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Terminating employees is difficult enough, but when the language used during that process leaves both employees and managers feeling raw, it's time for a change. That's the conclusion of survey data presented in today's Leadership & Development story from Human Resources Director. Also in this issue:
⭐ A city HR director held his ground -- and lost his job
⭐ Exercise may be more protective of women's hearts
⭐ Amazon HR chief's email notifying workers about layoffs |
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Large-scale layoffs by Amazon, UPS and Target signal a shift from the "no hire, no fire" job market of 2025, where job security was high but opportunities were scarce. Amazon is eliminating 14,000 jobs, citing artificial intelligence, while UPS is eliminating 48,000 jobs. Target, amid a broad restructuring plan, will cut 800 jobs in January. These changes come as the Federal Reserve monitors the labor market for signs of weakness amid slowing job growth.
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Former Allentown Human Resources Director Nadeem Shahzad has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that he was forced out after just 35 days for refusing Mayor Matt Tuerk's order to fire an employee who was vocal about racial discrimination. When Shahzad refused, citing potential illegality, he was pressured to either resign or be fired, leading him to sign a resignation letter prepared by the city.
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Women may need less exercise than men to protect against coronary heart disease, according to a study in Nature Cardiovascular Research. The study of more than 85,000 adults finds that women who engaged in four hours of moderate exercise weekly lowered their heart disease risk by 30%, whereas men needed eight hours for similar benefits.
I admit it: I've been struggling to work out lately. I've gone from enjoying the gym to dreading it. It's not the workout, per se. I'm just bored. And after a long day sitting at my desk, I want to be outside in the sun, moving, stretching my limbs and breathing fresh air. I suppose I hike or take long walks, but I know my body -- my heart! -- really needs the resistance work.
My mind does, too. It needs discipline. It needs a reset. So, my workout gear is laid out on my bed, where I can't ignore it. How do you manage this part of your day? -- Kanoe
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Since the No Surprises Act was enacted, misuse and inefficiencies in the Independent Dispute Resolution process have resulted in approximately $5 billion in wasteful spending, according to estimates by the Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms, and is largely attributed to excessive claims payments, often driven by private equity-supported companies. A survey by AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association found that close to 40% of disputes in 2024 were ineligible but still proceeded, leading to excessive claims that have averaged payments of 400% above contracted rates. |
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Amazon has begun notifying employees affected by its plan to cut 14,000 corporate jobs. Human resources chief Beth Galetti has sent emails to affected employees, who will receive full pay and benefits for 90 days. "We didn't make these decisions lightly, and we're committed to supporting you throughout this transition," Galetti says in the email.
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