These are companies that have recently reduced their headcount

Finding work in the United States has become particularly difficult. Amid broader economic uncertainty, some analysts are talking about… A “no rent, no eviction” climate.“, a kind of general halt that has led many companies to freeze incorporation or limit available vacancies to a minimum. Despite this suppression, they are still accumulating Significant staff reductionsWhich fuels the anxiety of workers in multiple sectors.

Some companies point to increased operating costs — including new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and changes in consumer habits — as the motivation behind the cuts. Others point to internal restructuring, mergers, or the need to redirect resources toward artificial intelligence.

Federal employees also faced a particularly unstable year. After Trump returned to the White House, thousands of public positions were eliminated. Additionally, the longest government shutdown in history, lasting 43 days, left many workers without pay and paralyzed key economic data.

In a late report released last week, the Labor Department said employers added 119,000 jobs in September, more than expected. but, The unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent The economy actually lost 4,000 jobs in August, revised figures showed. The government shutdown also left gaps in recent employment data: there will not be a full employment report for October.

Here are some of the biggest roster tweaks announced in recent months:

In November, HP said it planned to lay off between 4,000 and 6,000 employees as part of a plan to streamline its operations and incorporate artificial intelligence to increase productivity. The company expects to complete these changes by the end of fiscal year 2028.

Also in November, Verizon began laying off more than 13,000 workers. In an internal message, CEO Dan Schulman said the company needed to streamline operations and “refocus” the entire organization.

General Motors announced it will cut about 1,700 jobs at its plants in Michigan and Ohio at the end of October due to declining demand for electric vehicles. Additional “temporary suspensions” are also scheduled to be implemented early next year.

After completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance, Paramount plans to lay off about 2,000 employees, about 10 percent of its workforce. About 1,000 reductions began to be implemented at the end of October.

In addition, it announced the elimination of 1,600 jobs associated with the sale of Televisión Federal in Argentina and Cilevisión in Chile. Another 600 workers have accepted voluntary retirement as the company promotes a full return to the office.

Amazon said in October that it would cut about 14,000 jobs at the company, roughly 4% of its workforce, to redirect investment toward artificial intelligence and reduce spending in other areas. Most of those affected will have 90 days to look for an internal job.

United Parcel Service has announced nearly 48,000 cuts so far this year as part of a restructuring plan amid sharp changes in the volume of its shipments. It also closed daily operations at 93 owned or leased buildings.

In October, Target announced the elimination of about 1,800 positions at the company, about 8 percent of its global management workforce. The adjustment is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy.

In mid-October, Nestlé said it would cut 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years. The move seeks to counter cost pressure – including more expensive raw materials and US tariffs – and improve the company’s financial performance.

In September, the Lufthansa Group announced that it would cut 4,000 jobs by 2030, with the aim of achieving greater digitization, use of artificial intelligence and redistribution of tasks between its airlines.

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, in September announced 9,000 job cuts, or 11% of its workforce. The company is looking to reorganize as competition increases in obesity and diabetes drugs.

Oil giant ConocoPhillips announced plans to lay off 25% of its workforce – that is, between 2,600 and 3,250 workers – in an attempt to reduce costs before the end of 2025.

Intel is moving ahead with thousands of cuts as it tries to restructure its business. In July, CEO Lip Bo Tan said the company would end the year with 75,000 “essential” employees, up from 99,500 the previous year, through layoffs and attrition. The company had previously announced a 15 percent reduction in its workforce around the world.

In May, Microsoft began laying off about 6,000 people. Months later, he added another 9,000 items, the largest round in more than two years. The company attributed the amendments to “regulatory changes” at a time of huge investment in artificial intelligence.

In June, Procter & Gamble said it would cut up to 7,000 jobs, 6% of its global workforce, over the next two years. The maker of products such as Tide and Pampers said the decision was part of a broader restructuring process also marked by tariff pressures.

In a business environment where uncertainties persist and companies adjust their plans in the face of a changing landscape, workers’ uncertainty seems far from dissipating.