#departmentclosure

No warm holidays this year

Heard big impact at evicore. Some teams are gutted with 20% . ESI had little today but rumors are next one will come for us

I’ve heard there’s going to be a layoff next Thursday 10/22 from a few sources. Is that what everyone else is hearing?

University of Wisconsin-Madison's biology departments have merged, leading to staff concerns about job security and the future of botany. Employees expressed worries about increased workloads, lack of support, and potential marginalization of botanical studies. Some former staff cited negative interactions with a department administrator as a reason for departure. The university acknowledges staff desire for greater input and community building. Despite these issues, leadership aims to foster collaboration and maintain academic programs.

Madison, Wisconsin

https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2026/10/uw-madison-biology-merger-raises-staff-concerns-over-layoffs-botanys-future

Does anybody have any details?

Seems like Strategy & Operations teams have defined a list of employees that are absolutely essential for that function. Anyone else got.more information on this.

Kansas State University's College of Arts and Sciences is confronting significant financial challenges, including a substantial annual budget shortfall and outstanding loan repayments. These financial pressures are leading to a review of academic programs and potential faculty layoffs. University officials have acknowledged the possibility of departmental mergers and program discontinuations as part of a reorganization plan. While no final decisions have been made, faculty express concern over the speed and implications of the proposed changes. This situation arises amidst broader state funding issues affecting universities, some linked to DEI education requirements.

Manhattan, Kansas

https://www.iolaregister.com/news/state-news/k-state-arts-and-sciences-faces-cuts-layoffs

There are already talks about cutting positions. You might want to cut back on spending money because you could easily be one of the casualties if you do not have an upper-management position.

Do we know how many were laid off so far and how many more are left to be laid off?

Mayor George Hurst has put forth a 2027-28 budget for Lynnwood that includes fourteen staff layoffs. These reductions span several city departments, including development, finance, IT, and parks. The proposed budget aims to balance revenues and expenditures, addressing a significant general fund deficit. Additional revenue is anticipated from potential property tax increases and expanded traffic camera enforcement. The City Council is scheduled to vote on the final budget in November.

Lynnwood, Washington

https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/10/13/lynnwood-mayor-proposes-2027-28-budget-announces-14-layoffs/

I wanted to check if any positions got impacted by layoffs this month. I heard a few roles were affected here and there, but I'm not sure of the exact count.

Kansas State University's College of Arts and Sciences is confronting a significant budget deficit of $2.6 million annually. This financial strain, coupled with existing debt owed to the university administration, is leading to discussions about potential program eliminations and faculty layoffs. University officials have acknowledged that departmental mergers, program discontinuations, and workforce reductions are being considered as possible solutions. While no final decisions have been made, faculty express concern over the speed and transparency of the proposed reorganization process. The situation reflects broader challenges in higher education, including state funding issues and debates over academic priorities.

Topeka, Kansas

https://kansasreflector.com/2026/10/12/kansas-state-arts-and-sciences-facing-2-6m-budget-shortfall-raising-worries-about-possible-layoffs/

So Kroger is planning to eliminate 3,000 corporate jobs over the next three years. Apparently around 10,000 people were invited to the announcement call, which would make this a pretty significant reduction.

From what employees are saying, this isn't just IT. HR, merchandising, buyers, retail operations, KTD, 84.51 and Kroger Precision Marketing could all be affected.

The bigger concern seems to be offshoring. People at 84.51 say work has already been moving overseas for the past year. Others are reporting that Deloitte India employees are shadowing existing technology teams and being trained to take over their responsibilities. Someone on here mentioned managers suddenly asking for documentation and technical diagrams. Makes you wonder how much of this has already been planned.

And three years? That's three years of wondering whether you're next. How do you plan a vacation, buy a house or make any major financial decision with that hanging over your head?

Some people think the savings will go back into stores, lower prices and better staffing. Others believe it will just mean more stock buybacks, dividends and executive bonuses.

The real question is whether Kroger is actually eliminating unnecessary positions or simply replacing experienced American employees with cheaper offshore labor.

Anyone on the corporate side hear more specifics about which departments are being targeted first? And has anyone been given an actual timeline?

This is a layoff site. Any updates on the October and November layoffs? Dates? Departments? Teams?

