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Workplace Expert Warns 'Nice Reprieve' in Latest Layoff Report Won't Last

Although layoffs declined in February, troubling times might lie ahead for the labor market

International Business Times

The taboo against holiday layoffs is fading.

The stigma of layoffs during the holiday season has faded.

US Layoffs Fall Sharply In November — So Why Are Companies Still Avoiding Hiring?

US Layoffs Fall Sharply In November — So Why Are Companies Still Avoiding Hiring?

Layoffs announced by U.S. employers slowed sharply in November, but companies showed little appetite to add workers, underscoring a labor market that remains stuck in caution mode as firms confront soft demand, tariff pressures, and rising operating costs.

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'October’s pace of job cutting was much higher than average': Definitive layoff report reveals 'DOGE impact' on labor market

Andy Challenger says “Those laid off now are finding it harder to quickly secure new roles, which could further loosen the labor market.”

America's Layoff Crisis Deepens As AI Quietly Replaces Workers

The U.S. labor market is flashing red across the board. While official government data remains paused due to the government shutdown, private-sector reports are sending an unmistakable signal: layoffs are soaring, hiring is collapsing, and artificial intelligence is quietly replacing workers at an unprecedented pace.

Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs forces many retailers to be cautious on holiday hiring

Rising tariff costs and other economic factors are forcing retailers to pull back or even delay their plans to hire seasonal workers

The Independent UK

US Layoffs Hit Highest Level Since 2020 as Nearly 950,000 Jobs Cut

U.S. layoffs hit 950,000 in 2025, marking the highest level since 2020 amid a slowing job market and reduced hiring.

International Business Times

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Stocks at New Highs as Shutdown Drags On: Stock Market Today

Stocks at New Highs as Shutdown Drags On: Stock Market Today

The Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average all notched new record closes Thursday as tech stocks gained.

'The rise of the CEO gig economy': Turnover in the corner office is the highest in decades, report finds

'The rise of the CEO gig economy': Turnover in the corner office is the highest in decades, report finds

"Identifying the right leader for long-term success has become increasingly difficult,” says Andy Challenger, labor and workplace expert at Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season

Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season

Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season

The Independent UK

Remote work, AI, and skills-based hiring threaten to put our jobs on the chopping block—but experts say those fears are overblown

Remote work, AI, and skills-based hiring threaten to put our jobs on the chopping block—but experts say those fears are overblown

Jobs of the future will look different, but yours is probably safe. Just not in the way you think.

A.I. stole the jobs of 4,000 people in May, according to a new report

A.I. stole the jobs of 4,000 people in May, according to a new report

White-collar jobs are most at risk.

Layoffs via Zoom, once novel, will outlast the pandemic

Layoffs via Zoom, once novel, will outlast the pandemic

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Remote workers could be the first to go in the next round of recession layoffs

Ernanda White's layoff was sudden and swift. Eight months of steady work ended in a 15-minute Zoom call.

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