceptable For Businesses To …
https://www.fastcompany.com/3040061/fired-for-the-holidays-is-it-acceptable-for-businesses-to-downsize-in-december
Dec 18, 2014 — Layoffs during the holiday season will put a damper on … is harder to defend to labor law juries when the layoffs happen on Christmas Eve.
‘All I Want for Christmas Is a Layoff’ – ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/christmas-layoff/story?id=9411010
Sep 9, 2008 — “Getting laid off before the new year would be a holiday gift,” Matthew, a software project manager from Boston, told me over eggnog. “Morale in …
Tech and crypto firms experienced massive layoffs in May …
https://fortune.com/2022/06/04/tech-and-crypto-firms-experienced-massive-layoffs-in-may-heres-how-bad-it-really-is/
Jun 4, 2022 — On Friday, Tesla became the latest tech company to announce layoffs are coming, … Gray & Christmas , as first reported by MarketWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What month do most layoffs occur?
Are layoffs increasing?
How do you deal with a layoff?
- Coping with the Stress of Layoff and Unemployment.
- Loss and the Grieving Process.
- Ways to Manage the Stress of Job Loss.
- Give yourself time to adjust.
- Don’t be ashamed.
- Tell your family and friends as soon as possible.
- Keep open communication with your significant others.
- Think of the job loss as a temporary setback.
What day of the week do most layoffs happen?
While there are a lot of options to consider – with many HR leaders differing slightly on the importance of every day – Tuesday seems to always come out on top.