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Rich Meyer
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I’m veteran who votes blue. Love cycling, audio, and cooking. Marketing background
Layoffs: The Silent Killer of Trust and Innovation

Have you ever noticed how companies try to spin layoffs as a sign of strength? They call it discipline, a move toward focus and efficiency, the mark of tough leadership. Most of the time, a layoff is a confession. It’s a company admitting, "We…
Layoffs: The Silent Killer of Trust and Innovation
Have you ever noticed how companies try to spin layoffs as a sign of strength? They call it discipline, a move toward focus and efficiency, the mark of tough leadership. Most of the time, a layoff is a confession. It’s a company admitting, "We screwed up our forecast, and now our employees have to pay the price for it." That’s not to say they’re never necessary.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:41 PM
The Internet Isn’t Just Changing Healthcare. It’s Driving Misuse, Mistrust, and Cost. worldofdtcmarketing.com/the-internet...
The Internet Isn’t Just Changing Healthcare. It’s Driving Misuse, Mistrust, and Cost.
Pharma and payer organizations spend billions to improve adherence, outcomes, and patient engagement. Meanwhile, the internet is quietly working against those goals—by convincing healthy people they’r...
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February 7, 2026 at 12:25 PM
The Layoff Boomerang: Why Today’s Cuts Are Tomorrow’s Crisis

The headlines have been relentless. Tech giants are shedding tens of thousands. Consulting firms quietly trimming the fat. Finance companies' "right-sizing." The euphemisms pile up as quickly as the pink slips. And Wall Street? Wall…
The Layoff Boomerang: Why Today’s Cuts Are Tomorrow’s Crisis
The headlines have been relentless. Tech giants are shedding tens of thousands. Consulting firms quietly trimming the fat. Finance companies' "right-sizing." The euphemisms pile up as quickly as the pink slips. And Wall Street? Wall Street cheers. Stock prices pop on layoff announcements like champagne corks at a wake. But here's what the spreadsheet warriors and quarterly-earnings obsessives are missing: these layoffs are setting up a spectacular, entirely predictable failure.
themanagementparadox.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
It’s Time to Admit It: There’s Too Much Profit in Healthcare for It to Be Patient-Focused worldofdtcmarketing.com/its-time-to-...
It’s Time to Admit It: There’s Too Much Profit in Healthcare for It to Be Patient-Focused
The U.S. healthcare system isn’t failing patients by accident—it’s operating exactly as a profit-maximizing system should. Hospitals, insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and intermediaries are financi...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
It’s Time to Admit That LinkedIn Is Not a Good Place to Look for a Job themanagementparadox.com/its-time-to-...
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February 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
It’s Time to Admit That LinkedIn Is Not a Good Place to Look for a Job

LinkedIn has become the default platform for job searching, but mounting evidence suggests it's failing the very people it claims to serve. The "Easy Apply" feature creates a numbers game that favors quantity over quality,…
It’s Time to Admit That LinkedIn Is Not a Good Place to Look for a Job
LinkedIn has become the default platform for job searching, but mounting evidence suggests it's failing the very people it claims to serve. The "Easy Apply" feature creates a numbers game that favors quantity over quality, while opaque algorithms determine which profiles are seen. Recruiters are overwhelmed by applications, ghosting has become normalized, and the platform's social feed prioritizes engagement over genuine professional networking.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Why Job Sites Promising to “Make You Stand Out” Are Burning Your Money

The inbox ping comes in like clockwork. Another premium job site promising their algorithm will finally get your resume in front of the right people. Another service swearing their AI-optimized keywords will crack the hiring…
Why Job Sites Promising to “Make You Stand Out” Are Burning Your Money
The inbox ping comes in like clockwork. Another premium job site promising their algorithm will finally get your resume in front of the right people. Another service swearing their AI-optimized keywords will crack the hiring code. Another platform where you can leapfrog the competition for just $29.99 a month. As unemployment ticks up and layoffs ripple through tech, finance, and media, these services multiply like mushrooms after rain.
themanagementparadox.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
It’s Time For Job Candidates to Say “Enough”

