HR’s seat at the table: Early influence or last-minute fix?
HR has fought hard for its seat at the table but today it is no longer about whether HR belongs in strategic discussions. ...
AI in HR is transforming, not replacing
A lot of companies have already deployed AI in HR with chatbots, and studies show that roughly 60% of employee inquiries can be resolved without human intervention. ...
JPMorgan Chase Layoff Rumors Turn into Reality for 1,000 Employees
A spokesperson told The HR Digest that the JPMorgan layoffs are a part of the “regular management of the business,” adding that the banking giant still has 14,000 pos...
Chevron Layoffs Push More Employees Out of Work in 2025
As Chevron job cuts add to the toll of layoffs in 2025, the trend of workforce reductions shows no signs of slowing any time soon. ...
Tech Layoffs in 2025 Force a New Reality
The year started on a grim note for thousands of tech workers. By mid-January, CEO Mark Zuckerberg had signaled a major upheaval, announcing impending Meta layoffs in a b...
Meta Slashes 5% of Workforce in Brutal 2025 Layoffs
Meta has begun a fresh round of layoffs in 2025 affecting 5% of its total workforce in a bid to reduce costs and boost profits. However, unlike previous Meta layoffs whic...
Federal Worker Buyout Deadline Extended Until Feb. 10
The temporary pause on the US government’s Federal Worker Buyout plan of 2025 could increase the number of resignations by Monday. ...
Google Employees Petition Against Layoff—Buyouts over Job Cuts Preferred
Over 1,300 Google employees have signed a petition to reject layoffs, appealing to the CEO to consider their interests. ...
Walmart Managers’ Salaries Increase as Organization Targets Retention
Walmart market managers see a salary increase along with potential stock grants and bonuses that can total up to $620K for some. ...
Whole Foods Workers Vote to Unionize But the “Fight Is Far from Over”
With a 57% majority Whole Foods Workers in Philadelphia have voted to unionize, becoming the first store in the chain to secure a win. ...
Target Ends Its DEI Initiatives, Other Businesses Are Likely to Follow Suit
Target has ended its DEI initiatives, concluding its three-year diversity goals and Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) plans. ...
Costco Shareholders Vote in Favor of Maintaining Its DEI Policies
Costco shareholders vote to retain DEI policies, rejecting the anti-diversity proposal made by a think tank that threatened risk to the company. ...
Cable Journalism Takes a Hit, CNN Announces Job Cuts for 2025
CNN is cutting an undisclosed number of jobs this month, with the goal of lowering costs and expanding into the digital space more actively. ...
BP Layoffs Announced in Pursuit of $2 Billion in Savings
The BP layoffs are expected to affect over 5% of the company’s workforce, with the cuts mainly taking place among office workers. ...
Apple Board Urges Shareholders to Reject Anti-DEI Proposal
Apple’s directors say the Anti-DEI Proposal is unnecessary because the company has appropriate checks and balance in place to safeguard against “litigation, reputatio...
Zuckerberg announces Meta layoffs as company trims low performers
The Meta layoffs come as Microsoft, Google, Apple and other tech giants hand the pink slip to non-performers. ...
