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Accenture CEO Julie Sweet led a major organizational restructure by personally delivering a video message to her global workforce, emphasizing the importance of human connection and clear communication during times of change. Her approach reflects her innovative leadership style and focus on aligning organizational structure with strategic goals in the digital age.
Bankers received an accidental email instructing them to return their laptops, which was mistakenly sent as a notice of termination, highlighting a humorous yet serious communication error in corporate HR processes.
Companies are resorting to euphemisms like "involuntary career event" and "rightsizing" to soften the blow of layoffs, fearing social media backlash. The use of vague language, termed "jargon monoxide," is seen as an attempt to placate workers, but experts argue that it ultimately fails to mitigate the emotional impact. The shift away from direct terms like "firing" is attributed to stigma, and regional variations in phrasing exist. Experts advise that a straightforward approach acknowledging the impact on employees is the best way to handle layoffs, especially in the context of post-pandemic over-hiring.