HR Strategy
What HR needs to know about hiring in the wake of a layoff
A reminder of the dos and don’ts when reorganizing your workforce.
Layoffs
Recruitment & Retention
Last year saw the most layoff announcements since 2020
Employers announced more than 1,200,000 job cuts in 2025, according to one firm’s analysis.
Recruitment & Retention
Employers seemingly disregard etiquette, laying off employees right before the holidays
The once common ritual fell out of fashion following the Great Recession, until this year.
Recruitment & Retention
Private reports show uneven job gains, more layoffs in October
AI, tariffs, and the government shutdown may all help explain why HR teams are in a holding pattern for hiring—or even having to conduct layoffs.
HR Strategy
Will AI replace HR?
Short answer is “yes,” and “no.”
HR Strategy
What the recent slew of layoff announcements means for HR
And how AI could be a distraction from other factors impacting the labor market.
HR Strategy
Middle managers are getting exorcised from org charts
And HR pros should take some careful consideration before reducing management headcount.
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