#departmentclosure

If you were laid off, could you please state the area you were laid off from and your role or grade level. Just want people to keep informed.

Any other WellMed departments get affected?

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen warned of significant budget cuts. His office faces a potential 12% reduction, totaling $19 million. This could lead to 75 to 80 employee layoffs. Misdemeanor prosecutions and youth prevention programs may be abandoned. The county faces a $1 billion deficit, causing an unprecedented fiscal crisis.

https://www.kqed.org/news/12073766/santa-clara-county-da-warns-of-potential-layoffs-and-dire-safety-risks-amid-budget-crisis

A call yesterday with client services org said a handful in departments throughout the org were let go today. They said implementation and proposals were not affected, but does that mean they won't be affected at all? Or just not affected today?

The Los Angeles Unified School District Board approved preliminary layoff notices. This action affects approximately 2,600 central office employees and administrators. The district faces an $877 million projected deficit for the upcoming school year. Union leaders and some board members question the necessity of these cuts. No classroom teaching positions are included in the current proposal.

https://www.dailynews.com/2026/02/17/lausd-approves-march-15-layoff-notices-in-a-4-3-vote/

Today is the day, many stores will be sharing job eliminations. Good luck to everyone!!

Hearing rumblings of S&T cuts coming within the next 2 weeks. Any specific sectors/divisions? Assuming the DPA teams that were swept under the rug and consolidated under Dave will be first to go?

My department has been frozen for months. Nobody in, no backfills. Is this happening across the board, or are some groups still hiring?

How many were let go yesterday?

Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) implemented its fifth round of staff cuts in six years. Eight roles were eliminated within its product division in January 2026. This reduction affected nearly 20 percent of that specific department. QBP's president stated these changes streamline product development. Former employees, however, view the repeated cuts as deeply unsettling.

https://escapecollective.com/qbps-latest-layoffs-highlight-strain-of-repeated-industry-cuts/

Lafayette Parish schools may implement staff reductions. Superintendent Francis Touchet will ask the board for authorization. This follows a large decline in student numbers. Student enrollment fell by nearly 1,000 from the prior year. This decline impacts federal, state, and local financial support.

https://www.kadn.com/news/local/lpss-considers-new-plan-that-could-include-staff-layoffs/article_8b3c772e-088e-4fe5-8922-75203955b7ae.html

PeaceHealth announced the elimination of 94 positions across its system. These layoffs include 26 roles in Bellingham, Washington. The affected jobs range from hospice care to cancer research. The health system cited financial challenges for the decision. These changes are effective starting April 12.

https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2026/feb/11/peacehealth-to-eliminate-94-positions-system-wide-including-26-jobs-in-bellingham/

Today we had a rather disturbing EAP meeting for teams who recently lost leaders as a means to check in. While the sentiment was nice it quickly turned into , IS MY JOB SECURE?
To which we were met with nothing short of WE DONT KNOW! There a chirpings of the FEC family engagement center being shut down . I’m sure that this was the heads up today

A new report indicates that 11 companies in Georgia are preparing for a significant workforce reduction. These companies are collectively set to implement hundreds of layoffs across the state. In addition to job cuts, several of these businesses are also planning complete closures. This widespread impact highlights a challenging period for the employment landscape within Georgia.
https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/state/georgia/article314634697.html

Oakland schools are bracing for upcoming staff layoffs. The educational institution is preparing for a reduction in its workforce across various departments. This means a significant number of employees are expected to be impacted by job cuts. The district is anticipating the need to decrease staff positions to address unmentioned operational needs. This situation signals a challenging period ahead for the employees of the Oakland school system.

https://oaklandside.org/2026/02/10/ousd-budget-cuts-school-sites-attendance/

Which locations are being cut this round? Do share if you have info!

Republic National Distributing Company is implementing further layoffs. These cuts are occurring across the country. The distributor previously laid off over 1,700 employees last year. Those earlier cuts were due to shuttering California operations. RNDC has also experienced an exodus of suppliers recently.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/rndc-confirms-new-layoffs-amid-supplier-losses-structural-adjustments/

Smithfield announced layoffs for 190 workers in Springfield. The company will permanently close its local dry sausage facility. Layoffs are scheduled to start on April 10, 2026. The plant's production will cease by August 21, 2026. Smithfield attributes the closure to changed business requirements.

https://www.westernmassnews.com/2026/02/09/nearly-200-people-be-laid-off-longtime-springfield-business/

Weeks after scrubbing “renewable energy” from its name, the National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, formerly known as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is also shedding workers.

