In episode 20 of “Diary of a CHRO,” João Ricardo interviews Kati Ciocan, a Senior HRBP with 10 years of experience in tech/SaaS environments. Before becoming an HR, she worked as a Software Quality Assurance Tester at Nokia in Finland. For eight years, she helped shape a culture of recognition, growth, and inclusion at Instapage, a company offering scalable solutions for personalized landing pages. She has also guided teams through challenging times, like five layoffs and the transition from Instapage to AirSlate, which acquired the former. In this video, she discusses the psychological impacts of mergers and layoffs, outlines best practices for leaders managing layoffs, and highlights the role of HR in fostering trust and empathy through organizational change. She offers some advice to…
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