#impact

Acclaimed virtual reality developer Polyarc Games has officially shut down after nearly twelve years in business. The Seattle-based studio confirmed its closure on September 11, 2026, impacting 29 employees. This follows a significant layoff in March 2026 after a major project lost its funding. Polyarc was best known for its award-winning Moss series. The studio's final release was a non-VR version of its catalog.

Seattle, Washington

https://tech-insider.org/moss-polyarc-games-shutdown-2026/

New news that the new org under Jon won't be impacted. Is it true?

A manufacturing facility in Bartholomew County will close by year-end, impacting 150 employees. The plant has experienced significant financial struggles over the past eight years. Major customers have withdrawn their business following recent price increases. The company designs and produces powder metal components for automotive powertrain systems. Displaced workers will receive assistance from Indiana's WorkOne service.

Columbus, Indiana

https://www.wbiw.com/2026/09/08/pmg-indiana-closing-columbus-plant-by-dec-31-cutting-150-jobs/

The Belleville News-Democrat has significantly reduced its newsroom staff due to nationwide layoffs at its parent company, McClatchy. At least four journalists were let go, leaving only the executive editor and two reporters. This move is part of McClatchy's strategy to address declining revenue and reshape its newsrooms. The company has faced financial difficulties for years, including a bankruptcy filing in 2020. These cuts impact one of the few publications serving the Metro East region of Illinois.

Belleville, IL

https://www.stlpr.org/news-briefs/2026-09-11/belleville-news-democrat-newsroom-staff-mcclatchy-layoffs

Media company McClatchy has implemented significant layoffs across its newspaper operations. A substantial portion of unionized newsroom employees in Washington and Idaho were affected. The company cited declining consumer revenue as the primary reason for these workforce reductions. These cuts are expected to impact local government and investigative reporting. The layoffs come amid ongoing concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in news production.

Seattle, WA

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/mcclatchy-layoffs-hit-local-wa-newspapers/

https://newstalk870.am/will-multicare-layoffs-hit-tri-cities/

The Charlotte Observer has laid off eight employees, representing approximately a quarter of its newsroom staff. These cuts are part of broader layoffs occurring at publications owned by McClatchy Media. The company has not made a public announcement regarding these specific job reductions. This development follows a trend of challenges within the local news industry. The affected journalists expressed sadness and concern over the impact on community watchdog journalism.

Charlotte, North Carolina

https://www.thecharlotteledger.com/p/charlotte-observer-slashes-newsroom-staff

McClatchy Media has implemented significant layoffs across several of its Northwest newspapers. The Idaho Statesman is among the publications affected by these workforce reductions. The Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild reports that 33% of unionized employees at multiple papers will lose their jobs. These cuts will impact local news coverage and the ability to hold powerful entities accountable. The guild has criticized the company's decision, suggesting it prioritizes profit over community service.

https://www.kivitv.com/news/idaho-statesman-hit-by-mcclatchy-layoffs-10-idaho-journalists-affected

I heard it's a signficant cut that includes me.

Which teams will be impacted in September? Does anyone have any idea?

Can anyone explain the recent and upcoming changes in IBMC?

How is this going to impact b6 to b8?
I've read the announcement but still have no clue what's changing beyond my manager.

Congratulations on your VSP, Health Net.

As Sarah London explained to employees earlier this year, “When our membership shifts, we need to shift our organization accordingly.” Apparently that advice is now available to subsidiaries.

We wish Health Net success in its next chapter and remind it that access to its previous line of business will be terminated effective February 28, 2027. Consider adding this to the “impacted” pages “Mission Simplify: Transforming the businesses we serve, one exit at a time.”

Please return your badge, laptop, and PPO network before your last day.

Your remaining responsibilities will be transitioned to other carriers. Please document any institutional knowledge before departure, although nobody will read it until approximately three weeks after you're gone.

Your position will not be backfilled. Unless, of course, we discover six months from now that somebody still needed to do it.

In the meantime, please update LinkedIn to #OpenToGovernmentWork and remember:
This is not an organizational overhaul. Health Net is simply considering a transition.
Thank you for everything you've done to make Centene a diversified healthcare enterprise simpler.

The NoCenteam family wishes you the very best in your future endeavors.

One more thing, suggest changing the company mission to Mission Simplify: Transforming the health of the communities we serve by transforming the employment status of the people who live in them, one person at a time.

Seems SKAN is giving leadership more than just process level data. Results seem to be getting fed to leaders. Has anyone seen impacts so far or been communicated with about not being on your machine long enough etc. or personal impacts.

OEM got hit today

Vertex Completes $10 Billion Acquisition Of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

https://pulse2.com/vertex-completes-10-billion-acquisition-of-crinetics-pharmaceuticals/

Hearing this morning that several folks are impacted and told to wfh. Credible source but can anyone else verify?

Does anyone know the current layoff situation in APAC?

is there someone frim EMEA who was impacted by wave yesterday? or is just about to happen?

Buffalo Newspress Inc. ceased its Buffalo printing operation in July. This closure resulted in the layoff of 81 employees. The company's decision impacted local employment significantly. Further details about the reasons for the closure were not provided in the available text. The article focuses on the immediate impact of the layoffs.

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/08/31/printing-company-laid-off-81.html

Our earnings would be in the toilet if it wasn’t for the mess in Iran.

Were they impacted too or is it too early to tell given that this is most likely an all week affair.

Has anyone heard anything about another reorg? Who will this effect?

The bloodbath has begun. Looks to be 15-20% RIF. Announcements for US to be rolled out by noon. India already announced. My team impacted 30%. Good luck all. This one is cutting to the bone.

Anyone from Sweden impacted by layoffs?

Anyone who got impacted can you please share what are they saying in the meetings. On what basis this is being done or how long it will continue? Also which levels and orgs are impacts?

Do we expect cuts, whether as RA or PIP, to take effect (i.e. victim out of the company) at the end of September, before the start of 4Q2026?
If so, when would the people affected likely find out?

Does anyone know which departments or systems have been impacted? Concerned about our information getting out.

https://cyberinsider.com/mckesson-data-breach-exposing-284-million-patients/

The expiration of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants could significantly impact the August employment report. Many of these individuals were in the labor force and firms were compelled to let them go. This situation may lead to a negative payroll number without an increase in the official unemployment rate. Healthcare and leisure/hospitality sectors are expected to be most affected by these job losses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lacks a specific method to track these types of layoffs.

United States

https://kpmg.com/us/en/articles/2026/august-2026-employment-primer.html

I heard they layed off alot of product folks in TR legal.. is it true?. Does anyone know how many people were impacted

Anyone know which depts were impacted?

Nike just not having a good decade.

People actions happening this week.

Getting bounce backs from the Low Carbon Solutions group and those guys were working on some large initiatives.

In the last 2 big layoffs there were huge impacts to sales. There is no way oracle wants to disrupt the Q so layoffs will have to happen in September

Any news on layoffs at NM? I’ve heard of two rounds so far, but not which teams have been impacted.

when is the next mass lay off date? Is it in the September? who is going to be impacted?.we see lot of new contractors at office locations and new positions are being opened overseas.

General Motors will implement 350 layoffs at two Lansing facilities starting January 14, 2027. These job reductions are expected to impact local businesses beyond the affected employees. Experts note that smaller suppliers heavily reliant on GM could face significant consequences. Local business owners anticipate a ripple effect on restaurants, gas stations, and other service providers. Despite the layoffs, GM is investing in future production at the Lansing Grand River site.

Lansing, MI

https://www.wilx.com/2026/08/17/they-all-come-here-local-business-prepares-life-after-gm-layoffs/

Anyone know what areas, teams, or business units the 10/8 round will be focused on?