U.S. employers announced 54,064 job cuts in September, a 37% decline from August and down 26% from last year. Still, 2025 YTD cuts reached 946,426, the highest since 2020. Hiring plans are the weakest since 2009....
August CEO exits declined 27% from last year to 146, marking a third straight month of lower year-over-year turnover. Yet 2025 YTD exits reached a record 1,504, and the share of incoming women CEOs fell to 25%, the lowest since 2020....
Seasonal hiring announcements remain limited. Challenger, Gray & Christmas projects Retail will add under 500,000 jobs in Q4 2025—the lowest seasonal gain since 2009. Transportation & Warehousing is also expected to trail recent years....
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U.S. employers announced 85,979 job cuts in August 2025, up 39% from July. Pharma, finance, and retail drive layoffs amid economic uncertainty, AI restructuring, and government cuts, according to the Challenger Report....
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CEO turnover stalled in July as exits fell 41% from June. Exits remain an all-time high as uncertainty and economic pressures impact leaders....
Job cuts surged to 62,075 in July 2025, ending the summer lull. Tech, AI, tariffs, and federal budget cuts are driving major layoffs, according to the latest Challenger Report....
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