# Layoff

January saw the worst layoff numbers since 2009, with major companies like Amazon and UPS announcing significant job cuts. The Washington Post experienced massive layoffs, sparking widespread concern about the future of journalism.

### About Layoff
Layoffs refer to the reduction of a company's workforce, often due to economic downturns, restructuring, or technological advancements.  

### Top Layoff News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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"Major crypto exchange announces major layoff amid market exit Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ: GEMI) the crypto trading exchange led by the Winklevoss twins announced a major layoff in its global workforce as it retreats from several international markets including the United Kingdom Europe and Australia. The move Gemini said is designed to "  
[News Link](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/major-crypto-exchange-announces-major-185043545.html) [@YahooFinance](/creator/x/YahooFinance) 2026-02-05T19:14Z 2M followers, [----] engagements


"Last month was the worst January for layoff plans since 2009: Challenger Layoff announcements ballooned in January hitting the highest level for the month since [----] according to a Thursday report from the global outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas"  
[News Link](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/last-month-was-the-worst-january-for-layoff-plans-since-2009-challenger-131244531.html) [@YahooFinance](/creator/x/YahooFinance) 2026-02-05T14:03Z 2M followers, [----] engagements


"Layoffs hit their worst January levels since [----] Challenger says With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire no-fire labor market the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up"  
[News Link](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/layoff-and-hiring-announcements-hit-their-worst-january-levels-since-2009-challenger-says.html) [@CNBCi](/creator/x/CNBCi) 2026-02-05T12:34Z 181.8K followers, 56.1K engagements


"Washington Post Layoff: Shashi Tharoor shreds The Washington Post over bizarre move to lay off son Ishaan Tharoor - India Today Shashi Tharoor slammed The Washington Posts decision to lay off his son Ishaan Tharoor calling it a 'bizarre' and 'self-immolating' move despite his newsletter having over [------] subscribers"  
[News Link](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/shashi-tharoor-reaction-son-ishaan-washington-post-layoff-bizarre-move-worldview-newsletter-2863558-2026-02-05) [@IndiaToday](/creator/x/IndiaToday) 2026-02-05T11:14Z 6M followers, [---] engagements



### Top Layoff Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

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"It's really the fault of the newsroom. There is no problem at all with the business side. Shame-free USA: "Will Lewis likes sports. He just doesnt like paying sports journalists. TheWashington Post publisher who presided over the axing of the papers sports division was too ashamed to join Wednesdays conference call to announce the layoff of [---] staffers himself Shame-free USA: "Will Lewis likes sports. He just doesnt like paying sports journalists. TheWashington Post publisher who presided over the axing of the papers sports division was too ashamed to join Wednesdays conference call to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SallyJenki/status/2019638439768199507) [@SallyJenki](/creator/x/SallyJenki) 2026-02-06T05:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"White collar jobs opening to unemployed fell sharply. And despite the high layoff announcements in January so far they are largely contained in a 3-4 sectors. h/t @atanzi and Eliza Winger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AnnaEconomist/status/2019635779060867534) [@AnnaEconomist](/creator/x/AnnaEconomist) 2026-02-06T04:54Z 77.2K followers, 35.4K engagements


"The Layoff Wave is Getting Worse #economy #crisis Think You Know Silver Test Your IQ and get resources here: https://linktube.com/rtd U.S. layoffs surged to [------] in January [----] the highest since [----] with hiring plans hitting record lows. UPS and Amazon are cutting tens of thousands of jobs as recession warning signs grow. This video breaks down key job market data economic risks and what it could mean for the months ahead. 🔴 Subscribe to stay up to date on the latest & hit the 🔔 to never miss out. Disclaimer: The views in this video are one persons opinion and 'not necessarily' of RTD."  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MT8Hm3oqYbY) [@rethinkingthedollar](/creator/youtube/rethinkingthedollar) 2026-02-06T03:54Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements


"we need to talk about the layoff at the Washington Post. [---] reporters were laid off yesterday. it was a bloodbath. it comes as Bezos cozies up to Trump and a firehouse of news that seems neverending. also Google and Meta are making record profits while misinformation runs wild on the internet. this can't be our reality. #journalism #wapo #washingtonpost #bezos #jeffbezos"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@imadkhanreporter/video/7603582278173773086) [@imadkhanreporter](/creator/tiktok/imadkhanreporter) 2026-02-06T03:02Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

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