How the 2026 Layoff Wave Differs From 2020 and 2023

In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the distinctive features of the current layoff environment. With the Dow at 51,516 but long-term unemployment surging, they explore why today's cuts are more strategic than pandemic-era mass layoffs. They dive into the hidden costs for workers, the role of AI and restructuring, and what companies are doing differently this time. Drawing on JOLTS data showing job openings rising to 7.6 million yet initial jobless claims ticking up, they analyze the paradox of a strong labor market with persistent layoffs. A must-listen for anyone navigating career uncertainty or managing through organizational change. #Layoffs #LaborMarket #Unemployment #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CrisisManagement #LongTermUnemployment #JobMarket2026 #Restructuring #AIWorkforce #StrategicLayoffs #V-shapedRecovery #JOLTS #DowJones #EconomicIndicators #CareerResilience #FutureOfWork Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo