Looming Layoffs

<p>Although the government keeps reporting strong jobs numbers, it seems layoffs are on the rise. This is especially true in the technology sector, where many household names have announced some form of job cuts, hiring freezes, and downsizings. So, which is it? Is the labor market strong? Are these job losses contained within the tech sector? Or are they the proverbial “canary in the coal mine, with bigger labor pains to come?</p> <p>This week, Sam, Courtney and John discuss the recent spate of layoffs in the tech sector and what it might mean for the broader economy…if anything.</p>