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295: Surviving Restructuring, Reorganizations, Layoffs, and RIFs: What Mid-Career Professionals Need to Know

295: Surviving Restructuring, Reorganizations, Layoffs, and RIFs: What Mid-Career Professionals Need to Know

Update: 2025-05-06
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Navigating a job loss or corporate shakeup? In this must-listen episode, career expert John Neral explains the real differences between restructuring, reorganization, layoffs, and RIFs, and how mid-career professionals can stay grounded through uncertain times.


Whether you're affected by government DOGE initiatives, private-sector downsizing, or just sensing change ahead, you'll learn how to:

  • Recognize what you can control
  • Protect your well-being and set strong boundaries
  • Understand how leadership makes tough calls
  • Prepare a solid career contingency plan
  • Identify your transferable skills and stay marketable
  • Build financial security and emotional resilience


This episode offers clarity, compassion, and concrete steps to help you weather workplace change and protect your career.


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295: Surviving Restructuring, Reorganizations, Layoffs, and RIFs: What Mid-Career Professionals Need to Know

295: Surviving Restructuring, Reorganizations, Layoffs, and RIFs: What Mid-Career Professionals Need to Know

John Neral