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New Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filings reveal upcoming layoffs across various industries. These notices are required for companies with over 100 employees planning significant workforce reductions. While the labor market has shown resilience, uncertainty and a shift from rapid expansion contribute to these cuts. Many filings indicate restructuring within specific units or locations rather than company-wide actions. Upcoming federal employment reports will provide further insight into the labor market's trajectory.

https://www.newsweek.com/list-of-companies-laying-off-employees-in-august-12249804

Job reductions in the Memphis area have significantly increased this year. Through June, over 2,200 workers have been laid off. This figure already surpasses the total number of layoffs recorded for the entirety of 2025. The trend indicates a substantial rise in workforce reductions within the region.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/08/01/memphis-metro-layoffs-mid-year-2026.html

Felman Production, LLC is ceasing operations at its West Virginia plant due to difficult market conditions. The company cited prolonged low pricing and increased import competition in the silicomanganese industry. Approximately 98 employees will be affected by this closure. The facility's furnaces are expected to stop production by the end of August. Affected workers will remain on payroll through the WARN Act notice period.

Mason County, WV

https://www.lootpress.com/steel-alloy-manufacturer-announces-nearly-100-layoffs-at-west-virginia-plant/

EchoStar's satellite subsidiary, Hughes Network Systems, is laying off 330 employees. These job cuts will occur across three facilities in Montgomery County. The company cited financial challenges and debt repayment as reasons for the layoffs. This action follows reports of EchoStar preparing to file for bankruptcy to address significant debt. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on September 22nd.

https://www.thebanner.com/economy/montgomery-county-echostar-layoffs-66A4NMSGP5EA5DMDPB3N7HN5YE/

AT&T used to compete for the best talent in the country. Today, it feels like we’re competing for the best talent willing to relocate to a handful of hub cities and accept five-day RTO.

The people walking out the door aren’t just headcount. They’re decades of institutional knowledge, technical expertise, customer relationships, and experience that can’t be replaced by posting another job opening.

“Leadership” seems to think talent is interchangeable. But we know it isn’t.

You can backfill a position in a few months. It can take years for someone to become truly effective in many of these roles, and by then they may already be looking for their next opportunity.

A real market-based culture works both ways. If you expect employees to compete in the market every day, then the company has to compete for employees too. That means offering a compelling reason to stay, whether that’s compensation, flexibility, culture, career growth, or meaningful work.

Right now, it feels like the strategy is to shrink the talent pool through geography, push experienced people out, and hope everything works out.

Hope isn’t a strategy and neither is assuming talent is infinitely replaceable.

Visa has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by about 7%, eliminating roughly 2,600 jobs as the payments giant streamlines operations and redirects resources toward higher-growth areas. The layoffs have sparked discussion online, with many questioning whether job cuts are still tied to employee performance.

https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/07/31/visa-layoffs-raise-questions-about-performance-based-workforce-reductions/

AVP title to be removed. All title holders to be demoted or laid off

I've seen a flood of agencies recruiting for many contract roles at EverPure. Is this the new strategy? What about openings for full time employees?

I've also seen many of the same full time roles re-posted. Are they real openings or is the bar very high?

The promise of not laying off anyone but then days later everyone gets an early email! So disheartening and the firing of researchers and not giving a dam. What's the point of this college if not for research? All of this will bite them in the butt and opening up schools overseas is ridiculous 🙄 Everyone higher up needs to be FIRED! As well hiring people that do not know how to do their job! Why are contacting seniors in the summer who have already picked their colleges! Those new deans do not care about students and treat it as a business!!

So today was when everyone was officially given notice if they got the position . So turns out the people who been here the Logan’s and didn’t take the package and applied for the rtm role were not offered the job. Big surprise . Instead the ones with less time with the company were the ones who received the position. Company is totally trying to get rid of the old timers with the big salaries. I believe once the company gets settled in they will
Also get rid of all the ones who got the position who clearly weren’t qualified since the beginning . It’s all a scheme to get rid of the old timers. Shady company

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/07/28/mainehealth-to-cut-83-positions-in-it-analytics/

I've seen like 10 IAM cyber manager job postings...what is the build up going on there?

700 jobs
20% of group leaders

Maverick Gaming will close two of its Washington state casinos by the end of July. This decision impacts over 100 jobs as part of the company's bankruptcy restructuring. The closures are attributed to regulatory changes and a lack of competitive surveillance technology. These shutdowns follow previous layoffs and property closures by Maverick Gaming. The company operates 27 properties across three states.

Mill Creek, WA

https://www.the-sun.com/money/16760475/crazymoose-mountlake-silver-dollar-mill-creek-casino-closing-washington/

Intel is set to eliminate 103 jobs at four facilities in Santa Clara, according to a July 24 WARN notice filed with the California Employment Development Department.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/07/28/intel-layoffs-103-santa-clara.html

The team is great, but the culture is completely broken. To everyone still there, I know it's a rough job market, but there are better places out there if you are patient and take your time to find them.

If you're considering a job at Schwab, run far away. The hustle culture is back, my toxic manager is even more toxic. He's retaliating against me for moving teams, spreading rumors about my work ethic. He's been reported to HR repeatedly and he's still at Schwab. Senior leaders don't care because he's one of them. Run far away.

