# Reuters

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-12**: Poll results published — Multiple news outlets report the findings, highlighting the 53% job-loss anxiety rate.
- **2026-06-09**: Polling period concludes — Reuters/Ipsos completes a six-day survey of 4,531 U.S. adults on AI attitudes.
- **2026-05**: Intuit announces workforce reduction — Intuit plans to lay off 17% of its global employees to prioritize AI initiatives.
- **2026-03-16**: 20% Reduction Report — Reuters reports plans for a new wave of layoffs targeting 20% or more of the remaining workforce.
- **2023-03**: Year of Efficiency — Mark Zuckerberg announces an additional 10,000 job cuts and closes 5,000 open roles.
- **2022-11**: First Major Cut — Meta announces its first-ever mass layoff, cutting 11,000 employees (13% of staff).

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Jobless Claims Fall to 215K: What HR Needs to Know About the ‘Slow Hire’ Era
2026-07-10 09:13:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The latest dip in US jobless claims to 215,000 confirms a stable labor market trapped in a 'slow hire, slow fire' state. HR teams face a tight talent landscape where retention and internal mobility become critical levers as external hiring slows.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/jobless-claims-fall-215k-hr-impact

### 53% of Americans Fear AI Job Loss: HR's New Upskilling Imperative
2026-06-14 11:55:55 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 15

A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals 53% of U.S. workers fear AI will cost a household job, intensifying the pressure on HR leaders to address workforce anxiety. With companies like Intuit cutting 17% of staff for AI priorities, proactive reskilling and transparent career development are no longer optional—they are strategic imperatives.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/hr-ai-job-anxiety-poll

### Meta Shares Surge as Reports Surface of Massive 20% Workforce Reduction Plan
2026-03-16 17:31:18 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Meta Platforms is reportedly preparing to slash its global workforce by 20% or more, a move that sent shares climbing as investors cheer further efficiency measures. This potential reduction marks one of the most significant downsizing efforts in the company's history as it pivots toward AI-centric operations.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/meta-layoffs-20-percent-workforce-reduction

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