#29 Navigating Layoffs | Nolan Church | Slush 2023
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They are common and no one likes them - layoffs. Sometimes, they're a painful necessity to salvage a company but it is still important to conduct them with respect and care for those affected. If you do not want to repeat the mistakes made in this year’s hundreds of thousands of layoffs, you should be this talk’s guest. Nolan Church, co-founder & CEO of Continuum, experienced the layoffs firsthand when Carta decreased its headcount by 13% with him being the Chief People Officer. Drawing from these experiences, he shares advice on conducting layoffs thoughtfully, enabling the affected employees to regain stability and ensuring your company is not in turmoil. --- Slush is the most founder-focused event on earth delivering actionable company-building advice and bringing together the who’s who in the ecosystem. Want to join us at Slush in 2024? Pre-register here: slush.org/pre-register Want even more? Follow us on social media ? Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/slush Instagram: instagram.com/slushhq Twitter: twitter.com/SlushHQ