Episode 81: Right Sizing vs Layoffs | Lead with Integrity or Panic Like Everyone Else
Episode Description:
Is your business scaling with strategy or reacting in survival mode?
In this unscripted episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, Kerri M. Roberts delivers a brutally honest gut check for business owners and leaders facing tough decisions. With 20 years in HR and zero tolerance for sugarcoating, Kerri breaks down what right sizing really means and why most leaders confuse it with layoffs done in panic.
If you’re a founder, CEO, or team leader who wants to run a values-driven business without tanking your culture, this episode is for you. Packed with truth, data, and practical tools, it’s a must-listen for anyone who refuses to lead like everyone else.
Tune into hear:
The difference between layoffs and right sizing and why most leaders get it wrong
What intentional workforce planning actually looks like (and why almost no one does it)
How to lead through hard conversations with clarity, compassion, and legal integrity
Why silence…not change, is the #1 killer of morale
The inside story of how and why Kerri ditched the script for this episode
Mentioned in this Episode:
Layoff Meeting Checklist (Free Download)
https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/layoff-checklist
The HR Easy Button Book – Book One
https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/bookone
HR in a Box Membership – For small to mid-size businesses doing HR solo
https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/hrinabox
The Circle – Growth community for faith-driven women
https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/thecircle
Book Kerri to speak or consult
Website: https://kerrimroberts.com/speaking
Contact: hi@saltandlightadvisors.com
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