Layoff-Aid Blog

How to talk about getting laid off and what you want next

Your startup had a ton of potential. How are…

What you need to know about tech downsizing decisions

The most popular downsize methodologies might…

Circulating a Tech Layoff Spreadsheet? Here’s How to Protect Your Privacy

How interviewing and dating are surprisingly similar

“He just wasn’t quite what I’m looking for. And…

How to unleash your passion when you least expect it

Several months ago, my company scheduled an “urgent” work meeting. If you’d asked me that morning, I would have guessed it was to stuff our faces with the special-delivery breakfast that would kick off December Week. It had been a wild…

Spreadsheets are amazing. Want them delivered?

Increasingly, the tech industry is looking at…

7 free agents that your start-up can scoop up right now

Silicon Valley moves quickly. What is your talent-sourcing strategy when it comes to top folks who unexpectedly get downsized? Some of the world’s top tech talent get hired then let go on a whim, and its often hard to predict which…

How to calculate the lurking layoff risk in your startup job offer

You’re eyeing your next startup gig. How can you quantify your likelihood of getting downsized?

Venture capital financing, private equity, and IPO events drive some startups to scale as…