In the wake of high-profile layoffs, many workers are feeling anxious about job security.
U.S. employers reported nearly 700,000 job cuts in the first five months of 2025, according to outplacement services firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, an 80% increase compared to job cuts in the first five months of 2024.
It’s little wonder, then, that 46% of Americans report feeling “concerned” about layoffs in the next year, according to a recent Indeed survey.
The fear of losing your job can be all-consuming, affecting everything from your productivity to your personal relationships.