Whenever I heard about layoffs, I would think, “Hmm, I want to contact those being affected and see if I can recruit them for my open jobs.” As I did this, … Read more
After Hurricane Harvey, Here’s What Employers Must Do
Hurricane Harvey is relentlessly drenching southeast Texas and the surrounding areas, resulting in unprecedented flooding and damage. As the storm rages, … Read more
Reduce the Trauma of a Layoff Or Firing With an Offboarding Plan
Staff reductions involve multiple moving parts. You make gut-wrenching decisions about who’s being let go, HR drafts severance agreements, and your legal … Read more
Sourcing for Good – Helping the Community After a Layoff
Moments. Moments can change how I feel about the sourcing world. I have had moments where I am frustrated by failure, but then I have those few moments. … Read more
Talent Sourcing in a New Reality: A Story of Human Kindness
Downsizing, restructuring, workforce reduction, realignment, these are words that pull at all emotions: anger, sadness, disappointment, fear, and feeling … Read more
Intel’s Latest Acquisition Will Speed-Up the Mass Unemployment of Truckers, Drivers
In the next decade, robots could replace 1.7 million American truckers, a workforce that represents one of the last remaining careers to offer a … Read more
3 Questions Talent Acquisition Leaders Need to Ask Themselves About Their Company’s Layoffs and the Impact on Job Seeker Perceptions
Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray, & Christmas reports that “the new year started with an increase in corporate downsizing,” led by the … Read more
Reports Say Walmart to Layoff Hundreds In HR
Reports are circulating that Walmart will layoff as many as 1,000 workers at its Bentonville, Arkansas headquarters and in regional offices. Many or most … Read more
It’s Your Job to Keep Company Data Safe So Talk to IT
Terminating employees is never a fun task for HR, but it’s sometimes a necessary function that must be handled properly. Ensuring the organization’s … Read more
Art Of The Layoff? No, More Like the Art of Sounding Like a Jerk
Editor’s Note: As I wind down my stint as Editor of TLNT — I’m leaving in the next few months — I wanted to share some of my favorite TLNT posts. Here’s … Read more