Chris Westfall

Texas

Contributor at Forbes

Making a difference, one conversation at a time. Biz Coach. Author. Keynote speaker. Contributor @Forbes 👉 time to talk? https://t.co/5SU7atePhY

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Articles

Salary Shock For Gen Z Graduates: What To Expect In Entry Level Pay

1 week ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

Graduation is a time for optimism and expectation - and for Gen Z graduates in 2025, the celebration is tempered with a harsh salary reset. According to a recent survey of approximately 3,000 rising and recent graduates, the salary shock is a deep disconnect between expectations and what the market will bear. How can ambitious grads navigate from campus to career - when the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is smaller than expected?
Tariff Impact: GM Guidance Shifts As Price Hikes Hit 7 Big Brands

1 week ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

The largest U.S. automaker by market share, General Motors, has pulled its guidance on financial results for 2025. Tariff expenses are likely to slice $5 billion out of prior forecasts, causing the automaker to re-evaluate its 2025 projections. The Detroit Free Press reports that the automaker predicted annual pretax profits of $13.7-15.7 billion in January, but that projection is being revised.
Middle Managers Vulnerable as 120 Companies Announce Layoffs

1 week ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

Companies across a broad array of industries and business sectors are announcing layoffs in May, according to WARNtracker.net, a national website where companies are required to report such moves. From retail to banking, food service to technology, over 120 companies are letting workers go by the dozens - or by the hundreds - according to reports published in Newsweek.
New Survey Links Purpose To Engagement And AI Adoption

1 week ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

According to a new survey, trust in management is at an all-time low, as employees are discouraged by economic factors, white-collar job search challenges, and the inability to feel supported by leadership. Yet, in this same survey, hard data reveals how to create a 17x increase in employee engagement, via a significant shift in leadership strategy and communication.
Bullying Is Back: How Hard-Line Leadership Is Crushing Morale

2 months ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

Bullying is not a good idea. A fourth-grader could tell you that. Workplace bullying involves repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons by one or more perpetrators (in technical terms). Behaviors such as verbal abuse, offensive conduct, and work interference are characteristics of bullying. When leaders adopt a my-way-or-the-highway attitude, dismissing employee concerns and consumer privacy, they tread dangerously close to bullying.
Postal Service To Layoff 10,000 Employees Via New Deal With DOGE

2 months ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced layoff plans, reducing its workforce by 10,000 employees as part of a collaboration with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Postal Service CEO Louis DeJoy agreed to work with Musk’s department on layoffs, according to a letter sent to Congress last week. The initiative is a component of the broader "Delivering for America" plan, a 10-year strategy aimed at modernizing USPS operations and achieving financial sustainability.
Would You Resign In One Month For $50,000? The SEC Wants To Know

2 months ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

Workers at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have been offered $50,000 in return for resigning or retiring within the next 30 days, according to reports. The package offer is part of Elon Musk’s initiatives to cut government spending and payrolls, via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). An email sent from agency COO, Ken Johnson, offered workers the payout in return for voluntary separation or retirement.
How Stoicism Can Help When Dealing With Stress, Anxiety And Change

2 months ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

Recent economic policies, particularly the imposition of tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, have introduced significant unpredictability into the U.S. economy - creating an effective trade war with both allies and enemies. The S&P 500 fell nearly 2% yesterday, reflecting investors’ concerns over potential impact on global supply chains, spending and profits. Meanwhile, on the employment front, CEO resignations have hit record numbers in the opening months of 2025.
CEO Resignations Hit Record Levels As Business Uncertainty Grows

2 months ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

CEO Departures at Highest Levels in Over 20 YearsIn an unprecedented trend, chief executive officers (CEOs) are stepping down from their positions in record numbers. January 2025 set a new record, with 222 CEOs stepping down from their posts. This number is 14% higher than last year at the same time - and the highest number since the tracking metric was implemented in 2003.
Try This LinkedIn Outreach Strategy To Build Your Network Online

2 months ago | forbes.com | Chris Westfall

Have you ever wished that you had more connections on LinkedIn? Well, you are not alone. They say you can never be too rich, too thin, or too connected on LinkedIn. Especially during these uncertain times. In a world where hundreds of companies are laying off employees, and résumé-blasting is a great hobby for those interested in frustration, perhaps it’s time to create some authentic connections.