Your next employer branding hire: Creative Strategist
Creative strategists blend data, design, and storytelling. For TA leaders building lean, high-performing teams, this hybrid role could be the most powerful addition you haven’t made yet.
AI is sold as a job creator. The reality is shrinking headcount, fewer entry routes, and fragile trust. This week’s Paper Cut cuts through hype and offers a clear playbook for HR, TA, and employer brand leaders hiring and redeploying in the overcapacity era.
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Layoffs surged in 2025, with October the worst for that month in 22 years. EBN breaks down what is driving cuts, which sectors are most exposed, the 2026 outlook, and how HR, TA and employer brand leaders can protect trust with employees and candidates.