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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.
A comprehensive ranking of companies conducting layoffs in 2025, ranked by size of cuts. Includes analysis of severance packages, notice periods, and treatment of affected employees.
A seismic shift is underway in corporate America: 51% of layoffs now affect fewer than 50 workers, up from 38% in 2015. This "forever layoffs" strategy represents a fundamental transformation in how companies manage their workforces—and what it means for job security in 2025 and beyond.
Amazon announced 14,000 corporate layoffs in November 2025, the latest in a series of workforce reductions totaling over 60,000 positions since 2023. Here's the complete timeline, CEO Andy Jassy's AI strategy, affected divisions, and what Amazon employees should expect next.