Layoffs are no longer breaking news—they’re becoming business as usual. But behind every “reduction in force” is a ripple effect that impacts culture, morale, brand, and the bottom line.
In this session, we’ll be unpacking the real state of the market when it comes to workforce reductions. You’ll walk away with:
What trends and signals HR and leadership should be watching, and what they’re telling us right now
How to forecast and prepare for a RIF without creating panic or talent loss
Best practices for planning and executing RIFs with clarity, compassion, and credibility
Who It’s For
This is a session designed for HR leaders facing executive pressure to reduce burn while maintaining talent, culture, and credibility; It’s a playbook on how to be human, not just operational.
Live Mentorship Q&A
Bring your real-world questions. We’re closing the session with a candid live Q&A where you can get personalized insights from experienced HR execs who’ve been in the trenches.
Don’t Miss It
Whether you’re preparing for a RIF or hope to avoid one altogether, join us for a live conversation that balances strategy with empathy—because layoffs may be a business decision, but how you handle them is a leadership one.
David Rice is a long time journalist and editor who specializes in covering human resources and leadership topics. His career has seen him focus on a variety of industries for both print and digital publications in the United States and UK.
Mel Plett is the Founder of Cordelia Consulting, a firm that helps organizations transform workplaces into spaces where people and profit thrive together. She brings more than 20 years of experience leading talent strategy and transformation across industries including Big Law and Big 4 (Deloitte, KPMG). Mel is also the Co-Founder and Co-Host of Your Work Friends, a globally ranked podcast in the top 5 percent where she and her co-host deliver practical, real-talk conversations with workplace experts to help employees and leaders stay ahead.
Felicia Shakiba is the Founder, CEO, and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK Consultancy. She serves on the advisory boards of Y-Combinator company Extern, Include Consulting, and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. With nearly 20 years of experience in people strategy, she has impacted over 200,000 employees globally. She is also the former Global Head of Performance Management of the $12B multinational advertising and PR technology giant, WPP, and former Head of Talent Management for Harman International, a Samsung company.
Jessica is the founder of Tomorrow’s Office, a performance culture consulting firm focused on redefining the traditional workplace for the next generation through mission and values alignment, AI integration, hybrid optimization, and PR worthy employee communications and events. Jessica brings over a decade of experience driving organizational change, communications, and employee experience at Fortune 500 companies, including The Walt Disney Company. She most recently served as the first Head of Culture at Blizzard Entertainment.
