#employeerelations

So I am a bit confused why would mass layoffs happen right before open enrollment? Who is going to handle that when 1) people voluntarily leave 2) people are still going to get laid off after that 3) I doubt Centene would get back 2 million members from this enrollment period.

I would. No hesitation.

Norsk Hydro ASA will close two aluminum extrusion facilities in the United States. These plants are located in City of Industry, California, and Delhi, Louisiana. Operations in California will conclude by early next year, with Delhi following by mid-2027. The company cites low capacity utilization and significant capital investment needs for the closures. Approximately 350 employees will be affected by these decisions.

City of Industry, California; Delhi, Louisiana

https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/hydro-aluminum-extrusions-recycling-plant-closures-california-louisiana-2027/

Has anyone heard anything recent about layoffs?

Be mindful of the 20 or so people from sales who will be laid off next week
Thoughts and prayers

Does anybody have more info? Too many rumors circulating to just outright ignore it, as much as I hope it isn't true.

But I'd rather know now if I'm going to be show the door than wait and stress for months. Just expecting layoffs all the time is making me miserable.

I actually think layoffs could be beneficial for this place. We have so many layers of management doing exactly nothing that nobody would miss. Instead of laying off the people who actually get things done, they should for once let go of the right people and everybody would benefit.

This is the perfect moment to think about exiting. Leadership has shown their true colors. We know they don't value people, but only care about their own bank accounts. Our reputation is completely shot and new talent won't touch us. Time for us to start looking out for ourselves.

I'm so over feeling overwhelming dread every Sunday. Give me severance and I'll happily leave. Even being unemployed would be better for my mental health than this constant torture.

Just a short note to wish everyone good luck at this stressful time.
Losing your job is scary but here are some things worth remembering if you get the chop.

It’s not personal, it’s not a judgement on your ability, work ethic or personality.
It’s the incompetent actions of a failing leadership.
You will feel a whole load of emotions, especially if you’ve been at fis for sometime.
Do not make rash decisions in the first few days.
Do try to be polite and professional despite the fact that they are treating you like sh!t. immediate managers handle these things in different ways. Some just read the script, others read the script as they must and then call you separately. Most of the time they have very little if any choice in who gets cut. On rare occasions the tw&t will expect you to spend your last days handing over everything you do to someone else. IF you can say no without losing any payout I’d say no. IF you would lose a payout by refusing, smile, say yes and maybe ‘get sick with stress’ 😊

Lastly remember it’s fis’ loss when you leave, not yours!

PIL sweetening the pot in the way out the door

I haven’t been employed at CF a full year yet, and I’m paying close attention to this site and how information is shared. I just got word of the lawsuit pending against two brothers who have allegedly defrauded CF. A few months prior, I learned from the town hall meeting prior to selecting the new CEO that we had an $80MM deficit in operating costs. This was in alignment with the VSP purge. I’m too young to retire but too old to be a viable candidate anywhere else, but I recognize the “last hired, first fired” scenario. I’m grateful for this site where some real convo can be had. I wish nothing but the best for seasoned vets and those like me who are chewing fingernails and wondering what’s next.

It’s happening in July. More layoffs, and direct doors into retailers. Prepare yourself, update your resume, and take care of yourself. They don’t care about you, and they are showing it once again.

Washington State University Vancouver faces a mandated 15% budget cut. This reduction totals over $6 million for the campus. University leaders approved these significant cuts on Wednesday. Faculty and staff fear the cuts will lead to mass layoffs. The campus previously avoided layoffs despite past budget reductions.

Vancouver, Washington

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/18/wsu-vancouver-faculty-budget-cuts/

Dairy Farmers of America will close its St. Albans milk processing plant. This decision will affect approximately 80 employees. The cooperative cited broader operational and network changes. Workers were notified shortly before the public announcement. The plant's last day of operations is scheduled for August 17.

