Lessons From McDonald’s Layoff Tactics | Spiceworks

June 23, 2023 Kathleen Quinn Votaw

Being laid off is highly personal. Doing it remotely lacks respect, dignity, and courage, as McDonald’s demonstrated with its recent layoffs. The resulting backlash offers lessons on executing layoffs with humanity.

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Press Jul 29, 2026

Kathleen Quinn Votaw Named Top Women in Colorado Business Honoree for 2026

Denver-based leadership expert and TalenTrust founder recognized by ColoradoBiz Magazine DENVER, CO — Kathleen Quinn Votaw, founder and CEO of TalenTrust and KQV Speaks…

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Press Jan 27, 2026

KQV Launches Groundbreaking Masterclass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KQV Launches Groundbreaking Masterclass: High Performance by Design – The Employee Experience Masterclass [Denver, CO] – January 27, 2026 – Kathleen…

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Press Apr 9, 2025

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Colorado Titan 100 Hall of Fame

We are thrilled to announce that Kathleen Quinn Votaw, CEO of TalenTrust, has been honored as a 2025 Colorado Titan 100 Hall of Fame…

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