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October 2025 Layoffs Report: 153,000 Job Cuts Cross 1.1 Million YTD, Highest October in 22 Years

Nov 6, 2025 • 11 min read

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October 2025 Layoffs Report: 153,000 Job Cuts Cross 1.1 Million YTD, Highest October in 22 Years

U.S. employers announced 153,074 layoffs in October 2025, up 183% from September. YTD crosses 1.1 million: 1,099,500 (highest since 2020, +65% YoY). Warehousing explodes: 47,878 (up 4,700%). AI cut…