My guest on this episode is Lindsay Witcher, Global Managing Director, RiseSmart - part of Randstad Enterprise encompassing career transition, coaching, career development and social welfare programs around the world. During our conversation, Lindsay and I discuss: State of corporate severance globally The foundational elements companies need to address when planning downsizing Mistakes organizations make during layoffs Areas of focus of people once they are let go How RiseSmart helps organisations and professionals during the difficult phase of downsizing.  About Lindsay Witcher Lindsay Witcher is the Global Managing Director of Randstad RiseSmart, a global leader driving talent development and transition strategies for the world’s most successful employers.  A deep subject matter expert in career transition and coaching, Lindsay is dedicated to empowering people to bring their whole selves to work as she partners with organizations of all sizes to strengthen their brands, improve retention, re-engage talent and facilitate positive employee transitions. Additional Resources Reach out to Lindsay on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaywitcher/ Website : https://www.randstadenterprise.com/randstad-risesmart/ About Bridge to Leadership:  Bridge to Leadership brings together resources and community that leaders need to navigate. Explore articles, featured coaches, featured books and podcasts on  - www.bridgetoleadership.in Get access to exclusive content and offers like live discussions with world renowned coaches, discounts on world class training programs etc by signing up free :   https://bridgetoleadership.in/become-a-member/ Follow Bridge to Leadership on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridgetoleadership/ About the host: Neha is a Customer Success and Sales leader in SaaS (MarTech) space with 16 years of work experience.  She spent the last decade of her career setting up and expanding Comscore Technologies India in Bangalore. She currently consults SaaS companies on their post sales customer strategy, mentors customer success professionals and shares her leadership learnings through Bridge to Leadership.