5 Jobs That Are More Likely To See Layoffs (And 5 Jobs That Aren't)

The workforce continues to change as more employees work from home or switch jobs to move beyond living paycheck to paycheck.

However, some employees may also have changed jobs out of necessity as companies lay off workers in an attempt to trim costs. Millions have faced layoffs this year alone, and 16,084 cuts in the tech industry have taken place in February alone.

So, is your position safe? Revelio Labs took a look to find out which jobs are most at risk and which jobs are safe in the near future.

Recruiters may be in less demand than they used to be as more people switch jobs. With the increase in the number of people looking for a new job, it may be easier to find someone who's a good fit for an open position.

Consequently, companies may be less likely to need a recruiter to search for those hard-to-find workers.

As more employees work from home, it may not be as necessary to coach workers on how to interact with customers on a face-to-face basis. 

Customer training that was once in the workplace may also have been moved online with more workers at home, making it easier to handle training for a lower cost and with fewer people.

Data science may be a growing field, but it could also lead to layoffs as companies hire data scientists and then struggle to utilize their talents effectively. 

The good news is that the field is growing, and the number of data scientist jobs is expected to increase by 36% in the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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UX designers work on the connections between human users and a product, like a website, mobile app, or even a physical item. 

But as companies redesign how they interact with today's technologically advanced world, they may not have the same need for specialized positions for UX designers.

One reason software engineers may be on this list is that there are so many of them. The BLS estimates that there are more than 1.8 million software developers in the U.S. 

If positions are deemed redundant or a company's needs are met, software engineers may see pink slips.

Even if lower-level positions are being cut, a technology lead is still crucial for the overall management of a project from start to finish. 

A tech lead is in charge of all the moving pieces of projects to get them up and running, making themselves invaluable for a company's production output.

While more people work from home, corporate training is still an important part of employees' jobs. Plus, corporate trainers have proven in recent years that training can be done online as well as in person, which has made it easier for them to complete their tasks.

Computers can only do so much, and an auditor's job is to identify issues that may fall through the cracks or flag things that may not be detected by computers. 

Auditors also fill an important regulatory role that can't be done by computers or automated systems.

As technology continues to improve, analysts will need to be available to work on how to keep systems running. They also may need to figure out ways for their human coworkers to interact with different technologies so that a company can run efficiently.

Project managers are needed for everything from technology projects to construction projects to consulting projects and more. 

A good project manager can keep things running smoothly and efficiently to get a project done and help companies make money when they can complete their goals.

It's good to prepare your finances for a layoff, whether you're in the most likely or least likely group to be laid off.

Remember, there are always other ways to give your bank account a boost so that your financial security is not only linked to your current job.

Start building up your emergency fund so you have cash on hand in case something happens to your job. And make sure to keep your resume, LinkedIn, and other professional connections up to date so your job hunting may be easier.