Big Layoffs Are Hitting These Sectors The Hardest

Photo: Hands Off Protest. National Day of Action – Hyannis Airport Rotary – April 5, 2025. Photo credit: Santuit Studio (Sue and Dave) via Flickr. Public Domain. Article by Jack Kelly. Forbes – May 10, 2025.

Layoffs have surged across an array of industries. Some of the problems are caused by a volatile economic landscape. President Trump’s initial tariff policy put a scare into both corporate executives and consumers. Additionally, technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, are changing the workplace. Corporate restructurings due to changing circumstances added to the trend of layoffs. With more than 221,812 jobs eliminated in the first months of the year, workers and companies alike are forced to confront an ever changing challenging environment. […]

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