Job Security in Crisis: 73% of US Job Seekers Say No Job Is Safe — Even with Strong Performance
As recession fears intensify, U.S. job seekers are confronting a stark reality: job security may no longer be guaranteed, even for top performers. According to a new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, 73% of job seekers agree that no job is secure, no matter how well an employee performs, and 71% say job security is becoming a thing of the past. These concerns are reshaping how Americans approach their careers, with many reporting a dramatic shift in their sense of stability.67% of
Recession Fears Drive 83% of Employers to Streamline, Cross-Train and Cut Costs
With 80% of U.S. hiring managers bracing for a recession, nearly half expecting it within the next year, businesses aren’t waiting to feel the impact. They’re already shifting gears, scaling back hiring, rewriting long-term plans and making tough choices between protecting today and investing in tomorrow. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey. The data paints a picture of cautious optimism clouded by economic anxiety:94% say a recession would impact their
