Mass layoffs shake the start of 2026: the companies that have already begun to cut staff

TL;DR

2026 began with widespread layoffs affecting multiple global economic sectors.
The Washington Post is cutting over 300 employees (30% of its staff), eliminating its sports section and book team.
Heineken plans to eliminate 5,000 to 6,000 jobs globally (7% of its workforce) due to falling beer consumption.
Amazon announced an additional 16,000 corporate job cuts, adding to previous layoffs, to streamline operations.
Citigroup is undergoing a global restructuring with further staff reductions planned.
New York Daily News also implemented layoffs, reducing its editorial team.
US companies announced over 108,000 layoffs in January 2026, the highest for a year's start since 2009.

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