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✂️ The Growing Trend of Quiet Cutting

April 09, 2025

💰 HR Trend Spotlight: Olin Corp’s Confidential Settlement with a HR Director

Olin Corp has reached a confidential settlement in a bias and retaliation lawsuit filed by a Black HR director. The case drew attention for its claims of racial discrimination and unfair treatment following the employee's internal complaints. For HR leaders, this serves as a reminder of the risks when internal reporting systems fail to protect those who speak up. Read more.

🎧 HR Insights

The growing trend of "quiet cutting" is reshaping workplace dynamics in ways that HR cannot afford to ignore. Instead of traditional layoffs, companies are reassigning employees to roles with lower visibility or less strategic value, often hoping they’ll quit on their own. This passive approach to workforce reduction can create confusion, mistrust, and disengagement. HR must be prepared to explain role changes clearly, offer transitional support, and monitor morale across affected teams.

💡 HR Tips & Tricks

Tip of the Day: Add a low-cost “library wall” in the break room filled with curated books and magazines on various topics. It's an unexpected way to spark curiosity, encourage personal development, and offer a mental break without screens.

Trick of the Day: Use anonymous “pulse posters” in office hallways—printed surveys with QR codes for instant feedback. It captures thoughts from people who may never fill out formal HR surveys, and it can surface real-time issues before they grow.

🧾 HR Case Files - Building a Self-service Model

Gusto, a well-known HR platform for small businesses, wanted to remove friction from everyday HR tasks. Despite having an intuitive interface, users still faced delays—adding new employees required manual steps, and finding answers in the help center took time. Gusto partnered with Onix to simplify these processes and introduce true self-service.

Key Takeaways

  • Conversational AI can simplify common HR tasks and improve speed.

  • Connecting internal tools to external interfaces can create smooth, error-free automation.

  • AI solutions should be easy to update and adapt as business needs grow.

🧰 HR Toolbox

Stay equipped with the latest HR events and resources.

Resource of the Day

When companies expand globally, payroll becomes a major challenge. Managing compliance across countries, navigating local tax systems, and ensuring timely payments call for a unified global payroll system. Without it, errors can pile up and erode employee trust. More businesses are now choosing centralized payroll platforms that integrate with HR systems, allowing for real-time reporting and improved compliance control.

Event of the Day

The Total Rewards Conference by WorldatWork, happening from May 19-21 at Orlando FL, will focus on how total rewards strategies are evolving. From incentive design to compensation tech and flexible benefits, the event brings together leaders looking to fine-tune their offerings in an unpredictable labor market.

For event details and registration, visit the website. 

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