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Are White-Collar Workers Facing a Recession? Investigating the Cause of Professional Layoffs | WSJ

As interest rates rise and companies tighten their belts, white-collar workers have taken the brunt of layoffs and job cuts, breaking with the usual pattern leading into a downturn. WSJ explains why many professionals are getting the pink slip first. Illustration: Adele Morgan #Layoffs #JobCuts #WSJ... ( read more ) BREAKING: Recession News LEARN MORE ABOUT: Bank Failures REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant economic downturn that is being felt across different sectors. However, contrary to past recessions where low-skilled workers were the hardest hit, this time, the layoffs are hitting the white-collar workforce. As the Wall Street Journal reports, millions of professional workers are losing their jobs or experiencing reduced hours, as companies cut costs to stay afloat. The pandemic has disrupted supply chains, reduced consumer demand, and led to the cl...