'Challenging year' | Days into 2023, thousands of workers face layoffs - how can HR manage this turbulent time?

It has been a difficult start to the year for many businesses. Having struggled with a range of problems throughout 2022, many are now finally at breaking point, and must make the unenviable decision to dispose of a chunk of their workforce.

Tech giants Amazon and Salesforce have recently announced substantial layoffs, with Amazon cutting 18,000 employees - a sizeable portion of which will be in the UK – the firm announced it will close three of its UK warehouses, putting up to 1,200 jobs on the line.