295: Surviving Restructuring, Reorganizations, Layoffs, And RIFs: What Mid-Career Professionals Need To Know The Mid-Career GPS podcast

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295: Surviving Restructuring, Reorganizations, Layoffs, and RIFs: What Mid-Career Professionals Need to Know

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Navigating a job loss or corporate shakeup? In this must-listen episode, career expert John Neral explains the real differences between restructuring, reorganization, layoffs, and RIFs, and how mid-career professionals can stay grounded through uncertain times.

Whether you're affected by government DOGE initiatives, private-sector downsizing, or just sensing change ahead, you'll learn how to:

Recognize what you can control
Protect your well-being and set strong boundaries
Understand how leadership makes tough calls
Prepare a solid career contingency plan
Identify your transferable skills and stay marketable
Build financial security and emotional resilience

This episode offers clarity, compassion, and concrete steps to help you weather workplace change and protect your career.

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Chapters

1. Change in Today's Job Market (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Reorganizations vs. Layoffs (00:03:07)

3. Leadership and Management Perspectives (00:06:13)

4. Taking Control of Your Situation (00:11:56)

5. The DOGE Effect on Organizations (00:17:44)

6. Taking Care of Yourself First (00:22:07)

7. Finding Support and Next Steps (00:28:05)

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