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.
Layoffs
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.
HR Strategy
Company layoffs are reaching historic highs—here’s what HR should know
Economists share how hiring slowdowns and layoffs impact the labor market.
Recruitment & Retention
What layoffs at consultancies like Deloitte mean for recruiters
With DOGE pressuring consulting firms to cut spending, employees with federal sector experience seem likely to lose work.
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