About theNumbers.io

Our Mission

theNumbers.io provides transparent, data-driven insights into employment trends to help job seekers, investors, researchers, and policymakers make informed decisions. We aggregate publicly available information about layoffs, company data, and labor market trends into a single, accessible platform.

What We Do

We collect, verify, and present employment data from official and reputable sources, including:

• Government-mandated WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notices
• SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) filings and disclosures
• Company press releases and official announcements
• Verified news reports from major media outlets
• Public market data and financial information

Our Data Sources

We prioritize data quality and source credibility. Our tiered verification system classifies sources as:

Tier 1: Official Sources (95-100% Confidence)

• WARN Notices: Legal requirements filed with state labor departments. These are public records mandated by federal law for mass layoffs affecting 50+ employees.
• SEC Filings: 8-K material event disclosures, 10-K annual reports, and 10-Q quarterly reports filed by public companies.
• Company Press Releases: Official announcements issued directly by companies.

Tier 2: Reputable Media (70-94% Confidence)

• Major News Outlets: Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Financial Times, and other established business publications.
• Industry Publications: TechCrunch, The Information, and sector-specific trade journals.

Tier 3: Secondary Sources (40-69% Confidence)

• Social Media Reports: Unverified reports from employees or industry observers.
• User Submissions: Community-contributed information awaiting verification.

Every layoff event displays its source and confidence level, allowing you to assess reliability and verify information independently.

Our Methodology

Data Collection

We use a combination of automated and manual processes:

• Automated Monitoring: Daily checks of WARN notice databases, SEC EDGAR filings, and RSS feeds from major news sources.
• Manual Verification: Human review of high-impact events to ensure accuracy.
• Deduplication: Advanced matching algorithms prevent duplicate events from multiple sources.

Verification Process

Before publishing layoff data, we:

1. Cross-reference information across multiple sources when possible
2. Verify company names match our database (accounting for legal name variations)
3. Confirm dates, employee counts, and other quantitative data
4. Link to original sources for user verification
5. Flag unverified reports clearly with appropriate confidence scores

Data Quality Commitment

We are committed to:

• Accuracy: Striving for 95%+ accuracy on verified events
• Transparency: Displaying sources, dates, and confidence levels
• Timeliness: Publishing WARN notices within 24-48 hours of availability
• Corrections: Promptly fixing errors when identified

What We Don't Do

To protect privacy and maintain ethical standards, we do NOT:

• Publish names of individual employees affected by layoffs
• Collect or display personal contact information
• Republish full copyrighted articles (we link to original sources)
• Present rumors or unverified information as fact without clear disclaimers
• Accept payments to feature, hide, or modify company information

Important Disclaimers

Report Errors & Corrections

We take data accuracy seriously. If you believe any information on our site is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, please let us know:

Please include:

• URL of the page with the error
• Description of what you believe is incorrect
• Correct information (if known)
• Source for the correction (if available)

Copyright & DMCA

If you believe any content on our site infringes your copyright, please contact our DMCA agent:

See our DMCA Policy for full details and requirements.

Privacy & Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We do not collect or publish personal information about individual employees. Our data is aggregated at the company level.

For details on how we handle user data (if you create an account), please see our Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

theNumbers.io is an independent employment data platform dedicated to transparency and accuracy. We are not affiliated with any government agency, media organization, or company featured on our site.

Contact Us

For general inquiries, partnerships, or media requests: