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How HR can conduct compassionate layoffs, according to leaders at Starbucks, Eli Lilly, and Strava

HR Brew

Generous support for employees impacted by layoffs, like a sizable severance package or outplacement services , won’t mean anything if an employer doesn’t put thought into how the reduction is communicated. The pharmaceutical giant last announced mass layoffs in 2017, affecting 3,500 employees. “As Put thought into every decision.

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Onboarding: Take Your Process From Basic to Strategic

HR Bartender

According to Brandon Hall’s 2017 Onboarding Survey, over 70 percent of organizations in the U.S., The outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray, and Christmas predicts that hiring in 2019 will be up over the past year. It’s a must-read for any human resources professional. Enjoy the article!). And more onboarding.

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Are Major Layoffs More Common Since the Recession?

Intoo USA

For example, in 2017, over 6,100 retail stores closed. Additionally, in June of 2017, over 300 stores filed for bankruptcy, a 31% increase over 2016. In 2017, department stores eliminated almost 30,000 jobs while merchandisers eliminated over 15,000. Further, layoffs in the retail industry climbed 37% in 2017.

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Meet The 2017 HRWins Top HR Companies To Watch: CareerArc, Outplacement Innovator

WorkTech

The post Meet The 2017 HRWins Top HR Companies To Watch: CareerArc, Outplacement Innovator appeared first on LAROCQUE.

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Are Major Layoffs More Common Since the Recession?

Intoo USA

For example, in 2017, over 6,100 retail stores closed. Additionally, in June of 2017, over 300 stores filed for bankruptcy, a 31% increase over 2016. In 2017, department stores eliminated almost 30,000 jobs while merchandisers eliminated over 15,000. Further, layoffs in the retail industry climbed 37% in 2017.

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

Intoo USA

In 2017, the company ended up rehiring 500 workers who were were to be laid off. Learn more about Intoo’s outplacement services. When it comes to an RIF, never burn bridges. Maintaining some kind of relationship with former employees will help you if you need additional retail staff in the future.

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7 Professors on How 2020 Is Changing Higher Education

Intoo USA

As pedagogy adapts to our rapidly shifting world, Intoo’s outplacement services help professors, adjuncts, and other university staff transition to the next phase of their career. Universities May Receive Greater Public Funding. Tenured professors and adjuncts alike may find themselves temporarily furloughed or laid off.