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Amazon layoffs: What they signal for HR leaders

Jen Colletta -
Amazon is reportedly slashing up to 10% of its corporate staff. Is AI fueling the cuts? And what can HR do?

Re-onboarding after layoffs: How HR can retain talent and prevent burnout

Jill Barth -
Nearly a third of layoff “survivors” report costly mistakes from insufficient training. Structured re-onboarding helps HR realign employees, rebuild confidence and prevent errors.

Reskilling vs. replacement: Making the case for investing in people

Mary Faulkner -
Leaders stand on stages proclaiming that employees are their greatest asset in the AI era. Yet a lack of investment in reskilling often tells another story.

The DOGE approach: Why ‘slash and burn’ doesn’t work

Peter Cappelli -
Wharton expert Peter Cappelli says DOGE's efforts to improve federal government efficiency, which include drastically cutting headcount and requiring task reporting, aren't sustainable for the government or the private sector.

The Trump effect: Why so many Americans have layoff concerns

Jen Colletta -
Federal workers aren’t the only ones worried about job losses, as a new study finds layoff concerns are high among private sector workers. HR should respond strategically and transparently, this expert says.

Impersonal layoffs are a lost opportunity. 3 ways to do better

Wayne Cascio and Fred K. Foulkes -
Layoffs might be inevitable but doing them thoughtlessly is "cowardly and inhumane," sending a clear message to employees that they aren't cared about, these HR experts write.

Cutting too much: When HR needs to pump the brakes on layoffs

Peter Cappelli -
The struggles of car manufacturer Stellantis raise interesting questions for HR about cost-cutting layoffs, writes Wharton’s Peter Cappelli.

Unbossing: A cause for layoffs, or an opportunity to boost manager success?

Tom Starner -
As workers press for more autonomy, some employers are laying off middle managers, while others are focused on improving their effectiveness.

An alarming number of employees are worried about layoffs. What HR can do

Tom Starner -
According to a new survey, 85% of workers are stressed about possible layoffs. One expert shares what HR can do to minimize those fears.

What’s driving 90% of employers to plan for 2024 layoffs?

Tom Starner -
More than 90% of employers surveyed expect layoffs next year, but not many are focused on the employee experience of departing workers.

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