As companies slash their staffs, HR should keep the cost of layoffs in mind
But there are steps HR pros can take to proactively steer their organizations away from layoffs, Tara Ataya, chief people and diversity officer at Hootsuite, told HR Brew via email.
“Advocating for thoughtful hiring practices, building agility into strategies, and emphasizing transparent communication are not only ways to combat layoffs, but also ways to contribute to a resilient and adaptable workforce,” she said. “The current uncertain landscape calls for HR leaders to be proactive, strategic, and compassionate to lead organizations through times of turbulence.”