#employeeturnover

We've been losing experienced, well paid employees for years voluntarily. That's the exact demographic the company would want to reduce. So why do we need to do formal layoffs when so many people are leaving on their own? Are they not leaving fast enough?

Conestoga College recently laid off nearly 400 employees. This included 181 faculty members and 197 support staff. Some staff were also forced into part-time roles. Declining international student enrollment is a primary cause. The college is also undergoing a leadership transition.

Kitchener, Ontario

https://www.seekyoursounds.com/news/kitchener/another-round-of-layoffs-conestoga-college-400-full-time-staff-cut

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority laid off 31 employees. The agency took this step due to budget issues. Its board approved $14.2 million in spending reductions last month. These reductions included a 15% pay cut for senior leadership. Some administrative positions were also eliminated.

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2026/03/26/jacksonville-transportation-authority-lays-off-31-employees/89340713007/

Everyone make sure you understand the current business model. 80% of all employees at State Farm, including Leaders, have been here 5 years or less. They are getting rid of U/W, Fire ILR, Chat, Customer Support etc... Around 70% of Auto and Fire claims employees have been here 2 years or less. Wake up! This company is what you call a churn and burn or a pump and dump scheme! They have to message how "people" are the most important thing but in reality they will do everything in their power to make you leave and especially do not want you to get severance or be eligible for unemployment. They make you work in a totally understaffed meat grinder, reassign and then reassign you again to horrible departments. With the constant turnover, they load level others work to the people that are actually good employees which burns them out even quicker. This is not based on stupidity or incompetence but it is a cold, brutal calculated plan that corporate America is using to destroy the American worker. Regain control in their minds. Find a way out and for the love of God do not buy any State Farm products! Tell friends and family too! These people are trash and will do anything to you to enrich themselves.

Epic Games is cutting over 1,000 jobs across the company. This decision follows a decline in user engagement for Fortnite. CEO Tim Sweeney stated the company is spending significantly more than it earns. Industry-wide challenges also contribute to the financial situation. The layoffs are part of broader cost reductions exceeding $500 million.

Cary, North Carolina

https://www.carolinajournal.com/cary-based-epic-games-cuts-20-of-employees-after-fortnite-slump/

IBM announced thousands of job cuts in late 2025. The company reduced its global workforce by about two percent. Despite these reductions, IBM plans to triple entry-level hiring in the US in 2026. New roles will focus on customer engagement and AI management. IBM's total workforce stood at 286,800 employees as of December 31, 2025.

Armonk, New York

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/ibm-employees

I went to see how much the workforce has shrunk over the years due to layoffs and I found this:

2025 162,000
2024 159,000
2023 164,000
2022 143,000
2021 132,000
2020 135,000
2019 136,000
2018 137,000
2017 138,000
2016 136,000
2015 132,000
2014 122,000
2013 120,000
2012 115,000
2011 108,000

With the constant cuts, how the he-l do we have more employees than almost ever before?

Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) will change its services. The facility plans to become a rural emergency hospital. This shift will lead to about 90 employee layoffs. RMCCA seeks financial stability and continued community service. The hospital board unanimously approved this decision.

https://www.al.com/news/2025/11/rural-alabama-medical-center-ending-inpatient-services-laying-off-90-people.html

Large pharmaceutical companies collectively reduced their workforces by over 22,000 in 2025. This contraction occurred as the industry faces a $300 billion patent cliff. Many firms implemented cost cuts and layoffs to maintain profits. Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi were among those with significant reductions. Conversely, Eli Lilly and Amgen notably expanded their employee numbers.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/large-pharma-companies-reduced-headcount-over-22000-2025-300b-patent-cliff-looms

In the last five years, we went from nearly 120k employees to just under 90k. When is it going to stop? Is there a goal to reach or do they just plan to keep cutting indefinitely?

Liverpool's school district faces impending job reductions. A large budget shortfall necessitates these staff cuts. Superintendent Chapman estimates up to 80 positions could be eliminated. District spending has risen while student enrollment has decreased. The board reduced a $20 million gap, but layoffs are still expected.

