#cuts

Are you all hearing anything about layoffs on the trading floor? I hope all the girls with the nice feet don’t get cut.

Anyone know if there are layoffs coming ?

I think most people know by now tomorrow is the day, with a few people in denial. This was a quota game, leaders were told to eliminate x number of people for many teams as the only consideration.

This isn’t the end either. There will be more rounds this year. If as a business, they decide we need to do cuts, fine. But they continue to cut talent and drag out morale instead of doing it all at once. We are all being told to take on more for no extra pay and use AI which constantly makes mistakes. The only reward is MAYBE keeping your job. Talk about transparency and doing the right thing… yet let’s keep making employees live in fear.

Asking for a friend

A healthy company hires when it needs to and keeps people when they're doing good work. A failing company cuts over and over, calls it restructuring, and pretends things are fine. We've been through how many rounds in the last few years? Certainly too many. That's not a sign of a strong organization.

Bridgestone Golf closed its plant in Covington. This closure resulted in 86 job cuts. The company will not entirely leave Georgia. The full article is available to subscribers only. Limited additional details are publicly accessible.

Covington, Georgia

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/05/04/bridgestone-golf-covington-layoffs.html

Email to employees bottom Lores announced his intention to make cuts so the question is now that he has announced it when will it occur can't have this sitting on employees for months.

So it starts, now well publicized on the news Sycamore is closing stores under the guise of security or safety, and while that's a concern, their goals are to get out of leases to reduce their debt obligations (somewhat good), and pad their pockets by selling off any real estate that is owned. However, it is NOT with improving the business in mind. It is purely a way to pay themselves. Look at their history on their other large holdings, Staples they are continuing to reduce stores under the premise they are low performing stores, but in many cases it's just to cook the books. Essendant, they sold off the majority of their real estate for millions as a cost reduction for low performing, closed the majority of their business, but never invested back into the company. Talbots, Hot Topic, Belk, Pure Fishing they are closing stores/warehouses/offices and leaving just a shell of businesses they will never invest back into to improve. Sycamore is evil, and just plays with people's lives to line their own pockets over and over again.

What the he-l is wrong with these people? Record stock price and then you go in and reduce our commission because of "inflation"?

Fu-k off

Spirit Airlines ceased operations at Atlantic City International Airport. The airline previously handled about 75% of flights there last year. This abrupt shutdown caused significant travel disruptions for passengers. Many travelers were left scrambling for alternative arrangements. The closure also resulted in some workers losing their jobs.

Atlantic City, New Jersey

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/news/local/layoffs-and-travel-troubles-plague-ac-airport-after-spirit-shuts-down/4396809/?amp=1

Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations. The airline announced permanent closure of all its U.S. facilities. This includes five locations across Florida. Almost 5,000 employees in Florida were laid off. Rising fuel prices and geopolitical events caused the shutdown.

Florida

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/state/2026/05/05/spirit-closes-florida-workers-laid-off-orlando-fort-lauderdale-miami/89941486007/

Hamilton County Health Department is reducing its workforce. Thirteen employees face layoffs, and two vacant roles will remain unfilled. The Health and Social Services Division will end its Dental Clinic and Community Assistance Program. Both programs are scheduled to conclude on July First. Surplus dental supplies will be redistributed to support existing programs.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

https://www.wdef.com/hamilton-county-health-department-announces-layoffs/

Anyone?

Please share the country and the date you were layoff

No more big announcements. Just a few people gone every other week. It's somehow worse than the big rounds.

I'm struggling here. Every week there's a new rumor about cuts, and just when I think I've got my role figured out, my manager changes what I'm supposed to be doing. I can't plan, I can't relax, and I can't tell if I'm doing well or about to get cut. How are the rest of you surviving this?

This time it’s revenue operations and customer support. We all know this is tied to AI, and it’s ridiculous how little anyone in charge actually seems to care about customers. AI has already proven to be pretty awful when it comes to customer support across the board. You can’t scroll through Twitter or any other platform without seeing people asking how to reach a real person at one company or another. Welcome to your future, Shopify customers.

One person says 500 let go last week
another says 2500

One says may 28th - 30% being let go
last month it was April 30th - 30% being let go

Can anyone please be truthful?

This site is worse than facebook for crying out loud...

Please post facts and stop trolling - yeah, I know REAL big ask on here!

Is there any info someone can share about what to expect next week and what location to be affected?

