Retail store closures remain a significant part of the industry landscape in 2026. Coresight Research, as reported by Fast Company, tracked 3,321 actual and planned U.S. store closures through early July and projects as many…

To understand what happens next across logistics, it helps to look at the business logic behind UPS’s changes rather than treating the reductions as an isolated layoff announcement since they reflect a larger part of the whole.

The question worth examining for leaders in the financial sector is why the restructuring is happening, what’s actually at stake, and how HR leaders can navigate workforce reductions without compromising the employer brand and talent relationships they’ll need long after the current economic cycle passes.

For HR leaders, this shift changes everything. Layoffs are more common and carry far less stigma than before. That means how you manage exits matters more than ever, and outplacement services are central to that strategy. Outplacement protects your brand, keeps the door open for future rehiring and benefits both departing and remaining employees.

Across the US, regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, and it’s critical to stay ahead of these changes to protect your organization from compliance risks.

The best outplacement providers go beyond traditional job search. Here are four ways the best outplacement firms deliver relevant services to meet today’s employees’ needs:

As an HR leader, it’s important that you choose a job search coaching firm that keeps up with the rapid rate of change in how organizations source talent. Learn about the top job boards and how they can help candidates using outplacement services find their next role.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing what outplacement services cost and how companies deliver them to laid-off and other departing employees. AI tools can now automate resume optimization, interview preparation, and job matching, making it easier…

Selecting the right outplacement firm is a decision that carries strategic and human implications. In fact, your selection can mean the difference between a smooth post-layoff transition and employees left without the support they need to move forward.