January 2026 · Monthly roundup
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January 2026 saw 2,575 jobs lost across 3 events, with Retail among the hardest-hit sectors.
The numbers
2,575
Confirmed jobs lost
0
Planned cuts announced
3
Separate events
Total confirmed since launch: 77,340 · 34,466 further cuts planned
That's 1 confirmed job every 3 minutes on average since we started.
Biggest stories
Citigroup
Confirmed · Jan 15, 2026
1,000 jobs
Citigroup multi-year restructuring: widely reported target of ~20,000 net role reductions by end-2026.
Confirmed Source →
Home Depot
Confirmed · Jan 28, 2026
800 jobs
Home Depot ~800 corporate roles, heavily in technology org; company framing emphasises simplification and RTO.
Confirmed Source →
Nike
Confirmed · Jan 26, 2026
775 jobs
Nike to lay off 775 at US distribution centres; reporting ties cuts to automation/operational efficiency as part of turnaround.
Confirmed Source →
Sectors hit hardest
Retail
1,575 jobs
Banking
1,000 jobs
What to watch
Oracle — 2 separate events in the last 6 months, worth monitoring Source →
This month's take

Retail remains a pressure point, suggesting companies are moving from pilots to deeper operational automation.

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