Episode 83: Back to Work (Layoffs, CEO Pay, and Chipotle, featuring Meredith)

<p>Meredith returns to talk about layoffs in the fashion industry...which it turns out are a lot more common than you might think! And she asks the question <strong>"what’s the best way to conduct a mass layoff?" </strong>We couldn't answer it, but we would love to hear your opinion on it! </p><p> Amanda will also discuss mass layoffs within profitable companies, CEO compensation, and WTF is up with Chipotle's price increases.</p><p>Further reading:<br><a href="https://www.clotheshorse.world/blog/when-less-is-not-more">"When Less Is More"</a> --Meredith's essay for Clotheshorse.world!<br><a href="https://www.epi.org/publication/ceo-compensation-2018/">"CEO compensation has grown 940% since 1978"</a>--an extensive report by the Economic Policy Institute.<br><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/business/50-biggest-companies-coronavirus-layoffs/#comments-wrapper">"America’s biggest companies are flourishing during the pandemic and putting thousands of people out of work"</a>--a report on layoffs and profitability during 2020 by The Washington Post</p><p><strong>WE WANT YOUR WORK STORIES! </strong><br>Send them via email (<strong>amanda@clotheshorse.world</strong>), call the CH hotline<strong> (717.925.7417), </strong>or record a voice memo on your phone/computer and email it!</p><p>Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast">Then become a patron!</a><br>You can also make a one-time contribution via Venmo to <strong>@crystal_visions</strong></p><p><br>Do you have some feedback?  An episode idea?  Do YOU want to be a guest on Clotheshorse?  Drop us a line at <strong>amanda@clotheshorse.world</strong>. </p><p>If you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/clotheshorsingaround">Clotheshorsing Around</a> facebook group.  </p><p><br>And don't forget to check out <a href="https://thedepartment.world/">The Department!</a></p><p><br><strong