Why Are So Many People Losing Jobs in 2025?

About This Episode

AI was supposed to be the hero of the future of work. Instead? 2025 is shaping up to be a workforce disaster. Over **1.1 million** U.S. jobs have been cut this year alone, and yet, companies are doubling down on automation. But here’s the catch: **42% of firms have already abandoned most of their AI projects** due to poor results and lack of internal capability. So what happens when you’ve cut your talent and your tech fails? In this video, Trent Cotton—author, talent exec, and Human Capitalist—breaks down: - Why massive layoffs in 2025 mirror the Great Recession and COVID crash - The false promise of AI-first orgs and why most investments flop - How corporate America is headed for a crash-landing without a workforce strategy - What CHROs and execs must do *now* to avoid long-term damage 🔍 Packed with data, charts, and straight talk—this is a must-watch for forward-thinking HR and C-suite leaders navigating the intersection of people + tech. 👥 Share this with someone who still believes AI can replace strategy. #FutureOfWork #AIinHR #Layoffs2025 #CHRO #WorkforceStrategy #HumanCapitalist Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/TrentCotton-Huma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices