Workforce Uncertainty: Federal Layoffs and the Changing Labor Market
April 9, 2025 | 1:00 PM EDT
With federal workforce reductions rampant, HR and business leaders must prepare for ripple effects across the labor market. How will these layoffs impact talent availability, hiring trends, and economic stability? What strategies can organizations adopt to navigate uncertainty and maintain a competitive edge?
Join us for this timely discussion as our experts share the work of SHRM labor economists and break down the latest insights from SHRM’s March 2025 Labor Market Review. Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or policy expert, this webinar will equip you with the data-driven insights and strategies needed to navigate today’s evolving workforce landscape. Register now to stay ahead of the shifts shaping tomorrow’s labor market.
Key takeaways include:
An exploration of the economic and workforce implications of federal job cuts and shifts in hiring, retention, and skills demand in the private sector.
Talent acquisition opportunities as displaced federal workers enter the job market.
Actionable strategies to manage holistic workforce planning in uncertain times.
Meet the Presenters
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Alex Alonso
Alexander Alonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, is SHRM’s Chief Data & Insights Officer, leading the organization’s research, insights, and innovation functions. His total portfolio includes more than $60 million across new revenue streams based upon practical thought leadership designed to make better workplaces for a more inclusive world. Alonso was recognized as an inaugural member of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Racial Equity in the Workplace, a coalition designed to foster equitable and inclusive cultures. His research has been featured in numerous outlets including USA Today, NBC News, BBC, CNN, and more. He has served as a member of several speakers bureaus with more than 400 speaking engagements over the last decade.
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James Atkinson
James Atkinson is the VP, Thought Leadership at SHRM, where he leads research teams uncovering key insights on the challenges and trends affecting HR and the workplace. James joined SHRM with more than 15 years of research, data, and product experience, having spent a decade in various leadership roles within the HR industry. Prior to SHRM, James was the Vice President of Data Products at Payscale, where he was responsible for the overall strategy, development, and delivery of data products for compensation professionals. He also spent 9 years at Gartner, finishing his tenure there as the Managing Vice President of Data Products for the HR research and advisory practice. Across his career, his teams have created award-winning research and data products for HR executives and their teams on topics including learning and development, total rewards, recruiting, talent management, HR strategy, HR technology, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This work has been featured in top business journals and media outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 0.5 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.