Empathy and Expertise: Insights on Layoffs and Inclusion

Hosts: Trish Steed, Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: John Baldino, President of Humareso

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This week on At Work in America, Trish and co-host Mervyn were joined by John Baldino to talk about HR consulting and the importance of handling layoffs well.

- Introduction to HR consulting

- How to properly handle layoffs, starting with the uncomfortable conversation

- The humanity side of the layoff process

- The difference between diversity and inclusion

This was a really interesting show, thanks to John for joining us! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour Network wherever you get your podcasts.