Layoffs, no matter which side of the desk you are on, are one of the most difficult realities of the workplace. Leaders demand empathy, clarity, and responsibility. For employees, they can bring shock, uncertainty, and the need to rebuild. In this episode, Lisa Fina and Ellen Hunt invited Gina Lakatos and Gwen Hassan to explore what it means to manage layoffs with integrity and how individuals can survive and even thrive in the aftermath.

Our conversation focused on the human experience of layoffs: the decisions, emotions, mistakes, and opportunities that shape what comes next.

🔍 What We Cover

Layoffs may close one chapter—but they don’t have to define your story. This episode offers insight, empathy, and actionable guidance for navigating one of work’s hardest realities with dignity and resilience.