Michael Henderson’s Post

I spent the first 14 years of my career at John Deere, and seeing the recent layoffs from the restructuring has left me with mixed feelings.   There's a lot to think about when it comes to effective workforce design for sustainable business growth: - How should the organization be designed to meet business goals? - What roles do we need to get the work done? - What skills are necessary not just now, but in the next 2-3 years? - Should we build these skills internally, or hire from the outside? - How will these changes affect long-term productivity and employee retention? - Do these short-term staffing decisions reflect the long-standing values of our company?     To my former John Deere colleagues: If you were impacted by the layoffs and see something at Swinerton that interests you, please reach out! The construction industry is full of opportunities and interesting problems to solve.   Check out Swinerton Careers: https://lnkd.in/gkRSauEs

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Hear me out...career journeys are like zippers. You either zip straight along to the top or get stuck. There can be multiple reasons why a zipper can get stuck: - For some reason you just can't seem to get the zipper right. - Maybe there is cloth in the way which is stopping the zipper. - The zipper breaks. The same goes for your career. Sometimes, you maybe worried to make a move or not sure what is the right step, other times things get in the way, such as limited career progression opportunities, people, or the route you've taken just isn't for you. But it's important to remember that these things are fixable, and sometimes breaking a zipper means you get a whole new coat. So, if you're feeling stuck in your career, know that there are options out there for you. On that note - Happy National Zipper day! Let's celebrate the little things that remind us that we're all capable of making a change. If you're looking for your next move, reach out to me at emily.wolfe@mitie.com to talk all things #mitie.

With #JohnDeere moving manufacturing to Mexico, nearly 600 employees across Illinois and Iowa will be impacted. The 600 is in addition to almost 1000 employees, who have already been laid off this year and more cuts are expected at the end of July. If you are a seasoned professional in the #US or #Canada with an annual salary of $150K+ and looking to transition because you are no longer in alignment with your employer, visit www.kltracy.com for a free resume review. #careertransition #Careertransitions #Resume #resumes #careerchange #thebigquit #greatresignation #careerwithpurpose #career #outplacement #employment #workplace #workforce #returntowork #layoff #layoffs #quietquitting #unemployment #Google #Microsoft #Meta #Amazon #Spotify #CSuite #goldmansachs #Blackrock #Citi #morganstanley #Boeing #Disney #DocuSign #Walmart #McKinsey #Ericsson #Twitter #Starbucks #QVC #siriusxm #Apple #Starbucks #Lucid #McDonalds #Merck #Lyft #3MersUnite #Intel #Ford #GM #IBM #Telecommunications #tech #AmericanFamily #Pfizer #HR

Update: Way to go Kansas City Chiefs. This post was created on the 10th, and you came through on the 11th. For all the unemployed LinkedIn members out there here is a little Super Bowl inspiration for you. Best of luck, I hope you score that winning touchdown and land your dream job. Photo Credit: The Kansas City Star #KansasCityChiefs #SuperBowl #LookingForWork #Unemployed #Unemployment #Career #Careers #Work #JobSearch #CareerSearch #Employment #HelpingOthers #Recruiters #HumanResources

Four years ago today, I was laid off from a former employer due to the emergence of COVID-19. I would be lying if I said it still didn't affect me, but unbeknownst to me at the time, it was the biggest blessing in disguise. It was March 20, 2020, when my position, along with 250 others, were eliminated without notice. I walked in like it was a normal day. Two hours later, it was anything but. I was pulled into HR to review severance options and discuss next steps. I wasn't sure where I would end up. There were many tears and I questioned my self-worth. But luckily, another position found me two weeks later which helped to restore my confidence. That position was with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. I worked as a contract public health information specialist for nearly two years. Every. Single. Day. was a test of my strength and endurance. It was a trying time for everyone. From writing 75+ news releases to inform the public about exposures and deaths to working hand-in-hand with the CDC on a communications report reviewed by the Biden Administration, it was just what I needed to restore most of everything I had lost when I was laid off. Despite the emotional hardships that came with the job, I knew it was where the universe wanted me. When the opportunity to join Missouri State University's College of Business arose, I once again questioned my ability -- this time to take on a director-level position. It took my husband and a good friend of mine to push me to pursue it. And here I am, 2.5 years later (to the day) with absolutely ZERO regrets. Accepting the job with MSU is by far the BEST career move I have ever made. However, I would not have been offered the opportunity if it wasn't for the experience I gained working at the Health Department -- an opportunity that would not have happened if I didn't get laid off in the first place from the previous employer. Long story short, layoffs are hard. They make you question everything about yourself and once you are laid off at least once, it's always on your mind. However, they are the biggest blessings in disguise. If you have recently been a victim of job cuts (I know there are a lot right now), I hope this brings you a little glimmer of hope that better things are on the horizon. #layoffs #opportunity #career