Canadian airlines face significant pressure from surging jet fuel costs. This oil shock has led to higher airfares and reduced flight capacity. Air Canada suspended six routes deemed uneconomical due to high fuel prices. The airline plans to cut its May seat capacity by nearly 20 percent. Experts warn of potential financial strain and future layoffs for carriers.

https://thelogic.co/news/analysis/air-canada-bracing-oil-price-impact/

Many educators and support staff face uncertainty. They await news about their jobs for the next school year. Over 2,400 preliminary layoff notices were issued for teaching positions. More than 3,300 notices went to classified positions. Districts must finalize layoff decisions by May 15.

https://inewsource.org/2026/05/03/california-schools-layoff-notices-budgets/

I'm not. I've been too chicken to quit on my own, so if they do it for me, and I get severance, even better.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees Thursday that the company's planned layoffs stem from a surge in AI capital spending, and declined to rule out additional job cuts beyond those already announced.

https://qz.com/meta-zuckerberg-layoffs-ai-spending-cuts-050126

Other than pi-s off everybody and get rid of some of the best people?

Every round of cuts here goes after the people who keep things running. The ones who know the systems, who have the relationships, who fix problems before anyone notices them. The dead weight somehow always survives. They are not cutting fat. They are cutting muscle.

Monroe School Transportation Inc. is set to lay off more than half of its workforce. Approximately 180 employees will be affected by these job cuts. The layoffs are scheduled to begin on July 12. This action follows the Rochester City School District's decision to award its transportation contract to another provider. Monroe School Transportation plans to pursue other local transportation opportunities.

Rochester, New York

https://www.whec.com/top-news/monroe-school-transportation-set-to-cut-more-than-half-of-its-workforce-in-rochester/

Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins announced a 10% pay cut. This reduction comes amidst the district's significant financial challenges. Inaccuracies in accounting practices dating back to 2008 were recently discovered. The district's fund balance is lower than previously believed. FCPS will also implement personnel reductions and reduce work calendars.

Lexington, Kentucky

https://www.wkyt.com/2026/05/01/fcps-superintendent-announces-he-will-take-pay-cut-amid-district-layoffs-reductions/

A lot of the roles that were cut simply weren’t adding enough value to justify their existence. That’s not a personal attack, it’s a structural issue that builds up over time in large organizations.

Layers get added, processes slow down, and before you know it, efficiency takes a back seat to maintaining headcount.

If we’re being honest, there’s likely still a significant amount of inefficiency left in the system. Trimming the obvious excess is one thing, addressing the deeper organizational bloat is another.

Companies like Nike don’t stay competitive by protecting inefficiency. They stay competitive by being sharp, focused, and willing to make difficult decisions even when they’re unpopular.
The real question isn’t whether layoffs are harsh. It’s whether the company is willing to fully align its workforce with the value it actually needs to create.

Right now, it feels like that process is only halfway done. We need more cuts in the business teams as well as tech.

FreshRealm, a Blue Apron supplier, filed for bankruptcy this week. The company is laying off over 1,000 employees nationwide. This follows listeria-related product recalls last year. Walmart ended its customer relationship after the outbreak. Misfits Market will now take over Blue Apron production.

Lancaster, Texas

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/jobs/article/blue-apron-supplier-files-bankruptcy-starts-22234390.php

Advantest Inc. is laying off 55 workers. The company is a semiconductor firm in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification was issued. The effective date for these layoffs is June 30. Advantest specializes in semiconductor test solutions.

Hanover Township, Pennsylvania

https://www.mcall.com/2026/04/30/lehigh-valley-technology-company-announces-layoffs-affecting-55-jobs/

Yanfeng International announced 155 permanent layoffs. The layoffs affect its Chattanooga plant on Bonnyshire Drive. This action likely means the plant's complete closure. Economists view this as part of a broader industry slowdown. More than 500 jobs will be permanently laid off in the area by June.

Chattanooga, Tenn.

https://www.wdef.com/yangfeng-announces-155-permanent-layoffs-in-chattanooga/

Church & Dwight Inc. announced 195 employee layoffs. These job cuts are planned for June 30. The affected facility is in Jackson Township, York County. This information was filed in a state WARN notice. The company manufactures personal care and household goods.

Jackson Township, Pennsylvania

https://www.eveningsun.com/story/money/2026/04/30/york-county-plant-announces-nearly-200-layoffs-in-june-2026/89881235007/

5/13 is the next earnings date, and layoffs will likely follow.

They may not be announced publicly.

They may just happen quietly in the background. No WARN, no PR releases - just silent cuts. People disappear.

Contractors have already been sent home. Many red badges have been eliminated already.

AI efficiency is starting to take hold across corporate America, and Cisco is not immune to it.

University of Maryland administrators enacted a hiring freeze. This action followed reduced state funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Up to 150 positions are expected to be eliminated through various means, including layoffs. Employees and union members expressed frustration and concern over job security and support. They believe the cuts will negatively impact worker morale and the university's operations.

https://dbknews.com/2026/05/01/umd-hiring-freeze-layoffs/