#22: Motivation Under Adverse Conditions – My Crazy Office, Season 7

Kathi and Katherine talk about motivation under adverse conditions on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to a worker having difficulty staying motivated amid company lay-offs.

Then we discuss how managers can keep staff motivated under pending lay-offs, no promotions and hiring freezes.

#12: Cutbacks, Setbacks, Layoffs? – My Crazy Office, Season 7

Kathi and Katherine talk cutbacks, setbacks and layoffs on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice with how to cope if you have had your salary cut, were laid off or demoted.

Then we discuss how managers and bosses can cope with having to have these conversations with staff.

#36: Firing Employees – My Crazy Office, Season 4

Kathi and Katherine talk about firing employees on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to someone whose boss has asked them to fire a new employee.

Then we discuss learning how to fire someone.

#26: How To Fire – My Crazy Office, Season 4

Kathi and Katherine talk about how to fire someone on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about how to fire an employee.

Then we discuss our own experiences with being fired.

#24: Layoffs & Reorganization – My Crazy Office, Season 4

Kathi and Katherine talk about layoffs on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about what to do when your company downsizes.

Then we discuss why layoffs and re-orgs happen.