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Ford Breaks Silence on Tariffs, Meta Breaks Decorum on Layoffs
Feb 14, 2025 ·
29m 56s
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Ford Breaks Silence on Tariffs, Meta Breaks Decorum on Layoffs
Description
In this episode of Communication Breakdown, hosts Steve Dowling and Craig Carroll discuss the challenges companies face in navigating communication during times of economic anxiety, focusing on Ford's public stance...
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In this episode of Communication Breakdown, hosts Steve Dowling and Craig Carroll discuss the challenges companies face in navigating communication during times of economic anxiety, focusing on Ford's public stance against tariffs and Meta's controversial layoffs. They analyze the contrasting approaches of Ford and GM in addressing economic pressures and the implications of Meta's performance-based layoffs on employee morale and corporate reputation.
Takeaways
Topics Mentioned
Corporate Communication, Economic Anxiety, Ford, GM, Meta, layoffs, tariffs, performance management, leadership, public relations, crisis management
Companies Mentioned
Ford Motor Company, General Motors (GM), Meta (formerly Facebook), Microsoft, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Economic Anxiety in Corporate Communication
18:36 Meta's Layoffs and the Performance-Based Narrative
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Takeaways
- Ford's CEO publicly criticized tariffs, highlighting industry risks.
- GM's CEO emphasized preparedness and contingency plans.
- Public communication strategies can significantly impact corporate reputation.
- Meta's layoffs were framed as performance-based, drawing criticism.
Topics Mentioned
Corporate Communication, Economic Anxiety, Ford, GM, Meta, layoffs, tariffs, performance management, leadership, public relations, crisis management
Companies Mentioned
Ford Motor Company, General Motors (GM), Meta (formerly Facebook), Microsoft, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Economic Anxiety in Corporate Communication
18:36 Meta's Layoffs and the Performance-Based Narrative
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| Organization | Executive Producer Shawn P Neal |
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