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I've been through 3 lays offs years ago and after the 2nd one I got pretty good at predicting the 3rd. It's basically a cookie cutter approach.

Watch out for emails that talk about "tough decisions" and "respect for our people". I actually took a company email, printed it and highlighted key statements and told everyone lay offs were coming. About 6 months later they were formally announced.

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Maybe less relevant now that a lot of companies are still remote. In the past when a company cuts back on office perks, such as snacks, it’s often a leading indicator of financial issues and possible looming cuts.

Yup, or reducing janitorial staff, or talking about extending payment terms for suppliers. All canaries in the coal mine.

Or just read the 10-Q and 10-K reports and see the revenue (in your part of the org, if separated) go down.

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