Kokoon Future of Work Series: When People Leave - Career Change, Layoffs and the Rise of AI

​When People Leave - Career Change, Layoffs and the Rise of AI

​People don’t stay in jobs forever, and that’s not always a bad thing. But with the rise of AI, ongoing layoffs, and shifting career priorities, small businesses and growing companies are facing big questions.

​What do you do when someone wants to change careers? How can you handle transitions well, both for the people leaving and the ones staying behind?

​In this episode, we’re speaking with someone who spends every day helping people navigate these exact kinds of changes.

​Guest speaker:
👤 Astrid Limal, Founder of The Hustle Factory, a career change and outplacement consultancy

​Astrid founded The Hustle Factory to help people rethink their working lives and make meaningful, empowered career moves. Her background spans recruitment, coaching, and career development. Today, she supports both individuals and companies through moments of transition.

​What we’ll cover:

• ​Why Astrid started The Hustle Factory and what led her to focus on career change

• ​The biggest barriers facing people who want to make a shift

• ​How AI is shaping career transitions and influencing new career paths

• ​What companies are getting right and wrong when managing layoffs

• ​How smaller businesses can support team members even with limited budgets

• ​How to maintain morale and motivation for those who stay after restructuring

• ​What HR’s role is in helping people leave well and stay connected

​Who is this for?

• ​Small business owners and startup founders

• ​People and Talent Leads at scaleups

• ​Managers navigating team changes and transitions

• ​HR professionals supporting outplacement or career development

• ​Anyone thinking about how to approach layoffs or career change with more care

​​Your host:

• ​​Alice Ivanoff, Co-founder of Kokoon