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Is the HR Accountable for Mass Layoffs?

Keka HR Blog

You, the HR. The inductions, the training of hundreds of new employees. So, who is to blame for the mass layoffs? Non-performing employees. The interviews, the offer letters and the acceptance. You were there when it happened. The promotions and the increments. The reaching of targets. Teamwork, hard work, commitment.

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What Tech Layoffs Mean for the Labor Market at Large

Eightfold

Tech layoffs are dominating business headlines, especially those coming from tech giants that have experienced immense growth in recent years. . As 2022 comes to a close, are we seeing the last of the tech layoffs? Or that a large-scale recession is confirmed? Eightfold: Did anything surprise you from the tech layoffs report?

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How To Prepare Your Company for a Recession or Economic Downturn

Great Place to Work

With rumblings of a recession on the horizon for 2022, many of us – employers and employees alike – are feeling the pressure. Employers are worried about how to generate revenue during an economic downturn, while employees are fearful for their jobs during a period typically synonymous with mass layoffs.

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An Economist’s Case for Investing in Workers When Inflation is High

Eightfold

During the pandemic, worker productivity peaked. However, surveys indicate that most frontline workers are overworked and unmotivated, with rising inflation exacerbating low employee engagement. The pressure that comes with inflation doesn’t mean employers need to take a back seat from providing a positive employee experience.

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Is the HR Accountable for the Mass Layoffs?

Keka HR Blog

You, the HR. The inductions, the training of hundreds of new employees. So, who is to blame for the mass layoffs? Non-performing employees. The interviews, the offer letters and the acceptance. You were there when it happened. The promotions and the increments. The reaching of targets. Teamwork, hard work, commitment.

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5 Strategies SMBs Can Implement Now to Prepare for a Potential Recession

Extensis

Quick look: Business leaders are bracing for a potential recession heading into the new year. However, these are heightened in the wake of a recession. 81% feel they have to make sacrifices through cuts, starting with layoffs and hiring freezes. Here are five ways for SMBs to get started. Preserve company culture.

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6 Ways Labor Hoarding is Changing the Rules for Recruiting

Linkedin Talent Blog

Forget what you’ve learned about recruiting from previous recessions. In the past, economic downturns have been times to find talented applicants among the casualties of layoffs. Companies learned that cautionary layoffs often end up being more expensive than holding onto their talent, Chris writes.