The 3 Laid Off Ladies are taking a break to regroup and recharge. We will be back soon! 

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss recent Boston Globe articles regarding a small non-profit health insurance company who is running out of money, even after laying off staff   Bartlett, J. (19, March 2025). State prepares in case of collapse of Commonwealth Care Alliance, insurer for 50,000 poor, elderly, and disabled people. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/19/business/state-prepares-case-insurer-50000-poor-elderly-disabled-people-collapses/ Bartlett, J. (3, April 2025). 'It's infuriating': As Mass. health are organizations struggle, some leaders make extra money. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/03/business/massachusetts-hospitals-insurers-executive-pay-commonwealth-care-mgb-lawrence-general/ Globe Newswire. (9, April 2025). CareSource completes acquisition of Commonwealth Care Alliance to strengthen care for Massachusetts residents with significant needs. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/09/3058599/0/en/CareSource-completes-acquisition-of-Commonwealth-Care-Alliance-to-strengthen-care-for-Massachusetts-residents-with-significant-needs.html  

Olivia and Cam discuss a recent conversation that Cam had on LinkedIn with a career coach. Per usual, things took a sharp left turn.

In this episode, Olivia and Cam unpack the recent news that UnitedHealthcare is offering buyouts to a portion of its workforce.   Constantino, A., Capoot, A. (19, February 2025). UnitedHealthcare is offering buyouts to employees in benefits unit, could pursue layoffs, sources say. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/19/unitedhealthcare-offers-buyouts-could-pursue-layoffs.html

Olivia and Cam take another break from the business world and talk true crime documentaries. 

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss how Amazon is eliminating middle management, which could result in a savings up to $3.6 billion.   Shibu, S. (30, January 2025). 'I Hate Bureaucracy': Leaked Internal Amazon Document Reveals How the Tech Giant Is Cutting Down on Middle Management. https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/heres-what-amazon-is-doing-to-cut-down-on-middle-management/486381

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss a survey about what CEOs are most worried about in 2025, with a trade war and recession on top of the list.   The Conference Board (13, January 2025). Survey: As 2025 Begins, CEOs Are Most Worried About a Trade War and Recession. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/survey-as-2025-begins-ceos-are-most-worried-about-a-trade-war-and-recession-302348260.html

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss the growing distrust between employers and their CEOs. Despite CEOs being at the top of the organizational hierarchy, recent trends show a significant lack of faith from employees toward their leadership. The Random Recruiter post:https://x.com/randomrecruiter/status/1884239916319613013 Peck, E. (28, January 2025). Raises are shrinking because employers know you're stuck. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/raises-are-shrinking-because-employers-know-you-re-stuck/ar-AA1xZcor?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds#:~:text=Companies%20are%20planning%20smaller%20raises,chief%20financial%20officers%20from%20Gartner.&text=Why%20it%20matters%3A%20Outside%20of,market%20has%20cooled%20way%20down. Diceanu, A.M. (21, January 2025). Leaders Are in Crisis: The Imperative for Moral Leadership in 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leaders-crisis-imperative-moral-leadership-2025-ana-maria-diceanu-wh1pf/?trackingId=d8RglubRRoOz6zkyr9bIQA%3D%3D Callan, J. (20, January 2025). CEO trust sinks as grievances rise. https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/ceo-trust-sinks-as-grievances-rise-6524817/ Hawkins, E. (19, January 2025). Trust in CEOs erodes, new report shows. https://www.axios.com/2025/01/19/edelman-2025-trust-barometer

Coffee Break Episode: Olivia and Cam put business aside again for this episode and Cam tells her disaster skiing story. 

In this podcast episode, Olivia and Cam dive into what would make an ideal, productive, and comfortable working environment for them. And of course, the conversation eventually takes a hard left turn. 

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss an article from Teen Vogue that uncovers the story of a corporate catfish—an individual who exposed the stark racial disparities in job screening and hiring practices. Brannon, F. (2025, January 15). "LinkedIn Catfish" Aliyah Jones Created a Fake Profile to Expose Racial Inequity in Hiring. https://www.yahoo.com/news/linkedin-catfish-aliyah-jones-created-130000094.html Aliyah's website: Being Black in Corporate America https://www.speakpipe.com/BeingBlackinCoporateAmerica IG: https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/ X: https://x.com/3laidoffladies    

In this episode, Olivia and Cam provide an update to Amazon's return to the office mandate and its effect on other companies, in addition to an update on their part time jobs.  MacNaughton, L. (2025, January 6). Amazon is ending remote work. Its employees hope the company reconsiders. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/amazon-ends-remote-work-1.7422614 Shibu, S. (2025, January 8). 'Five Is Ideal': JPMorgan Will Reportedly Follow Amazon, Walmart With Strict Return-to-Office Policy. https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/jpmorgan-to-implement-a-five-day-return-to-office-mandate/485281 IG: https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/ X: https://x.com/3laidoffladies    

