I’m thrilled to have talent strategy expert Rachel Bourne on the show. I’ve been tracking some alarming headlines about layoffs in 2025, and I knew Rachel was the perfect person to help me unpack what’s really happening. We dive deep into the data (because we both geek out on this stuff!) and what it means for YOUR career. 🔍 **What We Cover:** **The Workforce Reality:** – 1.1 Million layoffs in 2025 – approaching COVID-era levels – Why companies are hiding behind “AI layoffs” instead of admitting they’re just catching up on automation – The ghost jobs debate (spoiler: I’m skeptical)