2026-11-05 14:23:17
U.S. Company Layoffs Hit 43,994 in October, Up 2% from September
According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas (CG&C), U.S. companies announced 43,994 planned layoffs in October 2026, up 2% from September. Year-over-year, October layoffs declined 71% compared to the same month in 2025, marking the lowest figure for October since 2023.