SALINA, N.Y.

https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/liverpool-school-workers-to-face-layoffs-as-budget-deficit-reaches-millions/amp/

In many discussions with the Betriebsrat, the executive board noted that they won’t push for layoffs in 2026 as long as the share price is above €150. With the global economy crashing and SAP reducing innovation and its core business to curry favor with American CEOs, the share price will go below €150 in March or April.

I wonder if this means that CK and DA and Gina and others can enact their evil plan of mass layoffs. Because the gains from AI are so dismal, they’ll probably outsource most jobs to other countries such as India.

When do you think these layoffs are coming and in which LOBs and for which roles? My guess is that HR wants to get rid of support engineers and product managers first across most LOBs. And that they will focus on anyone who hasn’t been with SAP for at least ten years as anyone over ten years are seen as loyal. So bye bye acquisition employees.

My understanding is that the cost to repair the building on Veterans was cost po rohibitive given the dwindling employee population. The building is failing in many ways. Unsure why they spent so much money to fix it up in the last ten years. I understand they had the information for at least 15 years. This is a structure issue as much as a "no butts in chairs" issue. But they probably don't want anyone to know that. The building will either be sold to someone who doesn't care about the building issues....or knocked down for new development. Which is also kind of iffy....given the continued drop in employees. Also heard....Atlanta is likely going to close.....makes sense...no parking...no way to access the building...and a difficult employee force....hmmmmmm

For anyone that thinks you aren’t replaceable, ponder this:

How many employees does UHC/Optum ‘really’ need to run business for jobs that can’t be automated or OGS to complete? C&S (Community & State) and a few E&I (only if US employees are required per their contract).

Whatever your answer is, cut that in # in 1/2. Once cuts are complete in Q1 2027, remaining US FTEs will be doing the work of 2-3 employees. Think not? It’s already happening.

A few questions:
How many layoffs have occurred in 2 years? How many teams disappeared?
What happened to their work?
Which depts absorbed it or was it considered irrelevant?
How many GL30+ have left in 2 years?

Liberty Home Choices announced its impending closure. More than 600 workers will be laid off. An economic downturn was cited as the reason. The industry struggles with low Medicaid rates. High employee turnover also affects the sector.

Philadelphia, PA

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/03/19/liberty-home-choices-closing-layoffs-warn.html

They cost a bunch right away with severance and other related stuff, and then they hire new people who might be cheaper but are less productive and sometimes need two new employees to cover what one person used to do. How does that somehow equate to savings?

The SW Polk Fire District announced layoffs for six positions. This decision follows a failed operations levy in November. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on June 30. The board plans to propose another operations levy in May. This new levy aims to maintain current staffing and emergency service levels.

Polk County, Oregon

https://www.polkio.com/news/fire-district-plans-layoffs-second-levy-attempt/article_58b84443-d3ee-42f9-aedb-fd001a6d2f18.html

The Puyallup School District updated its $15 million budget reduction plan. This plan is for the 2026-2027 school year. The district saved the high school pool, gymnastics, and some elementary library services. To compensate, the district will eliminate approximately 80 to 95 positions. These cuts affect central office and school-based staff.

Puyallup, Washington

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article315092073.html

Family Dollar will close its Matthews distribution center. The closure is planned for this summer. A WARN report indicates 373 employees will be laid off. Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar and faced operational difficulties. Consumer spending has also tightened at bargain chains.

Matthews, North Carolina

https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/business/family-dollar-mass-layoffs-matthews-north-carolina-distribution-center/275-b53b5f5e-18cc-4584-899a-92f491c1c895

I've been with Nike for over ten years. Nothing but a downward spiral of varying speed. I've yet to see a real opening for progression, or a payoff for hard work. I gave up a while ago. I'm just waiting for my number to come up. I'm fully aware of how bad it's been out there, and it's getting worse. But I just can't do this anymore.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals has cut staff and narrowed its focus to its lead rare disease candidate, which is already encountering early FDA pushback. The company reported 112 employees as of March 11, down from 134 a year earlier.

