Red Zone Resources

10/16/2023

“Quiet cutting is what some people consider a subcategory of quiet firing,” said Nadia De Ala, a leadership and negotiation coach. “It’s a way for companies to avoid layoffs and potentially save money on expenses they would incur with severance packages. This involves reorganizing existing employees, not laying them off or firing them, but reassigning them to different roles.”

Fears of a looming recession have led to a new trend taking over the American workplace and could be shifting the balance of power from workers back to bosses.

09/05/2023

How to Beat Stress and Stay Calm!

We all know that living under stressful conditions has serious […]

08/25/2023

"While there are few panaceas in the business world, an executive can never go wrong with championing learning and development. This is true whether it is specifically for the leader and their team or an organization across the board. These programs expand knowledge, create unity among colleagues, provide training on work-essential skills, and play a critical role in building or strengthening workplace culture in an era where consensus can be in short supply."

My impression that training and education are the answers to many C-suite leaders’ most pressing challenges is validated by reading between the lines in PwC’s recent Pulse Survey of 2022. Let's take a look.

08/15/2023

Barbara Corcoran reveals the memorable question every candidate should end a job interview with""

"Ask it, watch what happens. You'll close the deal."

08/15/2023

"Get ready to embrace new perspectives, ignite your motivation, and embark on a transformational journey that could revolutionize your perspective. Remember, confidence is not a trait reserved for a select few; it’s a skill that can be nurtured and cultivated."

There is no doubt that confidence can be an absolute […]

07/31/2023

"Don’t keep your job loss a secret — here’s how to talk about it as you hunt for a new role, experts say"

About 1 in 3 workers who were fired kept their recent job exit a secret from family, according to a new survey. But experts say it's important to talk about it.

07/31/2023

"Have a burned out brain? Here’s what you actually need to put out the fire"

The brain is a mysterious place… a wild wild west of sorts, and not well adapted for today’s demands. I’m learning this and so much more as I explore the causes and remedies of burnout. Let's take a deep dive into burn out.

07/13/2023

How many people have you spoken with today? Chances are that most of them lied to you—and that they did it more than once. It’s a hard fact to accept, but even your closest friends and coworkers lie to you regularly.

Spot a liar with these key tips. Keep an eye out for the following signs, and you won't be taken advantage of by a liar.

06/30/2023

06/23/2023

"Figuring out if your company might be next isn’t easy, but there are some clues to watch for, experts say."

Figuring out if your company might be next to announce layoffs isn't easy, but there are some clues to watch for, experts say.

05/30/2023

"As companies continue to grapple with an uncertain economy, layoffs, and the push and pull of return-to-office plans, they’re facing another, potentially larger challenge: figuring out how to engage and manage new Gen Z workers."

Figuring out how to work with Gen Z employees is proving to be a challenge for employers.

05/17/2023

"With chatbots now able to write content and create visuals, AI threatens to disrupt jobs like designers and software engineers, and take over a wide range of repetitive work tasks now handled by humans. But at a broader level, AI is emerging as a job influencer, with still-unknown implications from the highest executive roles down to call center operations."

From the C-suite to middle management and the call center, no professional function is safe from AI's influence.