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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fires two top deputies at HHS
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired two top deputies at the Department of Health and Human Services, ABC News has learned. Heather Flick Melanson, Kennedy's chief of staff, and Hannah Anderson, deputy chief of staff of policy, are departing, according to a department spokesperson and another person familiar with the decisions. Neither Flick nor Anderson immediately responded to an ABC News request for comment. No reason was given for the ousters. The person familiar with the situation told ABC that Kennedy "has every right to make personnel decisions." MORE: Video: Layoffs begin at HHS, including at the FDA and CDC "Secretary Kennedy has made a leadership change within the Immediate Office of the Secretary," according to a statement provided by an HHS spokesperson to ABC News. "Effective immediately, Matt Buckham will serve as Acting Chief of Staff." "Mr. Buckham currently serves as the Kennedy's White House liaison at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he oversees the recruitment and onboarding of political appointees across the agency. He brings valuable experience in personnel strategy and organizational management to this new role," the statement continued. "Secretary Kennedy thanks the outgoing leadership for their service and looks forward to working closely with Mr. Buckham as the Department continues advancing its mission to Make America Healthy Again," the statement concluded.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Your manager is probably using AI to decide whether to promote or fire you
If you're up for a raise anytime soon, chances are good that your manager will use AI to determine the amount in question—and, down the line, may even use AI to decide whether to fire you. A simple shape turned the Coca-Cola logo into a timeless icon McDonald's big announcement is a Spicy McMuffin and the return of the Snack Wrap: Both arrive this week There's a reason your Sam's Club rotisserie chicken looks different That's according to a June study from Resume Builder, which examined how managers are using artificial intelligence to make personnel decisions ranging from promotions and raises to layoffs and terminations. Of the 1,342 U.S. managers surveyed, a majority of them are using AI, at least in some part, to make decisions impacting employees: 64% of managers reported using AI tools at work, while 94% of those said their usage extended to decisions about direct reports. For many managers, AI tools have already become central to the hiring process. According to Insight Global's '2025 AI in Hiring' report, 92% of hiring managers say they are using AI for screening résumés or prescreening interviews. Based on Resume Builder's new report, AI is now becoming an integral part of how managers interact with their employees—from the day they're hired until the day they're let go. According to Resume Builder, managers are increasingly turning to AI for support with the day-to-day to-dos that come with supporting a team of employees. Of those who reported using AI, 97% noted using it to create training materials, while 94% used it to build employee development plans, 91% used it to assess performance, and 88% used it to draft performance reviews. Beyond these daily tasks, though, some managers are turning to AI for help with higher-stakes decisions. Per the study, 78% of managers who use AI have consulted it to determine raises, and 77% have used it for promotions. Meanwhile, a whopping 66% have put at least some stock in AI when deciding who should be laid off, and 64% have even turned to the tool for help with terminations. When it comes to how much faith managers are actually putting in the decisions recommended by AI, the degree of trust appears to vary significantly. While 24% of respondents said they sometimes let AI tools make decisions without human input, another 20% said they allowed AI to do so all the time or often. One in four managers reported that they'd actually replaced a direct report with AI. And, despite an increasing reliance on managerial use of AI tools, only one-third of the surveyed managers said they'd actually received official training on ethical AI use in the office. 'It's essential not to lose the 'people' in people management,' Stacie Haller, chief career advisor at Resume Builder, noted about this trend in a press release. 'While AI can support data-driven insights, it lacks context, empathy, and judgment. AI outcomes reflect the data it's given, which can be flawed, biased, or manipulated. Organizations have a responsibility to implement AI ethically to avoid legal liability, protect their culture, and maintain trust among employees.' This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter:
