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Fewer Americans set to be hired this holiday season

A number of large U.S. retailers have publicly announced their holiday hiring plans

The Independent UK · 11h ago

September Layoffs 2026: Full List of Major Companies Facing Workforce Reductions in WARN Notices

Federal disclosures indicate significant job cuts across various sectors in the US for September 2026, with major employers like FedEx and Kroger confirming layoffs amid economic cooling.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

'I Gave It 110%': Graduate Worked a Year in Tech, Built AI Systems and Still Couldn't Escape Layoffs

A 2025 graduate gave a software job 110% and still faced the axe as US tech cuts hit 149,023 and UK digital hiring is forecast to fall 53%.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

Firms on AI spending spree: US tech companies cut most jobs in nearly 2 years

The tech sector said last month it planned to eliminate 38,242 positions, the most since August 2024, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. So far this year, the industry has announced 123,653 cuts, up more than 65% from the same period in 2025.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

US tech layoffs record single-highest month in two years, and more than any other sector — nearly 40,000 get the axe, AI the most cited reason for layoffs

U.S. tech companies announced 38,242 job cuts in May, more than any other sector and the industry's heaviest month of reductions in nearly two years.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 4

Teens are up against the worst summer job market in nearly 80 years—they’re fighting against hundreds to work at ice cream shops and swimming pools

High schoolers haven’t faced this tough of a summer job market since 1948. Rising inflation, higher oil prices, and a slow hiring market are to blame.

Fortune · Jun 2

HSBC CEO Tells Staff Not To Resist AI As It Could Make Them 'More Productive Versions Of Themselves'

HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery told staff not to fight AI as it could make them "more productive ​versions of themselves".

International Business Times · May 20

Democrats Significantly Less Likely To Trust AI Companies Than Republicans, Poll Shows

Democrats are less likely than Republicans to trust companies at the forefront of AI, according to a new poll.

International Business Times · May 19

LinkedIn Lays Off 5% Of Its Staff As Cuts In Tech Industry Continue

LinkedIn is laying off 5% of its staff as cuts in the tech industry continue.

International Business Times · May 13

Workplace Expert Warns 'Nice Reprieve' in Latest Layoff Report Won't Last

Although layoffs declined in February, troubling times might lie ahead for the labor market

International Business Times · Mar 5