The layoffs fell just behind the early pandemic’s record losses.
Layoffs reached a near record high in March, most from DOGE’s hatchet job on the federal workforce
Tag: HR Brew
World of HR: State Department tells embassy vendors, contractors to comply with anti-DEI orders
Foreign ministers and employers said their diversity and inclusion practices will continue.
Deel touts more than half dozen new products and features at virtual event bolstering its position as go-to global payroll and HR solution
Straddling fit-for-purpose and all-in-one solutions, founder Alex Bouaziz wants customers to bundle services to meet their needs.
Why HR should pay closer attention to the cost of leadership burnout
Stop, drop, and roll—only you can help prevent your company’s leaders from burning out.
DEI tracker: Several law firms retreat from DEI following the Trump administration’s threats
DLA Piper, Skadden, and White and Case were all targeted by the administration and subsequently removed DEI language.
Labor turnover stagnant in February as businesses brace for economic uncertainty
As uncertainty over tariffs and other economic challenges looms, businesses are becoming more cautious about hiring.
iCIMS head of TA talks turning recruiters into strategic advisors, and working at the ‘Severance’ office
Stephanie Sansone leads talent acquisition at HR tech company iCIMS.
Legislative lowdown: Trump ends collective bargaining for over 1 million federal workers
The National Treasury Employees Union sued to block the executive order on Mar. 31, arguing the president overstepped his authority.
Lawsuits targeting employers’ work with PBMs put HR on alert
Several lawsuits highlight employers’ role negotiating health plan contracts with pharmacy benefit managers that include pricey prescription drugs.
How this recruiter realized she was interviewing an AI deepfake
“It was very creepy.”
How HR can help employees who’ve experienced trauma
“The reality is that [trauma] affects everyone, and it does not discriminate at all,” Rachael Kelly, founder and CEO of trauma-informed consultancy HiveSmart, tells HR Brew.
AI-powered interviewing startup aims to improve hiring outcomes and the candidate experience with new tech
Ribbon platform brings AI-powered human-like live interviewing to high-turnover sectors, and beyond.
HR leaders: If you want your employees to take L&D seriously, you have to prioritize it for yourself
People leaders who don’t invest in their own learning could potentially put their jobs on the line.
Why CHROs have the “second-hardest job in the C-suite”
Executives are staying in the CHRO position for a shorter period of time compared to 2020, and turning over at faster rates than their peers, one analysis finds.
World of HR: 77% of employers in Japan say they’re sticking with DEI
As companies in the US decide how to handle DEI pushback, Japan’s diversity efforts will continue.
Lack of mentorship has become the biggest challenge for women in revenue-generating roles
It’s risen from being the fifth most common challenge to the top in just one year.