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Tech layoff announcements increase in September as industry slashes 165,925 jobs in 2026 so far
Tech layoff announcements increase in September as industry slashes 165,925 jobs in 2026 so far. When it comes to layoffs, there’s a mix of good and bad news. The good news is, U.S. layoff announcements were down as a whole in September, according to the latest data. But when job cuts are broken down by industry, things weren’t as rosy for tech. In fact, tech company layoff announcements were 77% higher in September than the month before. Here’s what you need to know. Overall layoffs fell in September, but rose in the tech sector A new report from outplacement firm.