The effects of big layoffs on a company’s Glassdoor ratings can linger for years

From tech to finance, mass layoffs are rippling through industries this year. Companies including Amazon, Meta and Oracle have slashed thousands of roles, typically citing AI adoption or broader restructuring as the reason for the cuts. Through several recent community polls that surveyed thousands of United States professionals, Glassdoor found that the impact of a layoff can linger long after it takes place. According to a May 2026 poll of more than 900 U.S. professionals, nearly 40% of…