Resource Hub
3017 hand-picked resources, updated every week. Search it, filter it, or just browse a collection and see what catches your eye. Want today’s headlines instead? Read the free AI news feed.
Layoffs in 2026
477,033
U.S. job cuts announced in 2026 through July, down 41% from the same point in 2025.
Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas, July 2026 Job Cuts Report
Last updated: Report published August 2026; figures verified September 28, 2026
112,713
cuts year-to-date attributed to AI, about 1 in 4 of all 2026 cuts. AI has been the #1 stated reason for five straight months.
Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas, July 2026 Job Cuts Report
Last updated: Report published August 2026; figures verified September 28, 2026
149,023
tech-sector job cuts year-to-date, about 31% of the 2026 total.
Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas, July 2026 Job Cuts Report
Last updated: Report published August 2026; figures verified September 28, 2026
16,095
announced hiring plans in July 2026, the highest monthly total since 2022.
Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas, July 2026 Job Cuts Report
Last updated: Report published August 2026; figures verified September 28, 2026
491,189
workers covered by 4,541 WARN filings from 2,420 companies in 2026.
Source: WARNact.io, from state WARN Act filings, as of September 25, 2026
Last updated: Figures verified September 28, 2026
About the WARN numbers: WARN filings capture officially noticed mass layoffs and plant closures, not every job loss in the country. Actual numbers are higher.
Filtered by tag
Answers come only from resources in this hub, with the sources listed.
25 resources
A career consultant compares shifts seen in client job searches with New Jersey Department of Labor statistics, WARN Act filings and national employment data.
California Policy Lab report (June 2026, Hyman, von Wachter and co-authors) using unemployment insurance claims to measure job losses linked to AI. Free PDF.
Gallup survey findings on how many U.S. workers report downsizing at their organizations.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly data on job openings, hires, quits and layoffs. The BLS site blocked the automated check, so this description is based on the page title.
WARNact.io tracks WARN Act layoff filings, the legally required notices companies file before mass layoffs and plant closures, pulled from official state workforce agency records. Filings are searchable by state, company and industry. WARNact.io is an independent tracker, not a government source, and is not affiliated with any state or federal agency.
Why I recommend it: In plain terms: a searchable list of the official layoff notices companies must file with states. It is run independently, not by the government, so check a filing against the state agency record when it matters.
A free printable workbook for the weeks after a layoff, reorg or exit you did not choose, written by Erica Rivera, a former Google and Indeed recruiter. It walks through the first 72 hours, then days 1-30 (runway math, benefits and unemployment deadlines, severance review), days 31-60 (evidence of your work, your narrative) and days 61-90 (options and offers), with space to write your own answers and date them.
Why I recommend it: The most useful page is the first 72 hours: read the separation agreement slowly, do not sign on day one, and handle healthcare and unemployment deadlines before you touch your resume. It is written for senior women with 12+ years in, so the framing assumes that; the deadlines and runway math apply to anyone. It downloads straight as a PDF with no email required.
Free career resources for people rebuilding after a layoff, career gap, or difficult exit — including a five-question career audit and comeback guides.
Why I recommend it: A good set of reflective exercises for anyone whose career has been interrupted and wants to regain clarity before jumping back into applications.
Career and job-search insights from Bryan Creely, a corporate recruiter of 25 years, covering layoffs, resumes, interviews and how hiring decisions actually get made.
Why I recommend it: Recruiter-side perspective on why applications get rejected. The free articles and videos are the useful part.
Free career tools from Elevated Careers covering resumes, LinkedIn, job search, and interviews.
Why I recommend it: Another free toolkit to stack alongside the library; especially useful for resume and LinkedIn quick fixes.
Reporting on rising union interest among technology workers facing layoffs, AI-driven restructuring, and reduced leverage.
Why I recommend it: Collective leverage is an option most tech workers were told to ignore. This is a useful primer on why that is changing.
A free resource library of job search tips, application guidance, and interview advice from the AreaTalent recruiting platform.
Why I recommend it: Recruiter-side advice, which is exactly the perspective most job seekers never get to hear. Skim the job tips first.
A professional community and network built for the 95% of workers outside the top tech firms, focused on career navigation, peer support, and practical job-search help.
