Pedigree is Overrated. McKinsey is Paying Employees to Quit

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Pedigree is Overrated. McKinsey is Paying Employees to Quit

No More Golden Tickets

HR Heretics

Apr 09, 2024

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Kelli and Nolan discuss the news out of McKinsey this past week: generous packages for employees to opt out of their workforce. Is this a sign that there are no more golden tickets? Kelli and Nolan cover what this move says not only about McKinsey but about pedigreed qualifications more broadly. They also identify the key skillsets for this economy and the single most important thing you can do to make yourself recession-proof.

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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Preview
(00:53) The Opt-Out Strategy: A Personal Perspective
(01:52) Clarity and Transparency in Layoffs
(03:00) Business Continuity During Layoffs
(04:43) Rethinking the Value of Prestigious Institutions
(08:25) Sponsor: Attio
(09:22) Networking and Layoff-Proofing Your Career
(10:39 )The Changing Landscape of Employment and Skills
(13:35) Final Thoughts and Advice for Navigating the Job Market
(14:00) Wrap

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