While layoffs were at a half-century low last year, suddenly, the demand for the specific skill set of “layoff specialists” is surging in some arenas. Honestly – I’m well aware of outplacement professionals, but layoff specialists?
These hyper-focused professionals are experts in the local laws, can help a company define its specific layoff list, and craft communication plans to make things go as smoothly as possible.
One layoff specialist company, GetFive, reported to Vice that July was its biggest month of all time. This surge in layoff needs is mainly happening in tech — an industry in which a lot of HR teams are fresh and unaccustomed to conducting layoffs.
In other industries, especially for financial professionals and CPAs, hiring is still happening at a fast clip, and talent is still very much in demand. Whether you are a CPA/professional wondering what might be out there for you or a hiring manager thinking about expansion, drop me a note. We can set up a time to hash it all through.
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