U.S. employers announced 43,994 job cuts in October, the lowest October total since 2023 and down 71% from a year earlier. Seasonal hiring plans through October rose 26%, led by Amazon’s record announcement, while market and economic conditions overtook AI as the leading reason for...
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U.S. employers announced plans to cut 43,281 jobs in September, down 18% from the previous month. Weak seasonal hiring plans means YTD hiring is up just 3% over 2025....
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Women continue gains in the CEO role, nearing the record peak of 28.7% of incoming CEOs set in 2023. CEO exits jumped to 186 in August, up from 120 in July. CEO exits are down from the same period in 2025....
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