Layoff announcements in the United States have surged past 1.17 million in 2025, marking the highest level since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas released Thursday. Corporate restructuring, the rise of artificial intelligence, and tariff pressures have continued to push companies toward aggressive cost-cutting … Continue reading U.S. Layoff Announcements Hit 1.17 Million in 2025 — Highest Since the 2020 Pandemic, Report Shows