January Sees Unprecedented Layoffs: The Highest Start to a Year Since 2009, According to Challenger
An Amazon Go store in New York, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images As the job market undergoes unprecedented shifts, recent data reveals a dramatic rise in layoffs alongside a significant drop in hiring intentions. Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported a staggering 108,435 layoffs announced in […]
