<ul><li>53% of companies are engaging in 'quiet firing' strategies like benefits cuts and increased workloads to avoid formal layoffs, according to a report.</li><li>Despite its effectiveness in reducing headcount, 9 in 10 companies implementing quiet firing have experienced reduced morale among employees.</li><li>Leaders believe quiet firing tactics help manage underperformers, avoid severance payouts, and reduce legal risks associated with formal layoffs.</li><li>Balancing budget constraints and hiring challenges will be crucial for HR departments in 2025, as front-line workers report anxiety and stress due to global trade policy changes.</li></ul>

Employers report plans to ‘quiet fire’ via RTO mandates, benefits cuts and more

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