Layoff Prep Part 1

Mergers, business closings, DEI cutbacks, and the current government shutdown can affect your employment status and your bank account.  Our resident financial professional, Paulette Smith, discusses how to pivot and protect and offers some tips to help you prepare for a layoff and get back on your feet.  

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Resources:
Wrongful termination information
https://www.usa.gov/wrongful-termination

Economic status/job loss data:
https://nationalpartnership.org/economy-freefall-black-women-carrying-the-weight-jobsday-sept-2025/
https://www.ppic.org/blog/race-and-gender-dimensions-of-rising-unemployment/

Black workers and job loss
https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/black-women-job-loss-naacp-response/
https://www.epi.org/blog/whats-behind-rising-unemployment-for-black-workers/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSlZu6Oo2uA

Self Care and Mental Health 
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health
https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/wellbeing/self-care-tips-to-prioritize-your-mental-health

Self Care for Men
https://afsp.org/story/men-need-self-care-too
https://www.talkspace.com/blog/self-care-for-men/

Mental Health Resources
www.HelpGuide.org  has  free, evidence-based resources to understand and navigate mental health challenges.

Building your brand
https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/personal-branding-at-work
https://maybusch.com/why-you-need-strong-personal-brand-how-to-build-one/

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