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Paper Cut

Paper Cut. Sent every Sunday, this newsletter is your weekly lens on the most impactful stories in employer branding and talent acquisition. It’s designed to cut through the noise of the past week and help you focus on what’s ahead. Whether you’re planning strategy or prepping for Monday’s meeting, we’ve got the insights you need to start the week strong.

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[30MAR] PAPER CUT

Massive restructures, secretive layoffs, and AI now coming for… everything. From Mercedes to EY, job cuts are shaking the foundations of industries. Meanwhile, the Big Four are racing into agentic AI, Gen Z continues job-hopping into higher salaries, and RTO pressure mounts again.

Image with bold text reading “Tech’s Toxic Comeback” overlaying a stressed woman holding her head in frustration.

[23MAR] PAPER CUT

Layoffs are intensifying, blocklists are gatekeeping opportunity, and the tech industry is going full throttle on “hardcore” culture again. Meanwhile, HR is ditching its recruiter hat to become strategic (finally), and the workforce is catching on to the vibes behind every pink slip.

A neon-colored, futuristic office with empty desks and chairs. Bold white text in the center reads "HR'S BIGGEST SCAM," highlighting a major workplace fraud story.

[16MAR] PAPER CUT

Layoffs surge to 2020 levels, AI eyes civil service jobs, and the job market mirrors the ‘90s boom - uh oh? Meanwhile, China’s workforce shrinks, Australia fights for reproductive leave, and an HR manager pulls off a shocking fraud scheme.

Satirical recruitment ad: ‘DON’T WORK HERE!!’ over a surreal drone surveillance scene, spoofing Anduril’s hiring campaign.

[09MAR] PAPER CUT

New York launches an unexpected hiring spree, AI talent is commanding sky-high salaries, and another viral recruitment campaign shakes up employer branding. Meanwhile, return-to-office mandates aren’t really about collaboration (surprise), and all eyes are on the latest jobs report.

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[02MAR] PAPER CUT

Elon Musk’s latest email sends shockwaves through Washington, DEI battles heat up, and Big Four firms tighten hybrid work policies. Meanwhile, women’s board representation hits new highs, real progress or just optics?

Female boxer throwing a punch symbolizes the heated debate over hybrid work policies.

[23FEB] PAPER CUT

CEOs are quitting, hybrid work is under fire, and AI is reshaping hiring, again. China is pouring billions into AI talent, while UK businesses slash jobs to offset rising costs. Meanwhile, layoffs hit banking and automotive. The workforce is shifting fast, are you keeping up?

The future of work! A neon-lit cityscape symbolizes technological advancements, remote work, and evolving job landscapes.

[16FEB] PAPER CUT

Accenture rolls back DEI goals, McKinsey stands firm, and the FCC investigates Comcast. Meanwhile, HR hiring booms in Southeast Asia, Deel prepares for an IPO, and Carlyle bets big on HR tech. Plus, our deep dive into two competing Future of Work 2025 reports.