https://t.co/ZWiw8LkZ0y [Rebroadcast] [Caution] 5 Signs You’re at Risk of Layoffs — And What to Do About It [Practical Strategies] [Earn Money: Practical Edition]: (Animated Video) Episode 129 President Ryō, Liberal Arts University #AISummary How Employees Can Protect Themselves in an Era of Layoffs 🔳 Background to Rising Layoffs Even profitable companies are increasingly conducting “profitable layoffs” — strategically reducing staff — and major corporations are seeing high volumes of early voluntary retirement requests. 🔳 Characteristics of Those at Risk of Layoff People more likely to be targeted include those aged 40+, those with poor relationships with their supervisors, those who have been passed over for promotion, those who frequently talk about past achievements, and those perceived as quiet or passive. 🔳 Age-Related Risks In seniority-based companies, employees over 40 are often seen as overpaid relative to their current contributions. In extreme cases, layoffs follow strict age-based order. 🔳 Relationship with Supervisors Supervisors’ opinions heavily influence layoff decisions. When performance levels are similar, employees disliked by their managers are more likely to be selected. 🔳 Delayed Promotions Not being promoted may signal to the company that you’re not viewed as key talent. It’s crucial to assess how the company perceives you — not just how you see yourself. 🔳 Reliance on Past Glory Those who constantly recount past accomplishments are often seen as contributing little today and may be viewed as difficult to manage by subordinates — increasing their risk of being laid off. 🔳 Danger of Being Too Quiet Companies tend to target employees who seem unlikely to resist, making quiet, passive individuals more vulnerable to selection. 🔳 Strategies to Avoid Being Targeted Reevaluate how you interact with your supervisor, focus on demonstrating current achievements, and make necessary self-advocacy efforts to reduce your risk. 🔳 Importance of Preparation Waiting until layoffs begin is too late. The most critical step is preparing in advance so you can act calmly whether or not you’re selected. 🔳 Understanding Dismissal Regulations Knowing the difference between dismissal and voluntary retirement requests — and understanding that you’re not obligated to accept dismissals without reasonable cause or coercive retirement pressure — helps avoid unfavorable terms. 🔳 Reviewing Your Performance Evaluation Reassessing your own performance reviews helps you understand how the company views you and enables a calm, objective judgment of your layoff risk. 🔳 Creating a Professional Resume Writing a resume helps you inventory your career, identifying transferable skills and experiences valuable outside your current company. 🔳 Checking Your Market Value Having a career consultant review your resume provides an objective assessment of your market value and highlights strengths you should emphasize. 🔳 Leveraging Social Media Sharing your knowledge and skills on social media builds credibility that can support side hustles, entrepreneurship, or career transitions — expanding your future options. 🔳 Reevaluating Living Expenses Reducing living costs and increasing savings broadens your job transition options and provides emotional resilience during layoffs. 🔳 Mental Preparation Avoid relying solely on your company. Cultivate relationships and hobbies outside work to reduce the psychological impact if you are laid off. 🔳 Actions After Layoffs Begin Once layoffs start, remain calm and immediately begin job searching, reviewing your assets and essential living expenses, and discussing plans with family. 🔳 Ultimate Goal The best defense is becoming someone who can leave their company anytime — building the capability to switch jobs or start a business creates lasting peace of mind. 🔳 Punchline & Promotion The video ends with a punchline: “Layoff” was misheard as the name of an Italian restaurant. It then promotes practical financial education through “Liberty.”