2022 began with the end of The Great Resignation. While that trend faded, engagement continued to suffer with “quiet quitting.” Some companies found that they’d overhired in response to pandemic trends, and had to course-correct with layoffs. While we’ve all learned...
When the nation’s job vacancies seemingly outnumber those unemployed, outplacement can be perceived as an unnecessary benefit. So is outplacement worth it? Its importance depends on what your company hopes to get out of offering it as a part of severance. Is...
The economy is dynamic and constantly changing, sometimes faster than we expect it to. One year there is a huge downturn, leading to mass layoffs globally. A few years later, companies are desperate to find talent. Tech and financial services (particularly, mortgage)...
Even if your business is mostly concerned with finding talent at the moment, know this: your offboarding process—or lack thereof—can harm your efforts if not handled properly. That’s right: your departing employees, whether leaving of their own volition or due to a...
This article, originally published on December 4, 2019, has been updated. Even with the surge in demand for healthcare professionals during COVID-19, the decline in financial resources led to layoffs throughout the industry. While in some cases these layoffs have...