St. Albans, Vermont

https://vtdigger.org/2026/06/17/dairy-farmers-of-america-to-idle-its-st-albans-plant-affecting-80-employees/

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) ended 33 employment positions. This action was part of a company restructuring effort. Many affected employees felt blindsided by the decision. Thirty-one individuals reapplied for other company positions. Fifteen individuals secured new job placements.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/dozens-of-mlgw-employees-blindsided-after-jobs-eliminated-in-restructuring-effort/article_ddd769cc-13ef-44a5-9e18-e0d327ed7f6a.html

DePaul University eliminated 114 positions. These staff reductions were due to a budget crisis. The university simultaneously pursued H-1B foreign-worker hires. Federal records show DePaul filed 20 Labor Condition Applications. These applications for foreign workers were certified.

https://www.campusreform.org/article/depaul-university-pursued-20-h-1b-foreign-worker-hires-amid-layoffs-budget-cuts/29880

A new report suggests Microsoft Xbox may plan layoffs at Bethesda. Employees not working on Fallout or Elder Scrolls VI could be impacted. Duke Nukem co-creator George Broussard first reported these claims. Broussard confirmed similar rumors after an exchange with a YouTuber. Earlier reports also indicated major Xbox Game Studios layoffs, including Bethesda.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/bethesda-rumored-to-lay-off-anyone-not-working-on-fallout-or-elder-scrolls/

Dow is implementing global job reductions as part of its Transform to Overperform plan. These layoffs are now affecting employees in Midland, Michigan. Dow plans to reduce 4,500 global positions throughout 2026. The company has not disclosed specific numbers for Midland. The community feels uneasy about the potential local economic impact.

Midland, Michigan

https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-06-19/midland-braces-for-dows-latest-round-of-layoffs

Crabtree is in dire straits
Employees (managers, associates) literally walking out.

If you’re one of the 13,000 employees who were laid off last year, you’re probably aware that the waiting period has ended and you’re now eligible to apply for roles within the company again.
That said, unless you have someone actively advocating for your return and pushing to bring you back in, I would encourage you to look forward rather than backward.
From what I’m seeing, especially on the wireline side of the business, the company’s focus appears to remain on restructuring and efficiency initiatives. They continue hiring leadership and management talent aimed at identifying operational improvements and reducing costs, which often translates into additional workforce reductions.
Experience and institutional knowledge alone may not be enough to secure a return. If you’ve developed new skills that align with where leadership is trying to take the business, your chances may improve. Otherwise, it may be more productive to pursue opportunities outside the organization.
It’s unlikely the company will bring people back into the same roles, at the same compensation levels, to perform work that was previously eliminated. At some point, it makes sense to shift energy toward building the next opportunity rather than waiting for the old one to return.

Is it a bit tone deaf that leadership teams are traveling to Mexico and Canada for “offsites” to attend World Cup games? Nike is a sports company and employees should embrace the World Cup but when increases are 0% to 2% and PSP will be , this might not be a priority when there will probably be more layoffs coming

Wed mass cuts where made on the consumer side. Alot of level 2, specifically LRIS aka authorized side. About 50% cuts where made so that means the people who were "saved" will now have double the doors and a larger territory to cover. Not sure if that's a balance to have. Also firsnet subs laid off. From my understanding all were let go at least on the west coast.

Level 3 DOS saved, support teams saved for now. But I'm sure more cuts will happen.

This is consumer. Not sure on the business side, ihx, or any org were also cut. Crazy the load more work for the people being "saved" with same pay and not so great raises.

With the fact that new clients, new business wins, new marketshare gains from existing partnerships are NOT happening at BNY, what is the business world to determine? BNY has been destroying it’s employee base in the US and UK in order to save cash. It’s interesting that the company is trying to stop paying employees that it fires for devious reasons too. It is adding up that the so called profitibility at BNY is only happening by stagnating existing client revenue and firing FTE’s while avoiding payouts and holding onto people’s saving match benefits until the following year. The investment community is starting to become awake to this. This is an unhealthy company. And unhealthy RV and his GS based board are incapable of growing and innovating this place. A push for a merger has got to be in the works soon. Or else…..

The gaming sector anticipates widespread staff reductions. Bungie may cut up to 400 employees due to project issues and investor pressure. Quantic Dream also faces potential cuts of around 115 staff after publishing failures. Reports suggest id Software, Bethesda, and BioWare are also at risk. High development costs and project portfolio reviews contribute to industry instability.

https://hi-tech.ua/en/a-summer-of-mass-layoffs-the-gaming-industry-is-preparing-for-a-new-wave-of-layoffs/

Electronic Arts has begun informing staff of layoffs. Industry analyst Destin Legarie reported the initial round may be small. More job cuts are anticipated across multiple divisions. This follows EA's recent $55 billion acquisition by an investor consortium. The company aims for a leaner, more efficient structure.

https://gamingbolt.com/ea-has-started-informing-staff-of-layoffs-will-affect-multiple-divisions-rumor

