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Beneath the Headline

The human impact behind the business story.

Workplace headlines tell us what happened. We examine the decisions behind the story, the people affected, the warning signs overlooked, and what leaders can learn.

Black-and-white image of a cardboard box filled with personal office belongings on a desk, beneath the headline “Rethinking Severance,” illustrating the human impact of job loss.
7 days ago • 6 min read

Is It Time to Rethink Severance?

4 days ago • 5 min read

In-N-Out's $200K Managers: Measuring Leadership ROI

7 days ago • 6 min read

Employee Development Benefits: Are Companies Investing Effectively?

Can Transparency Create More Uncertainty?

Nike's Layoff Announcement Reveals a Leadership Challenge We Rarely Discuss Beneath the Headline | Edition 001 The human impact behind the business story. The Headline On October 1, 2026, Nike announced Pace, a multiyear restructuring initiative expected to generate approximately $2.5 billion in cumulative savings through fiscal 2031. The plan includes workforce reductions, but decisions about affected roles won't begin until 2027 and beyond. At the time of the announcement, the company had...

8 days ago • 4 min read