LHH research indicates 87% of HR leaders plan or have conducted layoffs. These workforce reductions are driven by skills displacement, AI, and market shifts. Most employers find rehiring talent more costly than internal redeployment. A significant gap exists between HR leaders' perception and employee awareness of redeployment programs. Organizations need integrated strategies for outplacement and targeted redeployment to manage continuous restructuring.
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