With the VSP deadlines approaching, it’s obvious headcount is getting slashed. I'm also thinking about how this margin recovery squeeze is going to butcher our 2027 benefits. Any visibility on the 2027 plan designs? Specifically, is the mandatory ICHRA rollout expanding to more states for 2027? They already forced Indiana staff off traditional group plans and onto individual marketplace stipends. Shifting more states to ICHRA seems like the ultimate corporate cost cutting move to completely offload insurance risk onto us. What state is next? More importantly, when will employees be told?
Our employee premiums jump every year while coverage gets gutted. It's the classic Centene irony—working for a healthcare giant with health benefits that are noticeably worse than our peers.
In the past, they took away bonuses and gave us tiny raises that were immediately eaten up by healthcare premium increases. Anyone have eyes on what the out-of-pocket maximums or wellness program changes look like for next year? If they change the plan designs any further, staying through this restructuring might not even be financially worth it.

I've heard there are some teams and people with various BH licenses not being allowed to make calls and do their role "while they look into it". Supposedly someone noticed something and now they are questioning if they are even allowed to make the outreaches. The timing is fishy. Anyone else heard this or having the experience? I don't feel secure in my role at all.

Here’s the thing, Fidelity pays a lot lower than competitors. It’s just a fact of the matter. I worked at Fidelity a year ago in WM and as soon as they started the whole RTO thing I did everything in my power to not abide. Leaving early, looking for new jobs on the clock, exceptions etc. believe it or not but if you are licensed that truly does open more doors even in this environment. A lot of the competitors are happy to take us with a nice pay raise

Anyone know the business logic on being the only processor that does not observe Juneteenth?

Registered nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center expressed concern over recent layoffs. The workforce reductions affected employees across 22 departments and information technology. Nurses believe these cuts immediately impact patient care, citing reduced transport services. They question Baystate Health's resource allocation, noting high executive salaries. Nurses urge the organization to prioritize investment in frontline caregivers and local services.

Greenfield, Massachusetts

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/baystate-franklin-nurses-express-concern-over-latest-layoffs-and-impact-on-local-patient-care-302804628.html

Back in November last year, in UK at least, without any warning the number of days of additional annual leave was reduced from 10 to 5. We were told at the time it was a mistake and when DXC Select reopened in the summer you could buy the extra 5, to restore normality.
Did that happen? Or did DXC management mislead again?
(I'm only curious as I got redundancy a few weeks ago)

After yesterday's 10% cut I can't help but think that all we are to this company are chickens saved at the sla-ghterhouse. We are good until the next round but at the end of the day we are still chickens.

Looking to hear data from actual employees about on-cycle and off-cycle raises? Meaning, has anyone ever negotiated a raise that didn’t coincide with the early December salary treatment supervisor discussion? I’m interested in hearing if you brought a competing offer to the table? What % raise did you ask for? Did you receive it? What time of year? Also interested to hear if anyone negotiated a higher raise % “on-cycle” meaning you did it at the early December salary treatment discussion. Any insights welcome.

Please be careful with how specific you are on here, especially about “inefficiencies” or even confusion in your areas. Some of the recent comments feel like fishing attempts by the people who are trying to cut staff.

Keep it general enough to stay safe.

PS. I set out a Pennies for Penny jar by Trailblazers. She needs our help!

Tech CEOs often attribute mass layoffs to AI. A recent Gallup poll indicates only 1% of laid-off workers agree with this. Layoffs have stabilized at 21% after a significant increase since 2022. Remote employees are particularly vulnerable, comprising 25% of surveyed laid-off workers. Thirteen percent of laid-off workers were from the tech industry.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91560409/ceos-blame-ai-for-layoffs-workers-disagree

Fiserv cannot afford to keep ineffective, incompetent, inexperienced VPs! Waste of $$$$. They warm their seats, collect a nice salary and add no value. Their staff runs the ship without them - why keep them?? Their resume speaks for themselves - no real leadership or industry experience or knowledge and they don’t care about us or our clients! Someone explain WHY in the heck they get to take advantage of Fiserv?! We are dying here! Someone take responsibility!!! Let’s win back our reputation!

Accepting VSP? Click Arrow up.

Resigned but manager ignoring, last day of notice is next week. If he doesn’t acknowledge my resignation in workday and I still don’t get off boarding or any kind of acknowledgment of resignation or instructions , can I just walk my laptop to tech express and give badge to security last day? This is ridiculous behavior for a company that “loves attrition”, make it, make sense!!