Why I recommend it: Communities that center everyday career navigation are rare — this one is built for people who are not already at name-brand companies but still want growth.
Former Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Intel employees talk candidly about what came after losing a six-figure tech job.
Why I recommend it: Details: helpful if you are in the first weeks after a layoff — the practical steps and the emotional timeline both get named honestly.
NCDA article offering an Ability, Connection, and Expression framework for finding the real barrier behind a stalled search.
Why I recommend it: Details: run yourself through the three gaps before applying to more jobs — skills, network, or storytelling. The fix is different for each.
Free job search assistance, skills assessments, and referrals to funded training for unemployed and underemployed workers, delivered locally under federal WIOA law.
Why I recommend it: The federal overview of how the system works — useful for knowing what you are entitled to before you walk in.
Enter a ZIP code or city and state to locate any of the ~2,300 American Job Centers nationwide, offering free career counseling, resume help, computer access, and referrals to funded job training.
Why I recommend it: This is the single best "start here" tool. Look up your center, call, and ask what training funds are open right now.
One hub linking every location-based finder: workforce development boards, community colleges, unemployment benefits, apprenticeship offices, Job Corps centers, reentry programs, older worker programs, Native American programs, refugee assistance, farmworker jobs, and youth programs.
Why I recommend it: If you are not sure which program fits your situation, start here — nearly every population-specific finder lives on this one page.
A free job search workspace: build a resume, then track every application, contact, and interview stage in one place.
Why I recommend it: Most searches stall from disorganization, not from lack of effort. Track applications somewhere other than your inbox so you know what to follow up on and which version of your resume you actually sent.
Search by ZIP code or field of interest to find federally approved WIOA training programs near you — often free or subsidized for eligible workers.
Why I recommend it: Enter your ZIP and the field you want to work in. If a program shows up here, there is likely public money available to pay for it.
A former corporate recruiter explains hiring decisions, layoffs, and interview red flags from the inside.
In plain terms: This YouTube channel offers advice from a former corporate recruiter about how hiring works behind the scenes. You can watch videos explaining layoffs, hiring decisions, and interview red flags to improve your job search.
Why I recommend it: The best free explanation of what recruiters are actually screening for.
The largest directory of paid returnships and career-reentry programs, searchable by industry and location.
In plain terms: This directory lists paid return-to-work programs and returnships from employers worldwide. You can filter the opportunities by location and program type to find companies hiring professionals returning to the workforce.
Why I recommend it: If you have been out of the workforce a year or more, a paid returnship gets you a current title on the resume fast.
Practical first steps after losing a job — severance and paperwork, unemployment benefits, health coverage, references, and how to sequence your search in the first 30 days.
In plain terms: This guide outlines steps to handle the emotional and personal impact of losing a job. You can use it to establish healthy daily routines, find support, and prepare yourself before starting a new search.
Why I recommend it: Do the benefits and paperwork items in week one. Filing late for unemployment costs real money you can't get back.
Created by Phyl Terry — Never Search Alone
A 3-page guide with 35 vetted AI tools across resume writing, mock interviews, job search copilots, job scraping, company intel, salary data, and job-fit scoring — each with its real pricing checked against the vendor's own page.
In plain terms: This guide lists 35 verified free and low-cost AI tools for job seekers. You can use it to find help with writing resumes, practicing interviews, checking salaries, and finding open roles.
Why I recommend it: Start here if you are overwhelmed by AI job-search tools. Everything listed has a usable free tier, and the pricing was verified directly with each vendor.
Created by Justin Smith — Launchpad Library
Find your nearest free, government-funded career center and training programs.
In plain terms: This tool helps you find nearby American Job Centers and government-funded employment services. You can locate in-person help with your job search, attend workshops, use free computers, and explore local training programs.
From the site: Find local workforce services for employment help.
Why I recommend it: Most people have no idea these exist. Free coaching, free training, real money.
Pick your state and get a direct link to its unemployment insurance filing system — the fastest route to a claim after a job loss.
In plain terms: This federal guide explains how unemployment insurance works across the United States. You can check basic eligibility rules and find your state agency to file a claim for benefits.
Why I recommend it: File the week you lose the job, even if you think you may not qualify. Rules vary by state.
