Federal Layoffs Reshape Job Market: SHRM to Unveil Exclusive Workforce Data in Upcoming Webinar
SHRM will host this discussion with expert-led insights unveiling the latest findings from SHRM’s March 2025 Labor Market Review.
Alexandria, Va. – SHRM, the trusted authority on all things work, workers, and the workplace, is delivering exclusive, data-driven insight to help workers and business leaders navigate uncertainty, as federal workforce reductions continue to impact industries nationwide. On April 9, from 1-2 p.m. ET, SHRM will host the must-attend webinar “Workforce Uncertainty: Federal Layoffs and the Changing Labor Market.”
Dr. Alex Alonso, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at SHRM, and Dr. James Atkinson, Vice President of Thought Leadership at SHRM will host this discussion with expert-led insights unveiling the latest findings from SHRM’s March 2025 Labor Market Review and analyzing the far-reaching effects of federal layoffs on hiring trends, talent availability, and economic stability.
Some key insights from SHRM research and analysis:
SHRM’s federal civilian layoff tracker estimates nearly 127,000 layoffs as of April 2, 2025, though exact numbers remain uncertain.
Of the 2.3 million federal civilian workers employed as of September 2024, nearly one-third worked in business and financial operations occupations.
Employees at organizations with mass terminations/layoffs in the past year report 67% more acts of incivility than those at organizations without layoffs.
“SHRM remains the go-to resource for workforce intelligence, offering exclusive insights into how organizations can prepare for and respond to shifting labor market dynamics,” said Alex Alonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at SHRM. “This webinar will provide the in-depth analysis and strategic approaches HR professionals and business leaders need to stay competitive in a volatile economy.”
Participants will gain exclusive access to:
Proprietary data from SHRM’s labor economists on evolving workforce trends
Impact analysis of federal layoffs on hiring, retention, and economic stability
Strategic recommendations to navigate uncertainty and maintain a strong talent pipeline
As the workplace authority, SHRM continues to equip business leaders, HR professionals, and policymakers with the insights needed to anticipate challenges and drive success in today’s evolving labor market.
For media registrations and inquiries, please contact press@shrm.org.
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