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/inovio-trims-team-trouble-brews-fda-rare-disease-candidate

Staff reductions at Harvard's engineering school are impacting daily academic life. Approximately 40 staff members were cut due to financial pressures. Financial challenges cited include a federal endowment tax and research funding uncertainty. Laboratories now operate with fewer technicians and slower equipment maintenance. Students are modifying projects and courses are changing due to reduced staffing.

https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/international/harvard-engineering-layoffs-disrupt-research-labs-courses-and-student-projects/129630750

Layoffs have been confirmed for May, affecting 15% of employees, with the list of impacted individuals to be shared with management this week.

Has anyone heard anything? I’ve been seeing some people leave but don’t know if it’s voluntary or not

Any news on this year’s numbers? Last year we heard of 113 employees getting the axe. Has the consultation already started?

San Diego Unified School District faces significant staff reductions. More than 200 positions are currently at risk of elimination. These roles include cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and teacher aides. The district aims to reassign half of the affected employees. Final layoff decisions must be made by May 15.

San Diego, California

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/hundreds-face-layoffs-san-diego-unified-school-district-cut-staff/3995669/

Under 49 employees per month so that don’t have to report.

Had about 35 members of my team laid off on the last RIF 4 months ago - last Monday I and the remainder of the team, 7 of us who were left were let go.

Ferrara Candy Company will lay off workers at its Fairfield site. Sixty-nine employees will lose their positions. This action consolidates administrative services at an out-of-state headquarters. Layoffs will happen in phases from June through January 2027. Manufacturing, warehousing, and the Visit Center jobs remain unaffected.

Fairfield, CA

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/jelly-belly-plans-fairfield-layoffs/ar-AA1WOXBR?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

At least 4 director level employees in FAE let go as of today. One-and-done cut or are they going to drag it out over the week?

Anyone noticed more retirees than normal these passed few days? Seems like they waited to ensure they got their bonus and got outta here.

Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald announced 33 employee layoffs. This action includes the entire Bureau of Criminal Investigation department. The sheriff cited an unprecedented fiscal emergency for these cuts. State lawmakers withheld funds due to large budget deficits. An Inspector General report criticized sheriffs' spending practices.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/05/metro/plymouth-sheriff-layoffs-spending-scrutiny-inspector-general/

Lumileds will close its San Jose facility. This closure impacts 24 remaining employees. The company previously eliminated 61 positions in November. These actions total 85 affected employees. Lumileds is shifting its manufacturing operations to Asia.

https://inside.lighting/news/26-03/lumileds-san-jose-facility-set-close-layoffs-continue

Prepac Manufacturing is shutting down its Whitsett, N.C. facility. This closure will result in approximately 200 employee layoffs. The company filed a WARN notice for layoffs effective May 2. Prepac cited high domestic production costs and global competition. The plant was named a key U.S. hub just last year.

https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/prepac-furniture-to-lay-off-200-workers-at-whitsett-location/83-92b05356-1802-42f4-b304-ab931e5c0739

Moderna reduced its workforce in 2025. Sarepta also experienced job cuts during the same year. In contrast, Insulet saw an increase in its headcount. Vertex Pharmaceuticals similarly expanded its employee base. These changes affected major Massachusetts life sciences companies.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/03/04/life-sciences-workforce-2025.html

Sacramento City Unified is considering approximately 380 additional layoffs. These cuts primarily target non-teaching staff and central office employees. The school board will vote on the proposed layoffs at an upcoming meeting. The district faces a significant $113 million budget deficit. This follows a previous approval to eliminate over 400 positions.

https://www.abridged.org/news/sacramento-city-unified-400-more-layoffs/

If I'm on the list, just tell me. I'm ready to go. Give me the news already.

Does anyone have numbers of how many we let go? and what groups

Tamalpais Union High School District trustees approved $2.2 million in staff cuts. This decision was made due to declining enrollment and a budget deficit. Preliminary warning notices were sent to over 11 certificated and 13 classified employees. The district must align staffing with enrollment to maintain financial reserves. Final layoff decisions are scheduled for May 14.

https://www.marinij.com/2026/02/28/tam-union-school-district-approves-2-2m-in-preliminary-layoffs/amp/

Angi confirmed it is eliminating around 350 positions as part of a plan to cut operating expenses and optimize its structure. Officials said advancements in AI have helped enable the workforce reduction.

https://www.businessinsider.com/angi-layoffs-angies-list-cuts-350-jobs-ai-efficiency-gains-2026-1