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How to Know When Layoffs Are Coming — And What to Do About It

Fashion workers worried about their jobs amid an economic downturn should watch for warning signs and look for ways to transition their role if the worst happens.
Inflation, geopolitical tensions and other signs of an economic downturn have prompted concerns that layoffs could be coming in fashion.
Inflation, geopolitical tensions and other signs of an economic downturn have prompted concerns that layoffs could be coming in fashion. (Shutterstock)

This week, Walmart cut its profit outlook and in doing so, put millions of employees across the fashion industry on notice.

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Sheena Butler-Young
Sheena Butler-Young

Sheena Butler-Young is Senior Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers workplace, talent and issues surrounding diversity and inclusion.

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