A couple months after being downsized, current and former employees were still angry, complaining and blaming. I still didn’t engage in it because bitterness needs an expiration date, plus it... Read more >>

I know there is such a word as “hope”! Since I was a child I’ve been taught to pray, to believe in my Heavenly Father, that there is hope, but I must have faith. These are the... Read more >>

When I heard the news that I was being laid off, I felt like I’d been punched in the gut. My face grew hot, my stomach tightened, and I felt a little unsteady on my feet. So far,... Read more >>

Someone you know just lost their job. Yikes. You want to be supportive. You want to help them see the positive side of their misfortune. You want to buy them a drink. And you should! But please,... Read more >>

Gary Hirshberg is pretty busy these days. Aside from giving commencement speeches; promoting Food, Inc., the documentary he’s in, writing a book, and consulting with big companies on their... Read more >>

First thing I’ve learned? It sucks. I always dreamt of what I’d do on days off and how wonderful it would be—I’d go to a coffee shop, for a walk around the city, shopping, and... Read more >>

Life is great when viewed from the proper perspective. Currently I don’t have much in the way of time constraints, since I have joined the rapidly growing ranks of the nation’s unemployed.... Read more >>

I exist crippled in a state of fear, awaiting the outcome of the November election. Our nation is sitting on a weakened foundation where its people are hurt and broken. In a time when we need to come... Read more >>

Phew. You survived the culling. Or maybe your company has managed to avoid a mass layoff. Either way, you’re one of the lucky ones. Unlike so many of your friends and family, you won’t... Read more >>

I lie in bed as the alarm clock on my phone chimes, which is not always efficient in waking me since it is soothing to the ears. Sometimes I hit snooze three or four times before I actually get out... Read more >>