5 Jobs That Are More Likely To See Layoffs And 5 Jobs That Aren't

"The workforce continues to change as more employees work from home or switch jobs to move beyond living paycheck to paycheck. However, some employees may also have changed jobs out of necessity as companies lay off workers in an attempt to trim costs. Millions have faced layoffs in the past year, and 2026 is off to a similar start, with tech companies starting to lay off significant portions of their workforce."

"Recruiters may be in less demand than they used to be as more people switch jobs. With more people seeking new jobs, it may be easier to find a good fit for an open position. Consequently, companies may be less likely to need a recruiter to search for those hard-to-find workers. Who really has the cheapest auto insurance in your area? Check your zip code here."

"2. Customer success specialist (Most likely) As more employees work from home, it may not be as necessary to coach workers on how to interact with customers on a face-to-face basis. Customer training that was once in the workplace may also have been moved online, with more workers at home, making it easier to handle training for a lower cost and with fewer people."

The workforce is shifting as more employees work remotely or change jobs to improve finances. Companies have laid off millions recently and tech layoffs continued into 2026. Revelio Labs identified positions that face heightened near-term risk. Roles most likely at risk include recruiters, customer success specialists, data scientists, and UX designers. Recruiters may be less necessary as hiring becomes easier. Remote work and online training reduce the need for in-person customer coaching and workplace trainers. Data scientists can face layoffs when companies struggle to utilize skills despite projected growth, and product interaction redesigns can cut UX demand.

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