In this episode, Olivia and Cam dive into the growing sense of detachment many employees are feeling toward the work they are being asked to do.    Liu, J. (2024, December 19). Workers don't understand the purpose of their jobs or companies, and it's leading to "The Great Detachment."   https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/19/why-americans-are-facing-a-great-detachment-at-work-according-to-researchers.html#:~:text=The%20share%20of%20Americans%20watching,from%2026%25%20pre%2Dpandemic.   IG:https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/   X:https://x.com/3laidoffladies    

In this episode, Olivia and Cam dive into the controversial topic of job layoffs being communicated via text message and email Kelly, J. (2024, December 24). Layoffs Through Text And Email Are Becoming A Reality For Workers. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2024/12/20/layoffs-through-text-and-email-are-becoming-a-reality-for-workers/# IG: https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/ X:https://x.com/3laidoffladies    

In this episode Olivia and Cam discuss Olivia's recent experience with a part-time job she had really started to get excited about. However, another plot twist occurs that ends in more disappointment   IG:https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/   LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/   X:https://x.com/3laidoffladies

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss a LinkedIn post from an HR professional who expressed uncertainty about how to handle an employee who ended a meeting with a Nazi salute, similar to the gesture made by Elon Musk at the inauguration   Grey Area: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gray%20area#:~:text=noun,right%20and%20what%20is%20wrong   Nazi: https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/Nazi#:~:text=%3A%20a%20member%20of%20a%20German,a%20gang%20of%20racist%20Nazis   Wikipedia contributors. (2025, January 28). Nazi salute. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:42, January 28, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nazi_salute&oldid=1272307625   De Guzman, C. (21, January 2025). Elon Musk Comments on Controversial Clip of Him Giving a Straight-Arm Salute. https://time.com/7208614/elon-musk-nazi-salute-reactions-debate-controversy-adl-trump-inauguration/   Ashley Herd's LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashleyherd_this-is-an-actual-post-from-an-hr-group-i-activity-7288321485557882881-xmdj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop   IG: https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/   X: https://x.com/3laidoffladies

In this episode Olivia and Cam dive into Cam's recent experience with a part-time job hunt that took an unexpected and disastrous turn. IG:https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/ X:https://x.com/3laidoffladies

Olivia and Cam discuss Amazon's recent return-to-office (RTO) mandate. However, Amazon doesn't have enough physical office space to accommodate all employees. Eaton, K. (2024, December 17). Amazon Ordered Employees Back to the Office, but There's Not Enough Room for Everyone. Inc. https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/amazon-ordered-employees-back-to-the-office-but-theres-not-enough-room-for-everyone/91067003 Rogelberg, S. (2024, December 5). Amazon employees are 'rage applying' as its return-to-office mandate looms--experts say that's exactly what CEO Andy Jassy wants. Yahoo! News https://www.yahoo.com/news/amazon-employees-rage-applying-return-104600241.html?guccounter=1 Amazon Net Income 2010-2024| AMZN. (n.d). Macrotrends. https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/AMZN/amazon/net-income#:~:text=Amazon%20net%20income%20for%20the,increase%20year%2Dover%2Dyear. Amazon Leadership Principles. (n.d). Strive to be Earth's Best Employer. https://www.aboutamazon.com/about-us/leadership-principles Allen, G. (2024, December).For companies considering following Amazon's lead with a return to office as part of 2025 plans, you might want to read this first. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/guy-allen-futura-talent_recruitment-techrecruitment-amazon-activity-7274713719987744768-Vlhl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop    

In this episode of the podcast, Olivia and Cam take a break from their usual business-focused discussions and dive into a lighter, more personal topic: their favorite music artists. Taylor Swift: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06HL4z0CvFAxyc27GXpf02 All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) Exile Shake It Off (Taylor's Version) You're On Your Own, Kid   Tones and I: https://open.spotify.com/search/tones%20and%20I Cloudy Day Bad Child Dance Monkey Fly Away Never Seen The Rain  

Olivia and Cam discuss a recent Forbes article highlighting alarming statistics: 88% of workers report experiencing burnout. Robinson, B. (2024, October 26). As colleagues are laid off, 88% of workers say they’re burned out, new report says. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2024/10/26/amid-layoffs-88-of-employees-say-theyre-burned-out-per-new-study/#   IG: https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/ X: https://x.com/3laidoffladies