A small RIF was done earlier in September affecting some staff. I believe Ops, Program Management, and Quality were effected.

I heard some department(s) were let go. They are the most clueless group in the company.

Any more word on who has been walked out in what departments? Way too many new job postings on Linkedin.

Any official news on a continuation?

Approximately 200 employees at ECM Energy Services' West Virginia Traffic Management Division are slated for layoffs. These separations are expected to begin around October 18th as a contract concludes. The affected roles span various positions within the division. This significant reduction represents about 80% of the company's West Virginia workforce. The layoffs stem from not being awarded a contract renewal with Antero Resources.

Bridgeport, WV

https://www.wdtv.com/2026/10/09/about-200-ecm-energy-services-workers-could-face-layoffs-this-month-after-antero-contract-loss/

——-Belk 296 Waco to close by January’27

An archaeology and land survey company is undergoing significant leadership layoffs. The entire executive team, including the CEO and CFO, will be affected by these cuts. This move impacts the company's top management positions. The firm is based in Phoenix and employs approximately 600 individuals. The specific reasons for these extensive leadership layoffs were not detailed.

Phoenix, Arizona

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2026/10/07/chronicle-heritage-phoenix-layoffs-closure.html

The city of Pullman has announced additional layoffs to address its ongoing budget deficit. These cuts impact various departments, including the fire department, public library, and community development. This latest round of reductions brings the total workforce decrease to 31 employees, or 10%, since the start of the year. City officials stated these difficult decisions are necessary to ensure the sustainability of core community services. The city is currently preparing its proposed biennial budget for presentation to the City Council.

Pullman, Washington

https://www.lmtribune.com/local-news/city-of-pullman-announces-more-layoffs-in-attempt-to-balance-books-2efbc6bb

The Baltimore Orioles have implemented layoffs within their business operations department. These workforce reductions occurred shortly after the conclusion of their 2026 baseball season. The team has not disclosed the exact number of employees affected by these cuts. This move follows the team's recent season-ending activities. Further details regarding the scope of the layoffs are not yet available.

Baltimore, Maryland

https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/10/06/orioles-make-layoffs-within-business-operations-ahead-of-expected-mlb-lockout/

Does anyone know of upcoming cuts to the legal/compliance department?

Is there a way to know how many are still left to go?

The IFP business is “running out/cclsing” in a couple months and wondered if anyone knew of eliminations starting for that area? Seems like a fair amount of employees will be impacted sadly.

Several youth behavioral health organizations are shutting down programs and laying off staff. Comprehensive Life Resources, Newport Healthcare, and Clarvida are collectively impacting four locations and 227 employees. Comprehensive Life Resources' Pearl Youth Residence in Tacoma, Washington, will cease operations on November 21st. Clarvida is closing two Project RENEW sites in Anaheim and Santa Ana, California, on November 1st. Newport Healthcare terminated staff at its St. Cloud, Minnesota, facility on October 1st, though the location remains open.

https://bhbusiness.com/2026/10/02/layoffs-closures-planned-at-newport-healthcare-clarvida-comprehensive-life-resources/

20 people were let go from WaFd Bank today from their BSA department with more to come next year and fraud was not affected but will be next year.

City of Hope will eliminate 73 positions as part of an organizational standardization effort. These layoffs primarily affect business support, management, and operations roles. The cuts are scheduled to take effect on November 24. This decision aims to improve consistency across the national cancer system. The organization stated this was a difficult but necessary step.

Duarte, California

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/

Novo Nordisk is eliminating 108 positions at its United States headquarters in Plainsboro, New Jersey. These layoffs are scheduled to take effect by the end of the year. The company stated these cuts are part of a broader effort to streamline its commercial model. This action follows previous global restructuring and workforce reductions. Novo is adapting to evolving market dynamics and patient needs.

Plainsboro, New Jersey

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/novo-trims-108-jobs-us-headquarters-new-jersey

Lots of good people being let go. Not so surprising when the company is loosing money this badly and spending on outside solutions

15%, December

ECS- completely wiped out today. Blindsided. The entire department and supporting vendors. Over 300 people.

I can confirm there will be a RIF impacting Finance and SD as well as others on 10-1.

how are they determining who gets laid off and who got laid off?