# Layoffs

CBS News is reportedly considering new layoffs affecting at least 15% of staff, while reports indicate widespread tech layoffs continue, with AI cited as a major factor.

### About Layoffs
Layoffs refer to the termination of employment by an employer, often due to economic reasons, restructuring, or technological advancements.  

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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/layoffs/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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[--] Month: [-----------] +51%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +89%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +136%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-12-06  
1-Year Low: [-------] on 2025-06-15  

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Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Month: [-----] +802%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-07  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-06-15  

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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/layoffs/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Layoffs in the last [--] hours which is down 31% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Month: [-----] +574%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-11-07  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-06-15  

The most influential creators that mention Layoffs in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                            | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                            | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)                     | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [---]         |
| [@LayoffThe10104](/creator/twitter/LayoffThe10104)                 | [--]    | [---]        | [--]    | [---]         |
| [@millionairemorningshow](/creator/youtube/millionairemorningshow) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@dailyjobcuts](/creator/twitter/dailyjobcuts)                     | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@marksavant](/creator/youtube/marksavant)                         | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@Divksoni](/creator/twitter/Divksoni)                             | [--]    | [---]        | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@grok](/creator/twitter/grok)                                     | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@firstpost](/creator/twitter/firstpost)                           | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@bondexapp](/creator/twitter/bondexapp)                           | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [--]          |
| [@workcules](/creator/reddit/workcules)                            | [--]   |            | [--]     | [--]          |

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### Sentiment: 47%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/layoffs/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 47%  
Daily Average: 49%  
[--] Month: 37% -8%  
[--] Months: 37% -19%  
[--] Year: 37% -34%  
1-Year High: 95% on 2025-03-22  
1-Year Low: 16% on 2025-02-28  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Job Market Resilience and Small Business Support: (10%) Focuses on the potential for small businesses to counter mass layoffs and the importance of job creation in the current economic climate.
- Personal Finance and Career Preparedness: (15%) Highlights strategies for individuals to protect their finances and careers amidst layoffs and the rise of AI, emphasizing proactive measures and skill development.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Widespread Tech Layoffs and AI Impact: (40%) Covers the significant number of layoffs in the tech industry, with a strong emphasis on the role of AI and automation as contributing factors.
- Corporate Restructuring and Overhiring Concerns: (25%) Addresses the trend of companies undergoing restructuring, often linked to overhiring during the pandemic and a need for cost control.
- Economic Downturn and Inflationary Pressures: (10%) Discusses the broader economic challenges, including inflation, potential recessions, and the impact of government policies on job markets.
  

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

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"The Finger-Pointing About Highguards Failure Is In Full Effect Highguard is about to completely collapse after mass layoffs but there are heated debates about who is to blame for its failure"  
[News Link](https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2026/02/13/the-finger-pointing-about-highguards-failure-is-in-full-effect/) [@Forbes](/creator/x/Forbes) 2026-02-13T15:04Z 20.3M followers, 21.3K engagements


"Is AI the Future of Workplace Wellness With 87% of companies already tracking employee wellness data and AI layoffs creating desperate workers this dystopian scenario might be closer than you think"  
[News Link](https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/is-ai-the-future-of-workplace-wellness/499627) [@Entrepreneur](/creator/x/Entrepreneur) 2026-02-13T13:00Z 3.5M followers, [----] engagements


"Nearly [--] lakh jobs gone already: [----] kicks off with a brutal wave of layoffs - The Times of India The year has barely started and the mood in the US job market is already tense. In just a few weeks some of the worlds biggest companies have annou"  
[News Link](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/work/nearly-6-lakh-jobs-gone-already-2026-kicks-off-with-a-brutal-wave-of-layoffs/articleshow/127838180.cms) [@timesofindia](/creator/x/timesofindia) 2026-02-13T07:44Z 14M followers, 19K engagements


"CBS News Considering New Round of Layoffs Could Affect At Least 15% CBS News Considering New Round of Layoffs Could Affect At Least 15% of Staff"  
[News Link](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cbs-news-considering-layoffs-could-affect-at-least-15-1236661630/) [@bristei](/creator/x/bristei) 2026-02-12T22:35Z 18.3K followers, 45.5K engagements



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

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"This was a huge factor for vehicle producers which in many cases were paying more than importer to produce in the US. The margin compression was larger & showed up in layoffs in the industry as producers were forced to eat the costs for fear of further sapping demand with price hikes. BOMBSHELL @FT scoop: Trump admin mulls cutting steel/aluminum tariffs bc these taxes 1) raise US prices; 2) are insanely complicated; 3) had other unintented consequences (incl lobbying). They're admitting in other words that gravity exists. Good. https://t.co/o4RkfMWxlF BOMBSHELL @FT scoop: Trump admin mulls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DianeSwonk/status/2022328360479670627) [@DianeSwonk](/creator/x/DianeSwonk) 2026-02-13T15:13Z 56.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Lets say this thing gets legs 🦵. Lets assume the top is in for a moment. Where am I buying in such a case $4850 to $5200 is not a bad place to make some purchases. To add more at $2700 and $3400. Now $6856. Lukewarm inflation data. Takes some pressure off the FED. Challenge of course is as immigrants flee growth will stall. On top of that white collar layoffs can surge. Powell is unlikely to resign from FED until [----]. Lots of moving pieces this is not easy. Lukewarm inflation data. Takes some pressure off the FED. Challenge of course is as immigrants flee growth will stall. On top of that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TicTocTick/status/2022305531008839858) [@TicTocTick](/creator/x/TicTocTick) 2026-02-13T13:43Z 244.7K followers, 30.7K engagements


"Lukewarm inflation data. Takes some pressure off the FED. Challenge of course is as immigrants flee growth will stall. On top of that white collar layoffs can surge. Powell is unlikely to resign from FED until [----]. Lots of moving pieces this is not easy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TicTocTick/status/2022305279098945907) [@TicTocTick](/creator/x/TicTocTick) 2026-02-13T13:42Z 244.7K followers, 35.2K engagements


"If AI is taking over the market is bad layoffs are everywhere and software engineers are being replaced then why [--] YoE developers are asking for [-------] in India 🥲"  
[X Link](https://x.com/akkiex007/status/2022287670131777675) [@akkiex007](/creator/x/akkiex007) 2026-02-13T12:32Z [----] followers, 34.4K engagements

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