A bright spot in this week's state job openings report? Arizona led the nation in the ratio of job openings to layoffs by nearly 10:1! The blue bars at right show Arizona had 9.9 openings for every layoff. Arizona employers were in far more of a hiring mood than those in Rhode Island, who posted only 4 openings for every pink slip. The chart below show Arizona's openings declined 12.2% from May 2022 levels (grey bar leftmost column). That's middle of the pack, but only one state (OK!) had a little green bar showing a gain. Arizona's hiring growth was also down 3.1% YOY in May (negative grey bars vs. navy blue bars in the middle), but Arizona layoff declines were far higher at 19.2% (grey vs red bars second column on the right.) All data is from the seasonally adjusted figures in the latest states Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). For a quick sort on different columns, and a peek at your state's trendlines for opening, hires, quits and layoffs, click on the graphic to access the Sway presentation, the right arrow there will take you to the Power BI deck. #jobsreport #employment #economy

Right now my feed is filled with so many amazing people, at all points of their career, facing layoffs. It's stressful and job searching in this climate is discouraging and hard. Did you know that there is a rewarding sector of careers that is not facing layoffs at the moment? ( In fact many people in it are not even aware of layoffs in tech.) This sector incredibly stable. There are more jobs than applicants. There are fabulous benefits such as: health, dental, tuition reimbursement, pensions. There is more vacation time than most. The roles are connected to an alligned vision and purpose and most people work on teams. The interview processes are usually no more than 1 round, sometimes 2. Many of the roles involve a lot of agency, decision making, creativity, etc. There are pathways to enter into this sector and some roles in areas such as IT, HR, etc that don't need a pathway. Can you guess what it is?.......It's Education! The good news is.... There is even a way to start tommorrow if you have a bachelor's degree as a substitute teacher. There are pathways to become a certified teacher in each state. (For Example:https://lnkd.in/diAv5YFp) Many districts have many other roles that are non certificated/ non teaching roles: Finance, Data, Supply Chain management, HR, IT. Look up the roles in your local school district, become a substitute, find a pathway to become a teacher in your state and always feel free to reach out if you want to chat about it.

TLDR: laid off from dream job, seeking next dream job. 💔 💼 👀 Seven months ago, I started a new job as an Enterprise Account Manager at NationBuilder. Our mission was to provide leaders a COS - community organizing system. It was my job to help some of our largest customers (political campaigns, non-profits, unions, corporations etc.) connect their advocacy goals to our product features.   I loved this work. Every day I woke up excited to strategize with customers, brainstorm with teammates, and solve problems.   On Friday, I was caught in a surprise round of company lay-offs. It was a painful day for many of us. I feel a lot of things right now, mostly uncomfortable feelings. I also feel a sense of gratitude for the amazing experience, and a sense of resolve to find my next challenge.   For folks who want to help: I am formally accepting coffee dates, job leads, well wishes and cat pictures. Feel free to share this post with your network.   To my former colleagues at NationBuilder: Each one of you is a gem (including those also affected by the lay-offs). I hope we can stay connected. Thank you to everyone who has reached out, and to those where no words were even needed.   To my former customers: I feel that I learned from working with each one of you. You all have big goals, and I am confident that you are on your way to meeting them. I hope our paths will cross again.   To prospective law students considering Supreme LSAT: Our coaching program remains open. I have always been open with my students about my own pivot from law, and that law can be a great career. My experience at NationBuilder has only expanded my toolset for leading our small team of tutors and mentoring our passionate students.   To anyone looking for a hard-working, creative, extrovert: let's talk.   Caption (photo below) - had lots of fun attending in-person events to talk about NationBuilder.

A close friend of mine was laid off at a day's notice. I clearly remember the day it happened. We were all shocked and unable to process it. She was the only earning member of her family and had responsibilities. In such moments, saying less is more. This is what I shared: I told her that the price of a water bottle is: - Rs.10 in a park - Rs.50 in a mall - Rs.100 inside a movie hall - Rs.350 at a five-star restaurant It is the same bottle of water. But its value changes depending on the place it is in. If we are not valued at a place, it doesn't always have something to do with our capabilities. Probably it is not the right place for us. Today, my friend is working at a leading MNC and is happier at her job. Having a small mindset shift can make all the difference. PS: What do you think? Found it useful? Repost it for your network! ♻ #careers #layoffs #personaldevelopment #careeradvice Views are personal.