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U.S. Job Cuts Ease as Tech Industry Layoffs Slowdown

The tech industry recorded 141,516 layoffs in the first half of the year, a stark increase from about 6,000 in the same period last year.

Dominic CatacorabyDominic Catacora
July 6, 2023
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U.S. Job Cuts Ease as Tech Industry Layoffs Slowdown

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What’s going on:     

In June, layoffs in the United States decreased by nearly half when compared to the previous month, according to Reuters. This reduction was in part due to a drop in job cuts within the technology sector. Despite the decline, the number of layoffs in June was still higher when compared to the same month last year.  

Tech companies have been leading the way in job cut announcements with 141,516 layoffs in the first half of the year, a stark increase from about 6,000 in the same period last year, according to Reuters. Large employers in the industry including Amazon and Meta Platforms announced plans to eliminate thousands of roles earlier in the year. 

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Why it matters:     

The U.S. labor market is showing positive signs despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy tightening campaign, according to Reuters. The aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, aimed at combating inflation, have seen interest rates rise by 500 basis points since March 2022. The data suggests that companies are beginning to stabilize after a period of cost-cutting measures, including layoffs. However, the fact that layoffs in June were still higher than the same month a year earlier hints that the job market remains volatile. 

This development indicates that the labor market is able to withstand the impact of the Fed’s interest rate hikes. Despite the increase in jobless claims, the number of people receiving benefits after an initial week of aid fell, indicating that laid-off workers were quickly finding new employment.

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How it’ll impact the future:       

The resilience of the labor market in the face of interest rate hikes suggests that the economy and job market may be able to withstand future financial pressures. If the trend of decreasing layoffs persists, it could lead to increased job security and stability for workers. However, the volatility of the job market means that workers must remain adaptable and prepared for potential changes. 

If the Federal Reserve continues to maintain steady interest rates, it could further stabilize the job market and prevent additional large layoffs. On the other hand, if inflation and interest rates continue to be a concern, companies may resort to more job cuts, particularly in sectors outside of technology, as experts like Stuart Cole, chief macro economist at Equiti Capital, suggests.

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Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora

Dominic Catacora is a Staff Writer for Allwork.space. He is based in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Radford University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies - Journalism. He has previously covered the Historic Triangle as a journalist living in Williamsburg, Va, and is now focused on writing related to the future of work.

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