02/14/2024

From Quiet Quitting to Disquiet

Layoff anxiety has some workers ready to do more for less

For American workers, the past 18 months have been difficult. Since late 2022, mass layoffs have hit several industries, most notably media and tech, as companies large and small seek ways to reduce costs in order to buoy profits.

Now a new report out from small business lending firm Clarify Capital reveals just how anxious Americans are about layoffs—and the sacrifices they would be willing to make to avoid them.

In a survey of 1,003 Americans, nearly one-third of respondents admitted that they've had layoff anxiety this year. Clarify defines layoff anxiety as "the fear of losing your job or the worry of never finding another."

Please select this link to read the complete article from Fast Company.