Welcome to another thought-provoking issue of The HR Digest, where we unpack the trends and challenges shaping the world of human resources. This month, we’re particularly excited about “HR Drift” (p. 08), which dives into Southwest’s remarkable no-layoff legacy, a shining example of steadfast leadership in turbulent times.
For those grappling with workplace dynamics, “Navigating the Minefield of Workplace Favoritism” (p. 26) offers practical strategies to ensure equity and trust. On the technology front, “Payroll Reimagined: The Top 10 Software and Apps Defining 2025” (p. 122) showcases innovations that are streamlining HR operations.
The U.S. labor market showed remarkable resilience in the April 2025 jobs report, adding 177,000 non-farm payroll jobs, surpassing expectations, while the unemployment ra...
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been laid off recently and grappling with what comes next. So, what to do after federal layoffs? ...
