Layoffs increased by nearly 50% in May compared with last year, as DOGE was cited as the leading cause of 284,044 job cuts in ...

That's on top of the latest report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, which showed employers pulling back substantially on hiring in July, adding about 35% fewer jobs than projected.

What will happen in this new year remains to be seen. "The trajectory of layoffs in 2025 will depend on several factors, including macroeconomic conditions, consumer demand, and how companies ...

Despite a steady labor market, many U.S. companies are under pressure to reduce costs because of global uncertainty linked to ...

In March of 2025, there was a near-record number of layoffs in the United States. In total, 275,240 workers were laid off during the month, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

The layoffs could be a sign of things to come. Since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect 31 years ago, the auto industry has operated as if the US borders with Canada ...

If you have a tip on a layoff, contact us here. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact us here. Is reportedly laying off around 100 employees from its devices and services division ...

At the National Institutes of Health, the world’s leading health and medical agency, the layoffs occurred as its new director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, began his first day of work. “The ...

More Americans filed unemployment claims last week, but the labor market remains healthy and there are still relatively few layoffs. US applications for jobless benefits rose by 11,000 to 219,000 ...