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The pace of layoffs is accelerating in October

The pace of layoffs is accelerating in October

Reasons for leaving the workforce - October 2024

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Nov 11, 2024
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According to the latest data for October, the pace of permanent layoffs has been accelerating, to reach close to 970,000 people laid off in October, which represents 20% more than in the same month last year.

Among the people who left their jobs in October, 44% were through layoffs, a proportion that increased compared to a year ago (40% in October 2023)…

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