Life After A Layoff

With the surge of layoff announcements across major companies and industries alike, anxiety and fear are an inevitable and natural response to a troubling economic crisis. Life during the pandemic has presented many challenges affecting our health and livelihood. Everyday, every other headline seems to be another heavy hitting blow digging us deeper into a hole that feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. But there is! Think of a layoff as dedicated time for you to reflect, reassess, rebuild your package and most importantly, breathe.

This is a process that you will get through even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. The best way to move forward is to come up with a game plan that caters to your next chapter. See our latest blog post, Dealing With Layoffs, with tips for workers and job seekers feeling the weight of this layoff season.A layoff is a journey and you will experience the stages so be prepared and take care of yourself, in all ways. You got this and we got you! Tap into all that makes you YOU. Share your story, show off your skills, use your Rise profile to present your whole self to discover your next big thing. Here are a few resources to better help manage this time (that is just a moment in time):

• When You know Layoffs Are Coming, Harvard Business Review
• Advice for those Worried About Layoffs, Forbes
• Laid Off? What To Do In The First Week, Medium
• How To Manage The Emotional Impact of Getting Laid Off, New York Times