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Are Major Layoffs More Common Since the Recession?

Intoo USA

From late 2007 until the summer of 2009, the U.S. Although the economy began growing in 2009, the effects of the recession can still be felt today, changing the way we work and keep (or not keep) our jobs. In the first quarter of 2019, major layoffs increased 35% over the previous year, the highest level since 2009, according to CNBC.

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Are Major Layoffs More Common Since the Recession?

Intoo USA

From late 2007 until the summer of 2009, the U.S. Although the economy began growing in 2009, the effects of the recession can still be felt today, changing the way we work and keep (or not keep) our jobs. In the first quarter of 2019, major layoffs increased 35% over the previous year, the highest level since 2009, according to CNBC.

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Framework for a New Leadership Culture

Culture University

6 Trowbridge, Richard Hawley and Ferrari Michel (2009). We are seeing sometimes confusing, short-term shifts (although sometimes of significant magnitude) in economic, technological, societal and environmental aspects of our universe. ” 6 ( Trowbridge, R. H and Ferrari, M. 12 ( Worsley, L.M. Retrieved from [link]. All rights reserved.

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Filling a Skills Gap in Manufacturing

ExactHire

This is in drastic comparison to a decade ago, when during the Great Recession the unemployment rate began its steep rise (it would ultimately top out at 10% in October 2009 ). The Slow Recovery of Manufacturing Manufacturing companies were the first to feel the pain from the Great Recession with a crash in production.

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COVID Lockdown Netflix Recommendation - "American Factory"

The HR Capitalist

It is distributed by Netflix and is the first film produced by Barack and Michelle Obama 's production company, Higher Ground Productions. Filmed from February 2015 until the end of 2017, Reichert and Bognar were granted filming access by Fuyao at both their Ohio and Chinese plant locations.

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7 Human Resources Trends to Watch for in 2017

Effortless HR

How will the role of human resources change or evolve in 2017? With 2017 upon us at last, let’s take a look at a few of the predicted human resources trends for the New Year. Employee reviews could be the biggest area for HR evolution in 2017. Here are the seven trends that we expect will define the next year in HR.

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Retail Layoffs: How to Protect Your Brand During a Reduction in Force

Intoo USA

In 2018, companies let go of 98,563 employees in the retail sector — the highest number of people since 2009. If unaddressed, these fears could have an impact on productivity, which could affect your company’s bottom line. In 2017, the company ended up rehiring 500 workers who were were to be laid off.