3 Laid Off Ladies

Check Your Texts!

In this episode, Olivia and Cam dive into the controversial topic of job layoffs being communicated via text message and email
Kelly, J. (2024, December 24). Layoffs Through Text And Email Are Becoming A Reality For Workers.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2024/12/20/layoffs-through-text-and-email-are-becoming-a-reality-for-workers/#
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One Step Behind

In this episode Olivia and Cam discuss Olivia's recent experience with a part-time job she had really started to get excited about. However, another plot twist occurs that ends in more disappointment
 
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BONUS: Ner Tamid (Eternal Light)

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss a LinkedIn post from an HR professional who expressed uncertainty about how to handle an employee who ended a meeting with a Nazi salute, similar to the gesture made by Elon Musk at the inauguration
 
Grey Area: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gray%20area#:~:text=noun,right%20and%20what%20is%20wrong
 
Nazi: https://www.britannica.com/dictionary/Nazi#:~:text=%3A%20a%20member%20of%20a%20German,a%20gang%20of%20racist%20Nazis
 
Wikipedia contributors. (2025, January 28). Nazi salute. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15:42, January 28, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nazi_salute&oldid=1272307625
 
De Guzman, C. (21, January 2025). Elon Musk Comments on Controversial Clip of Him Giving a Straight-Arm Salute.
https://time.com/7208614/elon-musk-nazi-salute-reactions-debate-controversy-adl-trump-inauguration/
 
Ashley Herd's LinkedIn Post:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ashleyherd_this-is-an-actual-post-from-an-hr-group-i-activity-7288321485557882881-xmdj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
 
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Retail Rejection

In this episode Olivia and Cam dive into Cam's recent experience with a part-time job hunt that took an unexpected and disastrous turn.
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Big Players, Big Move

Olivia and Cam discuss Amazon's recent return-to-office (RTO) mandate. However, Amazon doesn't have enough physical office space to accommodate all employees.
Eaton, K. (2024, December 17). Amazon Ordered Employees Back to the Office, but There's Not Enough Room for Everyone. Inc.
https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/amazon-ordered-employees-back-to-the-office-but-theres-not-enough-room-for-everyone/91067003
Rogelberg, S. (2024, December 5). Amazon employees are 'rage applying' as its return-to-office mandate looms--experts say that's exactly what CEO Andy Jassy wants. Yahoo! News
https://www.yahoo.com/news/amazon-employees-rage-applying-return-104600241.html?guccounter=1
Amazon Net Income 2010-2024| AMZN. (n.d). Macrotrends.
https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/AMZN/amazon/net-income#:~:text=Amazon%20net%20income%20for%20the,increase%20year%2Dover%2Dyear.
Amazon Leadership Principles. (n.d). Strive to be Earth's Best Employer.
https://www.aboutamazon.com/about-us/leadership-principles
Allen, G. (2024, December).For companies considering following Amazon's lead with a return to office as part of 2025 plans, you might want to read this first.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/guy-allen-futura-talent_recruitment-techrecruitment-amazon-activity-7274713719987744768-Vlhl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
 
 

Let The Beat Drop

In this episode of the podcast, Olivia and Cam take a break from their usual business-focused discussions and dive into a lighter, more personal topic: their favorite music artists.
Taylor Swift:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/06HL4z0CvFAxyc27GXpf02
All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)
Exile
Shake It Off (Taylor's Version)
You're On Your Own, Kid
 
Tones and I:
https://open.spotify.com/search/tones%20and%20I
Cloudy Day
Bad Child
Dance Monkey
Fly Away
Never Seen The Rain
 

Burn, Baby, Burn

Olivia and Cam discuss a recent Forbes article highlighting alarming statistics: 88% of workers report experiencing burnout.
Robinson, B. (2024, October 26). As colleagues are laid off, 88% of workers say they’re burned out, new report says. Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2024/10/26/amid-layoffs-88-of-employees-say-theyre-burned-out-per-new-study/#
 
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Time Will Tell

In this episode, Olivia and Cam dive into the Forbes article "8 Workplace Trends That Will Define 2025," offering their insights and opinions on the predicted trends shaping the future of work
Marr, B. (2024, October 7). 8 Workplace Trends That Will Define 2025. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2024/10/07/8-workplace-trends-that-will-define-2025/
 
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