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Your Company's Responsible Guide to Staying Productive and Profitable During a Recession

From strategic budgeting to remaining true to your company's mission, this guide will help you remain hopeful and pragmatic during periods of uncertainty.

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The recent trend of easy money and exorbitant valuations has skidded to a halt amid recenteconomic volatility. Understandably, many companies rode that wave as long as they could, but in doing so many prioritizedgrowth over sustainabilityand soundleadership. Layoffs continue to ripple through the tech ecosystem, so employees both in this sector and elsewhere are feeling the consequences.

Having to let go of staff members is all but unavoidable in acompany's lifecycle, but there is always more that can be done to keep businesses afloat while preserving morale. Strategies can includeresponsible budgetarydecision-making, thoughtful and prudent responses to external pressures and transparent dialogue with employees, to name a few. Such actions can help companies remain healthy, productive and profitable, even as they navigate challenging waters.

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