If you’ve been at Target long enough, you already know the script. Every quarter, leadership throws around the phrase “Talent Management.” Translation: time to trim the herd.
They’ll call it “attrition.” Some whisper “quiet layoffs.” But the reality? Someone’s getting cut — period.
The “how” is a messy art form. The 9-box moved like a chess game. Performance “indicators” twisted to fit a narrative. And don’t forget — personal favorites always seem to survive.
Let’s not pretend — sales numbers and the economy are the real puppet masters here. When performance dips, heads roll.
Based on past cycles, expect another round around late January or March.
Don’t get cozy — recession vibes are real, and this economy isn’t healing overnight.
So here’s your wake-up call. Update that resume. Polish that LinkedIn. Tap your network. Start thinking pivot, not panic.
Because when the next “reorg” email drops, it’s not if — it’s when.
May the odds be ever in your favor.