3 Laid Off Ladies

The 3 Laid Off Ladies are taking a break to regroup and recharge. We will be back soon! 

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss recent Boston Globe articles regarding a small non-profit health insurance company who is running out of money, even after laying off staff   Bartlett, J. (19, March 2025). State prepares in case of collapse of Commonwealth Care Alliance, insurer for 50,000 poor, elderly, and disabled people. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/19/business/state-prepares-cas...

Olivia and Cam discuss a recent conversation that Cam had on LinkedIn with a career coach. Per usual, things took a sharp left turn.

In this episode, Olivia and Cam unpack the recent news that UnitedHealthcare is offering buyouts to a portion of its workforce.   Constantino, A., Capoot, A. (19, February 2025). UnitedHealthcare is offering buyouts to employees in benefits unit, could pursue layoffs, sources say. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/19/unitedhealthcare-offers-buyouts-could-pursue-layoffs.html

Olivia and Cam take another break from the business world and talk true crime documentaries.  Documentaries Discussed: American Murder: Gabby Petito Dahmer There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing The Staircase Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss how Amazon is eliminating middle management, which could result in a savings up to $3.6 billion.   Shibu, S. (30, January 2025). 'I Hate Bureaucracy': Leaked Internal Amazon Document Reveals How the Tech Giant Is Cutting Down on Middle Management. https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/heres-what-amazon-is-doing-to-cut-down-on-middle-management/486381

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss a survey about what CEOs are most worried about in 2025, with a trade war and recession on top of the list.   The Conference Board (13, January 2025). Survey: As 2025 Begins, CEOs Are Most Worried About a Trade War and Recession. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/survey-as-2025-begins-ceos-are-most-worried-about-a-trade-war-and-recession-302348260.htm...

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss the growing distrust between employers and their CEOs. Despite CEOs being at the top of the organizational hierarchy, recent trends show a significant lack of faith from employees toward their leadership. The Random Recruiter post:https://x.com/randomrecruiter/status/1884239916319613013 Peck, E. (28, January 2025). Raises are shrinking because employers know...

Coffee Break Episode: Olivia and Cam put business aside again for this episode and Cam tells her disaster skiing story. 

In this podcast episode, Olivia and Cam dive into what would make an ideal, productive, and comfortable working environment for them. And of course, the conversation eventually takes a hard left turn. 

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss an article from Teen Vogue that uncovers the story of a corporate catfish—an individual who exposed the stark racial disparities in job screening and hiring practices. Brannon, F. (2025, January 15). "LinkedIn Catfish" Aliyah Jones Created a Fake Profile to Expose Racial Inequity in Hiring. https://www.yahoo.com/news/linkedin-catfish-aliyah-jones-created-130...

In this episode, Olivia and Cam provide an update to Amazon's return to the office mandate and its effect on other companies, in addition to an update on their part time jobs.  MacNaughton, L. (2025, January 6). Amazon is ending remote work. Its employees hope the company reconsiders. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/amazon-ends-remote-work-1.7422614 Shibu, S. (2025, January 8). 'Five Is Ideal': J...

In this episode, Olivia and Cam dive into the growing sense of detachment many employees are feeling toward the work they are being asked to do.    Liu, J. (2024, December 19). Workers don't understand the purpose of their jobs or companies, and it's leading to "The Great Detachment."   https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/19/why-americans-are-facing-a-great-detachment-at-work-according-to-researchers.htm...

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/# IG: https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/ LinkedIn: h...

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   IG:https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/   LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/   X:https://x.com/3laidoffladies

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/Na...

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. IG:https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/ X:https://x.com/3laidoffladies

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/9106...

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...

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/#   IG: https://www.instagram.c...

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/   IG:https://www.instagram.com/3lai...

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss if work is family and the new norms that some organizations/companies now expect of their employees   IG: https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/ X: https://x.com/3laidoffladies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/3-laid-off-ladies-podcast-224b3931b/

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss how the layoffs they’ve experienced have taken a toll on their mental health. They explore the emotional rollercoaster that comes with job loss, from feelings of uncertainty to the pressure of finding new work Seuss Geisel, Theodor, Seuss, Dr. Oh, the Places You’ll Go!. Random House, 1990. IG:https://www.instagram.com/3laidoffladies/ X:https://x.com/3laidoff...

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss a revealing survey conducted by the company YesMadam, which found that a significant portion of its employees were stressed, resulting in these employees being fired ET Online. (2024, December 10). YesMadam allegedly asks employees if they were stressed, and then fires them; leaked letter goes viral. The Economic Times. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/n...

In this episode, Olivia and Cam discuss the controversial firing of 99 employees by the CEO of Musician’s Club, who used a Slack message to inform them of their layoffs Willings, S. (2024, November 19). "Get the f**k out of my business right now": The Musician's Club CEO under fire after laying off 99 freelancers for not attending a meeting. Music Tech. https://musictech.com/news/industry/the-musi...