Chris Westfall

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.