Signs Of Company Layoffs / Organization Might Be In Trouble

No way to know with complete certainty that there are signs of trouble. However, there are some signs. Can't extend offers on open positions Interviewing is put on hold Open roles start closing / put on hold Find yourself with more spare time, over a decent amount of time Major projects put on hold HR incredibly busy Revenue is down Market is terrible (or falsely inflated) Banks are struggling Smaller layoffs have already been done Contractors not being extended Contractors getting cut before contract end date M&A conversations / news New top leaders Top level executives are jumping ship End of fiscal year Last minute all hands meetings Less involved / engaged in work you used to be ingrained in New tech / info is making your work less and less needed WARN notice posted Consultants / experts are hired Phrases like 'now no changes but who knows what will happen in a couple months' Decreased resources Less 'extras' and goodies Rumors Security in places they usually are not HR has a stack of boxes Leaders are going to last minute, long lasting 'planning' meetings Hiring comes to a hault in a particular location Company re-locates it's HQ Autonomy is reeled in Posted to external communities / comments on online posts Merch (you can get 15% off using code CAREERTALKPOD15): careertalkswag.com Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T3HCEGR737Y7?ref_=wl_share Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careertalkpodcast/ Steph's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 Pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careertalkpodcast For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together (resume reviews, career coaching, etc.): listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!!