Labor & HR
January Layoff Announcements Reach 108,000; Up 118% Year-over-Year
January 2026 saw 108,000 announced layoffs, up 118% year-over-year, per Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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January 2026 saw 108,000 announced layoffs, up 118% year-over-year, per Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
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