Layoffs may seem like an easy way for companies to cut costs, but the data tells a different story. In this episode, we dive deep into the financial, operational, and cultural consequences of layoffs, showing how they often backfire by increasing expenses, tanking stock prices, and damaging long-term growth.

💡 Key Topics:

• Why 30% of companies that lay off employees end up with higher expenses (The US Conference Board).
• How layoffs double the likelihood of bankruptcy (The Hustle).
• Why the average lifespan of an S&P 500 company has dropped from 35 to 20 years—and is shrinking (McKinsey & Company, Innosight).
• The long-term impact on employee morale, productivity, and innovation—leading top talent to leave.
• Better cost-cutting alternatives that help businesses thrive without gutting their workforce.

🔗 Sources & Further Reading:

• The Layoff Myth: Why Job Cuts Don’t Actually Save Money (Fortune)
• Hidden Costs of Layoffs (Forbes)
• Declining S&P 500 Longevity (McKinsey & Company Report, Innosight)
• Why Are Layoffs Always the Default Mechanism? (Reddit Discussion)
• How Layoffs Damage Company Culture & Productivity (LinkedIn)
• How McKinsey Shaped Layoff Culture (John Oliver’s Explainer: YouTube)
• The Cost of Layoffs & Why They Often Fail (myabcm.com)
• Layoffs & Bankruptcy Risk (The Hustle)
• The Decline of S&P 500 Companies (Mr. Money Mustache Forum)
• Are Layoffs the Right Way to Cut Costs? (CFO Share)

Want to understand why layoffs are often a mistake and what smarter alternatives companies can use? Tune in to this episode!