HR Strategy
Oracle’s $1.8b layoffs are an example of the age-old saying, ‘you have to spend money to make money’
A struggling acquisition and increased debt has the tech giant hurting for cash.
Layoffs, Downsizing, & Restructuring
From trends to best practices, get the full scoop on layoffs, downsizing, & restructuring for HR professionals.
HR Strategy
Four communication don’ts when announcing a layoff
“It’s not about you,” one communication coach tells HR Brew.
HR Strategy
Should HR tell employees layoffs are coming? Workplace experts weigh in.
The short answer is, it depends.
HR Strategy
World of HR: Starbucks to open corporate office in India
The move was announced within weeks of the company cutting 300 US-based corporate roles.
HR Strategy
These HR leaders messed up delivering bad news to employees. Here are the lessons they learned.
From communicating layoffs to benefits cuts, missteps can make for uncomfortable lessons.
HR Strategy
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.
HR Strategy
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.
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