White-collar recession
Tech occupations have been among the hardest hit by steep declines in hiring since 2018.
Bar chart showing change in hiring levels from August 2018 to August 2024, by sector
Healthcare services
9.6%
Community and social services
−2.9%
Business development
−5.1%
Military and protective services
−5.9%
Legal
−7.6%
Sales
−17.1%
Consulting
−22.6%
Product management
−23.3%
Marketing
−23.4%
Program and project management
−24.7%
Engineering
−26.0%
Information technology
−27.2%
Human resources
−27.8%
Quality assurance
−32.3%