Layoffs can take surreal turn when the HR department faces the axe

The pain and suffering of getting sacked can be especially jarring for those in the HR. — Image by master1305 on Freepik

Layoffs are a difficult part of an HR professional’s job. That’s especially true when they come in their own department.

Job cuts among human-resource professionals are rising as companies slow hiring and trim investments in once-hot areas like diversity and training. Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc made HR and recruitment the first target of a broader layoff last week, eliminating 1,500 employees in those roles, people familiar with the matter said.