Ah, 2024. So much to say! For our last episode of the season, we analyze the biggest small-business and workplace topics of the past year and highlight what’s on the horizon for 2025. Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom and editor-at-large Chrsitine Lagorio-Chafkin sat down with senior editor Tim Crino, and staff writer Sarah Lynch to discuss the annual changes that have taken place here at Inc., the massive layoffs in the tech sector, DEI backlash, and the generational workplace mismatch between managers and Gen Z employees. Also, we look ahead to Trump’s proposed tariffs and the new wave of crypto hype and scams. Don’t worry, we are optimistic about a few things in the startup landscape, though.

Additional research and information: 

To read more from our Inc. 5000 coverage:

How Tiny Changes Have Reaped Enormous Results at America’s Fastest-Growing Company  

How Inflation Shaped the Companies of the Inc. 5000

To read our coverage from the tech layoffs:

Employees Are Still Worried About Layoffs

The 2024 Layoff Landscape Is Better Than You Might Think

To read our coverage of Gen Z in the workplace:

Gen-Z Hits Some Bumps as it Enters the Workforce

Are You Leading on Empty? How to Recognize and Combat Manager Burnout

Why Gen-Z Workers Are Consciously ‘Unbossing’

To read our coverage DEI Backlash:

U.S. Workers Might Be Souring on DEI

Here Are the Most Common Anti-DEI Legal Cases Right Now — and What You Need to Know About Them

To read more on tariffs and crypto:

Here’s What Trump Says About Tariffs, and How They Would Work

New Trump Crypto Venture Gets Boost From GOP Candidate Himself