Insider Edge: The first questions to ask if you're laid off

The coronavirus pandemic has brought widespread layoffs, and with that, a sense of job anxiety. If you're worried that layoffs may be coming to your organization, how can you best prepare? And if you are laid off, what are the first things you should ask?Susan Peppercorn is an executive and career coach who guides people through job transitions. She shared what steps you can take to ensure you're not caught off guard if layoffs strike, and specific benefits and services you should ask for when they do.Available now to Business Insider subscribers: https: bit.ly/insideredgeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feeling overworked is nothing new to many Americans, and the coronavirus pandemic has only made matters worse. While there are some benefits to working from home, it can also feel like there are no boundaries to when the day starts and when it ends. So, if you're feeling overworked, what can you do about it?We asked Sabina Nawaz, an executive leadership coach, to share her advice for lightening your workload and doubling down on the tasks you really care about.Available now to Business Insider subscribers: https: bit.ly/insideredgeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the next big thing in business? How do you turn an idea into a profitable startup? Convince investors to support you and customers to trust you? Each month, host Charlie Herman sits down for live conversations with founders who are reimagining business to talk about how and why they built the companies they did.Available now to Business Insider subscribers: https://bit.ly/thisissuccessTune in Tuesday, July 28 at 4pm EST for a live interview with Poshmark’s Tracy Sun: https://bit.ly/tracy-sun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stacey Cunningham lives and breathes the New York Stock Exchange, which she’s led since 2018. She spent her early career as a trader in “the pit” on the floor of the NYSE, and after a few years away, returned to rise up its ranks and become the first female president of the 227-year-old organization. Now she’s on a mission to change how the exchange operates and how companies think about public markets in general.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen Schwarzman is one of the most influential figures in finance. Not only does his firm, Blackstone, manage more than $500 billion, he has the ears of world leaders like Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Ahead of his new book “What It Takes,” Schwarzman told us how he knew it was time to start his own business and why he’s still on the lookout for opportunities to grow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yeardley Smith has been the voice of Lisa Simpson since “The Simpsons” first started airing in the ‘80s. More than 30 years later, the animated series is now the longest-running American sitcom. Smith never planned to become a voice actor, and was even bullied for her voice as a child. But now, she appreciates all the doors the role has opened for her.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexander Wang started his own label at just 20 years old. Today, his brand is worn all over the world and recognized by some of the most influential figures in the fashion industry. Over the last decade and a half, Wang has learned whose criticism matters, how to balance the business and the creative, and what it means to create meaningful work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ray Dalio is the billionaire founder and co-chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. Dalio is as well known for his unique philosophy as he is for his investing prowess. Dalio takes us through key moments from his career, including when he almost lost it all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melinda Gates is one of the world’s most influential philanthropists. In her new book, “The Moment of Lift,” Gates argues that empowering women is the ultimate solution to eliminating poverty. Gates spoke with Business Insider about how her time as a Microsoft executive and raising three children taught her what it means to be an effective leader.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Hurd joined Oracle in 2010 and almost immediately dramatically changed how the tech company does business. He saw a need for a shift to cloud computing, and transformed the way his team built and sold products. It wasn’t easy. Hurd tells us why he believed his plan would work even when hundreds of employees pushed back, and what the experience taught him about leadership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.