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Deep dives on layoffs, hiring, and the economic signals shaping the workforce. All sourced, verified, and grounded in data... but also opinions.
An objective, data-driven analysis of the US oil and gas employment landscape and how potential changes in Venezuelan oil access could affect American energy sector jobs.
An objective, data-driven analysis of how geopolitical events have historically affected corporate hiring decisions, employment rates, and workforce planning in the United States.
December 2025 saw 35,553 job cuts announced, the lowest monthly total since July 2024. But the full-year total reached 1,206,374 layoffs, a 58% increase from 2024 and the highest since 2020. Q4 marked the worst fourth quarter since 2008.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced that AI agents have replaced 4,000 customer support workers, cutting the support team from 9,000 to 5,000. A deep dive into the most transparent AI-driven layo…
While headlines focus on layoffs, major companies are aggressively hiring AI and machine learning talent. A data-driven look at who's expanding AI teams in 2026, what roles are in demand, and how t…
A comprehensive analysis of 2025's historic layoff wave, examining 1.17 million announced job cuts across technology, logistics, telecommunications, and federal government sectors. Data-driven insi…
A comprehensive guide to pay transparency laws across US states in 2025. Learn which states require salary ranges in job postings, how these laws are changing hiring practices, and what they mean f…
Oracle cut an estimated 10,000 positions in 2025 as part of a $1.6 billion restructuring plan, redirecting resources toward cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities amid intense competition from Am…
IBM eliminated 16,100 jobs across three waves in 2025, explicitly citing AI automation as the primary driver. A deep dive into how the 113-year-old tech giant is replacing human workers with artifi…
Verizon announced plans to cut more than 13,000 positions in November 2025, marking the largest layoff in the telecom giant's history as the company automates customer service, consolidates retail …
Meta implemented workforce reductions in early 2025, cutting approximately 3,600 positions through performance-based reviews as the company continues its efficiency focus and redirects resources toward AI development.
Google implemented multiple rounds of layoffs throughout 2025, cutting positions across HR, Cloud, Android, Pixel, and AI divisions as the tech giant restructures to prioritize artificial intellige…
November 2025 employment data reveals a stalling labor market with an estimated 9,000-job contraction and 4.4% unemployment rate. Private payrolls lost 32,000 jobs while job openings increased mode…
November 2025 saw 71,321 job cuts announced, bringing the year-to-date total to 1.17 million—the highest since 2020. Despite a 53% monthly decline, layoffs remain 24% higher than November 2024.
Stop worrying about AI doom predictions. We analyzed automation risk data across 200+ job roles and 15 industries to give you honest assessments, realistic timelines, and skills that actually prote…
After 100,000+ tech layoffs, many workers are turning to freelancing and contract work. We analyzed income comparisons, benefits trade-offs, and which roles transition best to help you decide if th…
Forget the opinions and hot takes. We analyzed Stanford research, Microsoft studies, and meta-analyses of 50+ productivity studies to find out what the actual data reveals about remote, hybrid, and office work effectiveness.
Traditional four-year degrees are no longer the only path to high-paying careers. Major employers including Google, IBM, and Apple have eliminated degree requirements for many roles, focusing inste…
Severance packages often contain negotiable elements, yet many workers accept initial offers without discussion. Learn what components may be flexible, how to approach the conversation, and importa…
AI displaced 2.4 million U.S. workers from 2020-2024, with another 1.1 million projected for 2025. Customer service sees 80% automation, Salesforce cut 4,000 support roles, and MIT projects 17.7 mi…
Employment volatility, AI disruption, and sector shifts in 2025 signal major changes ahead. Here's what workers should expect from the 2026 job market.
A comprehensive comparison of severance packages from 20+ major employers reveals dramatic differences in generosity. Meta and Amazon lead with 16+ weeks base pay, while some tech startups offer no…
Employment data from 2025 reveals critical recession indicators. Analysis of 268,000+ layoffs, economist predictions, and historical patterns shows what to expect in 2026.
Why December layoffs stay quiet while January becomes "layoff season." Analysis of 2025 data reveals patterns suggesting 40,000-60,000 cuts in December, with January 2026 potentially exceeding 80,0…