HR News Round-Up, February 29

This week’s HR news round-up covers more global layoffs, how employees are using AI in the workplace, and more

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In an ever-evolving workplace, HR leaders must stay ahead of the latest trends, strategies, and challenges. We’ve rounded up recent news from the HR sector with insights essential for decision-makers.

Sony, Omron Announce Global Layoffs

Japanese firms Sony and Omron add to the growing list of companies worldwide announcing layoffs, indicating a trend in the global job market and the challenges HR professionals face in managing such transitions.

Read more at HRD America


Rodrigo Tajonar Talks Less and Listens More

As chief human resource officer, Rodrigo Tajonar is helping shape culture at Boston Globe Media through employee-responsive initiatives. “You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. Since day one, my focus has been to listen to my senior leadership colleagues, our managers, our employees, and the great HR team I have the pleasure to lead, while asking, ‘What’s working well and what isn’t?’”

Read more


Slack Survey: 1 in 4 Employees Use AI Tools for Assistance

More employees across the board are adopting AI in the workplace, with more than two in five employees are excited for AI to replace tedious tasks. But more than one-quarter expressed concern with integrating AI.

Read more on HR Dive

10 Tips to Support Mental Health in Multigenerational Workplaces

Today’s workplace is shared by five distinct generations: Silent, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z. So how can managers and HR leaders support the needs of the different generations?

Read more on SHRM.org


Human resources is a multifaceted function that impacts employees at every level. Top Latino HR executives across talent acquisition, strategy, DEI, and employee experience shared their insights in our latest series. 

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