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....
CEO turnover rose 23% in June 2025. Challenger data shows more interim CEOs as companies navigate economic uncertainty, tech shifts, and workforce pressures....
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U.S. companies announced 47,999 job cuts in June 2025, nearly matching last year’s total. Q2 layoffs reached the highest level since 2020, with Retail, Tech, and Government leading....
CEO exits fell 21% in May, but 2025 YTD remains record-breaking. Women CEO rates drop as long-tenured leaders exit amid strategic and political shifts....
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