The unemployment numbers don't mean a damn thing is you're one of the thousands looking for work. We know the numbers are higher, and that potential employers are making job candidates jump through hoops to advance through the interview process. The…
It’s Time For Job Candidates to Say “Enough”
The unemployment numbers don't mean a damn thing is you're one of the thousands looking for work. We know the numbers are higher, and that potential employers are making job candidates jump through hoops to advance through the interview process. The problem is that these requirements require candidates to perform extensive unpaid work to be considered for a position. It's time for job candidates to reclaim their dignity and say enough is enough.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Skip the Resume Templates: Why Your Best Resume Is One You Write Yourself

We've all seen the ads. "Transform your resume in minutes!" "ATS-optimized templates that get you hired!" "Professional resume writers standing by!" The promise is seductive: upload your work history, click a few buttons,…
Skip the Resume Templates: Why Your Best Resume Is One You Write Yourself
We've all seen the ads. "Transform your resume in minutes!" "ATS-optimized templates that get you hired!" "Professional resume writers standing by!" The promise is seductive: upload your work history, click a few buttons, and out pops a gorgeous resume that will have recruiters fighting over you. Here's the uncomfortable truth: these services are mostly selling you a shortcut that doesn't actually get you anywhere.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Why Work Feels So Weird Right Now (Even If You Have a Good Job)

If you’ve got a knot in your stomach about your job lately, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re employed. Maybe you even have a good gig. But you can’t escape the background noise: the constant stream of layoff announcements on LinkedIn,…
Why Work Feels So Weird Right Now (Even If You Have a Good Job)
If you’ve got a knot in your stomach about your job lately, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re employed. Maybe you even have a good gig. But you can’t escape the background noise: the constant stream of layoff announcements on LinkedIn, the green “open to work” banners popping up on profiles of people you admire, the whiplash of a company praising record profits one day and slashing its workforce the next.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Is Employer Loyalty Dead? And How Loyal Should You Be?

Layoffs didn’t kill employer loyalty—inconsistency did. Employees didn’t suddenly become selfish or disloyal. They adapted to a system that made loyalty risky and often unrewarded. The smartest approach today isn’t loyalty or disloyalty.…
Is Employer Loyalty Dead? And How Loyal Should You Be?
Layoffs didn’t kill employer loyalty—inconsistency did. Employees didn’t suddenly become selfish or disloyal. They adapted to a system that made loyalty risky and often unrewarded. The smartest approach today isn’t loyalty or disloyalty. It’s an informed commitment: do great work, stay alert, and never confuse dedication with dependency.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:20 PM
The GLP-1 Lawsuit Wave: What Thousands of Patient Claims Mean for the Future of the Weight-Loss Drug Market worldofdtcmarketing.com/the-glp-1-la...
The GLP-1 Lawsuit Wave: What Thousands of Patient Claims Mean for the Future of the Weight-Loss Drug Market
A rising tide of lawsuits alleging serious and sometimes debilitating side effects is creating a legal and commercial challenge for the manufacturers behind GLP-1 blockbuster drugs. Since 2023, more t...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Why Ghosting Candidates Harms Your Company’s Reputation

Ghosting used to be a dating problem. Now it’s an HR strategy. If you’ve ever applied for a job, interviewed, followed up politely—and then heard absolutely nothing—you already know how common it’s become. No rejection. No update. Just…
Why Ghosting Candidates Harms Your Company’s Reputation
Ghosting used to be a dating problem. Now it’s an HR strategy. If you’ve ever applied for a job, interviewed, followed up politely—and then heard absolutely nothing—you already know how common it’s become. No rejection. No update. Just silence. HR teams often shrug this off as unavoidable. Too many candidates. Not enough time. Recruiting tools that “aren’t built for follow-ups.” But here’s the truth companies don’t want to hear: every time HR ghosts a candidate, it damages the company’s brand, reputation, and long-term ability to hire well.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Patients Are Using ChatGPT Before Their Doctor’s Appointment — But Do Physicians Respect Empowered Patients? worldofdtcmarketing.com/patients-are...
Patients Are Using ChatGPT Before Their Doctor’s Appointment — But Do Physicians Respect Empowered Patients?
Patients increasingly use tools such as ChatGPT to research symptoms, medications, and treatment options before consulting their doctors. While this digital empowerment can help patients ask better qu...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:51 PM