How’s the new BarkleyOKRP ? Heard there were layoffs a few weeks ago yet their LinkedIn shows them winning work and awards. What’s real?

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That’s how it goes. Merge. Layoff. Celebrate the awards for work done by the people you fired. Win clients on the backs of awards. Hire new people. Repeat.

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I’ve been in leadership positions at several agencies. I have been through several layoff situations, sometimes multiple at each. Rarely have I watched the company let go of truly great talent. It’s always people who kinda suck—and, yes, sometimes those people are also expensive so it’s considered a win-win.

Have some dumbass agencies let go of great people in the past, yes, of course. There are a lot of idiots running companies. But, the VAST majority of people who are let go are considered under-performers by the leadership.

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It’s all real lol. Layoffs, agency standout award, then boom, bunch of new business and new hires. It’s kinda a strange time over here. But also kinda exciting cause lots of old timers leaving and new folks stepping up and stepping in.

Thank you! Maybe I can help 😉

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