Economists now fear companies in the tech and financial sector will be some of the hardest hit during a much-anticipated potential recession in 2023. Those employees working from home, those of the “laptop class,” which saw fast growth during the pandemic, should now be worried about layoffs next year. Or maybe even sooner. Which means the “laptop class” might want to start preparing now. [ed note: What is higher ed's role in retraining and skilling these vulnerable white collar workers?]