The cuts impacted 134 employees engaged in both research and operations at the laboratory, according to an emailed statement from David Glickson, a spokesperson for the federal research center.

https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/09/nrel-layoffs-2026/

There will be cuts.

Q1 2026

I’ve seen posts about Marketing and Global Distribution. Any others?

People were cut across some businesses .. what have u guys heard? I saw and heard people where I am pushed out

Tons of rumors about layoffs starting Wednesday or Thursday, followed by a town hall. And/or significant re-organization. What groups are you hearing will be impacted? Are there any areas deemed "safe" from layoffs? Feels like something big is about to happen.

Are there any other rumors besides restaurants product for layoffs coming up? I feel like one is coming soon. It’s too quiet and it can’t only be that one department.

Marblehead anticipates an $8.4 million budget shortfall. Town Administrator Kezer expects over 50 town employee layoffs. Service reductions and delayed capital improvements are also likely. Kezer likened the financial situation to the 2008 recession. An override vote is being considered to address the funding gap.

https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/its-drastic-marblehead-faces-override-debate-8-4m-deficit-50-projected-town

The Salem-Keizer school district plans further job reductions. It is Oregon's second-biggest school district. The district could eliminate 129 positions. These cuts are projected for the next year. The goal is to improve the district's financial health.

https://www.kgw.com/video/news/education/oregons-second-biggest-school-district-could-slash-129-jobs-next-year/283-1ea169ab-7eef-4159-a40a-512f7ff176c1

MercyOne announced additional layoffs in Iowa. Thirty-four employees at MercyOne's Mason City location received notices. These job reductions will take effect on March 17. This represents the third series of MercyOne job cuts recently. Earlier layoffs impacted 40 workers in Ottumwa and 67 in Des Moines.

https://www.kcrg.com/2026/02/02/mercyone-announces-more-layoffs-mason-city/

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The City of Denver laid off nearly 160 employees last summer. These layoffs aimed to address a $250 million budget deficit. The city lost over 1,158 years of combined employee experience. Departments like transportation and planning faced significant experience reductions. City officials anticipate future challenges despite planned efficiency improvements.

https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/02/02/denvers-layoffs-may-cost-more-than-just-employees/

Denver, Colorado

• Corporate IT and digital teams - Cuts reported across Corp IT, including ETO and AAD, with programs like Gene.AI shut down and entire US teams reduced.
• CIS and BPG units - CIS reportedly cut 36 roles, impacting whole US teams, while BPG saw scattered layoffs across groups.
• CTD Quotes team - The Quotes team in CTD was outsourced to Costa Rica, resulting in 14 layoffs.
• CSD and Europe - Layoffs extended into CSD and European teams, which some employees described as unexpected.
• Manufacturing site in Massachusetts - Thermo Fisher Scientific is closing its Franklin, MA plant, laying off 80 employees while relocating about 120 to other state facilities.

TX A&G department got lay offs, no more coming as of now. Happened today.

Liquidating departments as we speek

I didn't get the email this time around.
Are more cuts due this quarter?
What are people thinking?

I believe in an effort to reduce costs they have now sold the offices to another company.
Whilst the office space was always too large, despite grand plans from the management team, selling and reducing footprint certainly sounds like a desperate measure. At least that’s what our competitors are saying to the customers.
Mono sales and team shrinking due to strong competition, beginning of the end before someone buys them.

Production changes eliminating some cereal + granola lines.... 100+ people will lose jobs

https://wfin.com/local-news/goodyear-to-close-tall-timbers-facility/

Layoffs are expected at Brevard Public Schools ahead of the 2026–2027 school year. According to a Jan. 28 letter from Superintendent Mark Rendell, the district plans to cut each department by 7% due to ongoing declines in student enrollment.

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/education/2026/01/30/layoffs-headed-for-brevard-schools-due-to-declining-student-enrollment/88413269007/

• The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has made layoffs for the second time in six years.
• The museum is suffering from a $13 million projected deficit.
• Affected employees reportedly include three endowed curatorial posts.

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/museum-of-fine-arts-boston-slashes-jobs-as-financial-woes-deepen-2741616

It wouldn't be a shocker, though. I just want to know if there's an actual strategy guiding all of this, or if they're still just fumbling in the dark. Either way, I hope they release me from my misery this time around.

R&D jobs being cut in the Athlone campus.