New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year
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"New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year" is generating significant coverage in the Technology category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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- New data suggests layoffs will affect 14,259 people by the end of 2026, up 78% from first forecast of the year GamesIndustry.biz · 91d ago
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