Silent cuts, loud consequences: How "forever layoffs" are replacing job security in America
The rise of the “forever layoff,” marked by small but frequent job cuts, is quietly reshaping workplace culture in the US. Glassdoor’s 2026 trends reveal that these rolling layoffs fuel anxiety, weaken trust, and erode morale for years. While leadership ratings continue to plunge, young workers in emerging cities see rare wage gains, offering a limited silver lining amid growing instability.
The rise of the “forever layoff,” marked by small but frequent job cuts, is quietly reshaping workplace culture in the US. Glassdoor’s 2026 trends reveal that these rolling layoffs fuel anxiety, weaken trust, and erode morale for years. While leadership ratings continue to plunge, young workers in emerging cities see rare wage gains, offering a limited silver lining amid growing instability.
