Group 1 - The U.S. labor market showed a complex situation in Q2 2025, with layoffs in June decreasing by 49% from May to 47,999, but the cumulative layoffs for the quarter reached 247,256, the highest since Q2 2020 [1][2] - Year-over-year, cumulative layoffs increased by 39%, indicating ongoing corporate adjustments despite a 50% quarter-over-quarter decline [1] - Employers announced hiring plans of 82,932, a 19% increase from the first half of 2024, although this figure remains below historical averages [1] Group 2 - The government sector experienced significant layoffs, totaling 288,628 for the year, with federal agencies being heavily impacted; June alone saw a 46% increase in government layoffs [2] - The retail sector led private industry layoffs with 79,865, a staggering 256% year-over-year increase; the technology sector followed with 76,214 layoffs, a 27% increase [2] - Non-profit organizations faced a 407% year-over-year surge in layoffs to 16,930 due to reduced federal funding and rising operational costs [2] - The media industry showed signs of structural adjustment, with total layoffs of 4,752 for the year, a 46% decrease, and news industry layoffs dropping by 52% to 1,139, indicating some relief in traditional media's transition pressures [2]