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108,435 Job Cuts Hit January 2026 — Highest Since 2009 While Hiring Plans Set Record Low
108,435 layoffs in January 2026 mark the highest January total since 2009. With only 5,306 hiring plans — a record low — here's what smart employers should do with the flood of available talent.
Amazon Cut 18,200 Workers. Pinterest Cut 15%. Here's How SMBs Hire Them First.
40,132 tech workers laid off in 7 weeks. Amazon, Meta, Pinterest, Autodesk all cutting. SMBs have a 60-day window to hire enterprise talent. Here's the playbook.
4 States Can Now Fine You $20,000 Per Applicant for Using AI in Hiring
Illinois, Texas, Colorado, and California now regulate AI in hiring. Colorado fines hit $20,000 per violation. Run this 30-minute compliance audit today.
17 States Now Fine Employers for Job Postings Without Salary Ranges
17 states enforce pay transparency in job postings. Colorado fines up to $10,000. Massachusetts and New Jersey started active audits in 2026. Full checklist inside.
Your AI Hiring Tool Could Cost You $20K Per Applicant — Here's What Changed in 2026
New AI hiring laws in Illinois, Colorado, and California went live in 2026. Here's your complete compliance guide to avoid $20K-per-violation fines from your ATS.
Salesforce Laid Off Its Own AI Team — The Talent Flood Is Here and You Need Better Screening
Salesforce layoffs 2026 cut nearly 1,000 roles including its Agentforce AI team. With 38,000+ tech workers laid off this year, smart companies are upgrading their screening.
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