Non-tech sector restructuring wave: German auto, food & beverage, and federal signals

German automakers announce major white-collar cuts: BMW 8k, Porsche 5k, VW up to 50k—structural shift due to China slowdown and EV transition, with voluntary severance programs. Mars Wrigley 307 layoffs in Newark. OPM shifts RIF criteria from seniority to performance, potentially accelerating federal layoffs. New: HelloFresh closing NJ site with 374 layoffs, severance and career transition resources. These signals expand outplacement opportunities beyond tech. Monitor for vendor opportunities and employer brand implications in non-tech sectors.