Layoffs Are the New Exec Flex

How did layoffs become the new executive flex? In this episode of The Rational Workforce, we unpack a disturbing new trend: corporate leaders turning mass layoffs into bragging rights. What used to be a last resort is now a flex... and workers are paying the price. From the Wall Street Journal’s coverage of C-suite callousness to a look back at some amazing examples of REAL leadership, this is a brutally honest exploration of what happens when corporate loyalty becomes a one-way street. We’ll break down: - Why some CEOs treat layoffs like trophies - The staggering cost of employee disengagement - What today’s workforce actually wants from employers - How independents and small businesses can seize this moment If you’re tired of the corporate doublespeak, tired of leadership without humanity, and ready to build or support something better, this one’s for you. 🔗 WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/layoff-business-strategy-reduce-staff-11796d66?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1 🔗 Marc's day job: https://kickmotor.com/ 🔗 Merch for the weary worker: https://therationalworkforce-shop.fourthwall.com/