Announced Layoffs Surge 245 Percent in February Amid DOGE-Related Federal Cuts
Federal workers account for more than one-third of last month’s tally. Planned job cuts have hit their highest levels since the pandemic as U.S.-based employers navigate economic headwinds. Global recruitment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported on March 6 that U.S. employers announced 172,017 layoffs in February, the highest monthly total since July 2020. It