Working remotely could make you more vulnerable to a layoff than AI

Tech CEOs are eager to blame AI for mass layoffs. But a recent Gallup poll shows that only 1% of laid-off workers agree. The poll finds that layoffs have leveled off at 21% after nearly tripling between 2022 and 2025. Tech jobs and federal government work are susceptible as the job market tightens. Remote employees are among the most vulnerable—25% of surveyed laid-off workers were fully remote. Hybrid and on-site remote-capable workers see similar layoff rates. RTO mandates spark turno...