Layoffs have become commonplace in the U.S. economy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over 150,000 employees were laid off in every month of 2024. In 2025, the trend is continuing, with notable firms like Amazon having just announced a 10 percent labor force cut among its white-collar workers and John Deere laying off 200 factory employees. Managers claim these layoffs are in the long-term best interest of the firm. But, research shows how difficult it is for investors to