More than half of companies plan to ‘quiet fire’ employees in 2025

by Todd Humber May 30, 2025

written by Todd Humber May 30, 2025

More than half of Canadian and American companies are using or plan to use "quiet firing" tactics this year to push employees out without formal layoffs, according to a new survey that reveals widespread use of indirect workforce reduction strategies. The practice involves making workplace condition...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

More than half of companies plan to ‘quiet fire’ employees in 2025

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