Fire and Rehire: the Relocation Question

Improve your adaptability with these 2 effective strategiesThe process of job relocation can represent a great challenge for professionals and executives, as it requires not only technical preparation, but also proper emotional management, the management of expectations and the uncertainty inherent in a new professional stage.In this edition of 20 in employability, Fernando Miranda, associate consultant of LHH DBM Peru, shares eight key ideas to…

Fire and rehire: the relocation question

Under new fire-and-rehire rules, even the most reasonable employer could face unfair dismissal claims if it tries to relocate staff. The post Fire and rehire: the relocation question appeared first on Personnel Today.

Techrights — IBM Goes to India, Fires People in the United States (Under the Guise of "Relocation" or Similar), Accusation of Bribery in the Company

LLM slop sites (some are pure slopfarms) from India say the IBM layoffs result in hiring "AI" (the "I" stands for India)

No, the AIs aren't ready to put us out of work. At least not yet... after betting on AIs instead of humans for two years, a Fintech boss bitterly regrets it.

IBM’s AI Gamble Backfires as Company is Forced to Rehire After 8,000 Job Cuts - Techish Kenya

In a surprising twist to the AI-driven future of work, IBM has been forced to walk back a key automation initiative after laying off thousands of employees in favor of artificial intelligence. The company, which cut nearly 8,000 jobs in 2023—primarily in its human resources division—now finds itself rehiring in droves after realizing that replacing …

IBM rehires after AI-driven layoffs backfire; sparks debate on automation limits

IBM’s aggressive push to automate HR functions through artificial intelligence (AI) has taken an unexpected turn. In 2023, the tech giant laid off nearly 8,000 employees, primarily from its HR division, aiming to streamline operations and cut costs using its AI-powered AskHR platform. The goal was clear — automate repetitive tasks, reduce headcount, and boost efficiency. However, the results did not meet expectations of smooth functioning. While…