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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Mike Bedigan

Alarming number of companies planning layoffs this holiday season, survey shows

One in three business leaders say they plan to carry out layoffs during the holiday season, despite the brutal timing being avoidable, a new survey has found.

The November 2025 survey, carried out by Resume.org, polled 1,008 U.S. business leaders. Those who responded were permitted to provide multiple answers if they were uncertain, resulting in a total response rate of 148 percent.

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