We need leaders who can do a better job at strategic thinking to prepare organizations for 3-5 years out. If there was better planning for the future, we would know what jobs and skills were needed so we could develop and train the workforce to up-skill and prepare. It is also important to monitor staffing needs and not over hire only to need to turnaround and quickly cut millions in costs and eliminate jobs. If leaders were better aligned strategically and actually cared for colleagues, they would do a better job to avoid layoffs in the first place. Layoffs are quick shortcuts to cover up poor leadership decisions and actions. The sad part is many lives are affected by layoffs but the leaders who make poor decisions have contracts that still pay them millions. How does that happen??!! The average colleague is expected to complete compliance modules to maintain their jobs but where is the leadership accountability and responsibility??!! I have experienced many who are not role models of the code of conduct or compliance.
Reposted from @5isz+1ozFLYs8, perfectly said.