Amazon, Google, Nike | Are layoffs out of control - or does the data show there's nothing to worry about?

Understandably, many employees and HR professionals are worried about layoffs. Job cuts have been all over the news so far in 2024, concentrated in the finance and technology sectors. PayPal, Microsoft, eBay, Hubspot, TikTok, Google, and Amazon are among the well-known companies to announce layoffs.

These events make the headlines and employees feel uncertain, anxious for their future, and worried about their ability to find a new job if the worst does happen. But is the picture as bad as it seems?