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. 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 switch jobs, creating both opportunity and risk. Layoffs have affected millions recently, and tech-sector reductions are continuing into 2026. Several roles appear most at risk: recruiters may be less needed as job switching increases and placements become easier; customer success specialists face reduced demand as training and customer interactions shift online with remote work; data scientists can be underutilized despite projected growth in the field; UX designers focus on user-product interactions amid ongoing redesigns of customer engagement.

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