Major chemical companies worldwide are shutting down aging and inefficient production facilities, leading to significant job losses. This wave of closures, primarily concentrated in Europe but also impacting the US, South Korea, and Japan, involves the permanent exit of substantial capacity for key products like ethylene, propylene, and plastics. The restructuring is driven by high operating costs, global overcapacity, and declining profit margins. These strategic adjustments aim to streamline operations and improve efficiency in response to evolving market dynamics.

Worldwide

https://news.chemnet.com/news-8039.html

FedEx is implementing further workforce reductions across New York state. Over 150 employees will be affected by these layoffs. The company is closing facilities in several New York locations. These closures are part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations. This follows earlier layoffs announced this year.

New York

https://dailymemphian.com/article/65091

Re--rdendess in highest level

I’m thinking about secretly taking a non IT job without Fidelity knowing, as I don’t think it’s any of their business. Has anyone done this?

Will they find out, and if they do, what are the repercussions?

I really need the extra income. My husband left and between the bills and the mortgage, I’m struggling to make ends meet.

Any authorization specialist get a VSP approval/denial?

Received an email from a recruiter about a job?? Why are they hiring amidst layoffs??

Does Shell use third party recruiters do the hiring? 7 total job postings in US is very low. Even India seems low with 33.

https://shell.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/ShellCareers?source=APPLICANT_SOURCE_Global_Page

The sports network ESPN has reportedly laid off Cam Newton as part of a larger round of job cuts. Newton, a former NFL MVP and Carolina Panthers legend, had recently expanded his role with the network. The layoffs come as ESPN integrates newly acquired NFL assets. Several other notable personalities were also affected by these decisions. The exact terms of Newton's contract and the full scope of the layoffs remain unclear.

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316595675.html

Got a nice raise of nearly $20k. Nothing like getting laid off and realizing you were being severely underpaid in your previous position.

BASF Corporation will cease operations on several production lines at its McIntosh, Alabama facility by spring 2027. This decision will result in the loss of nearly 80 jobs. The company cited high operating costs and market pressures as reasons for the cutbacks. BASF is providing support to the affected employees. The McIntosh site will continue to operate with a smaller footprint.

McIntosh, Alabama

https://www.al.com/business/2026/07/chemical-manufacturer-to-cutback-alabama-operations-laying-off-80.html

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tmusglobalsolutions-hiring-hyderabad-share-7482982746491875329-1KLR/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAABwg9kBNKoXx1MA_YRz-8dpQ-3lyMfu3Wo

un-effing believable

Seriously, is Factset opening nee leadership positions for senior folks from Citi and JPMorgan? All these positions will cost 7 figures each, while we have constant layoffs.
BS’s email this morning had a byline for each of the new positions and it was nothing but fluff. Are we a just jobs program for old friends of BS and SV?

The state of Illinois is reducing operations at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center. This decision will lead to significant job losses in southern Illinois. Residential units for intellectual and developmental disabilities will close by September 30. Additionally, 75 civil mental health beds will be phased out by March 2027. These changes are part of a broader state initiative to shift towards community-based living arrangements.

Anna, Illinois

https://www.kfvs12.com/2026/07/23/2-state-senators-respond-layoffs-changes-southern-ill-mental-health-facility/

Transform Warehouse Operations, LLC will close its Falls Township facility in September. This closure will result in the layoff of 147 employees. The 2.2 million-square-foot warehouse is located at 1 Kresge Road in Fairless Hills. The company has other facilities in California, Florida, and Kansas. The warehouse was previously used by Kmart and Sears.

Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania

https://patch.com/pennsylvania/levittown/147-layoffs-coming-lower-bucks-co-warehouse-closure

General Motors is pausing construction on its $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Indiana. This decision is a strategic response to shifting consumer demand for EVs and evolving market conditions. The company aims to align its manufacturing capacity with current sales forecasts and avoid overproduction. This pause will impact expected job creation and local economic development in the short term. GM will reassess its production strategy and battery technology integration during this period.

New Carlisle, Indiana

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/gm-pauses-3-5b-indiana-ev-battery-plant-amid-demand-shift/gm-GMAEC4E1F5?gemSnapshotKey=GMAEC4E1F5-snapshot-0

Staples and Amazon are closing multiple facilities across the United States, leading to hundreds of job losses. These closures are driven by shifts towards online shopping, digital tools, and operational efficiency. Staples will close two stores in August 2026, while Amazon is shutting down a Florida fulfillment center. The Amazon facility closure impacts 494 employees and is part of a broader streamlining effort. These actions reflect ongoing industry-wide restructuring in retail and logistics.

Goleta, California; Levittown, New York; Port St. Lucie, Florida

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/staples-and-amazon-announce-closures-affecting-hundreds-of-jobs/gm-GMB7DD9547?gemSnapshotKey=GMB7DD9547-snapshot-0

Biopharmaceutical companies have seen fewer layoffs in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. However, the total number of job cuts for the full year may still match 2025 levels. This outcome hinges on a significant increase in layoffs during the second half of the year. Mergers and acquisitions activity, which has risen substantially, could also contribute to future workforce reductions. The size of individual layoff rounds and the impact of M&A will be key factors in determining the year's final tally.

July 23, 2026

https://www.biospace.com/job-trends/biopharma-layoffs-must-double-in-h2-for-2026-to-match-2025-cuts

He promised strategic work, when reality is 80% data entry and 20% meeting notes. Should've asked better questions. I thought joining Synopsys would be a good move for my career. I sc--wed up so badly.

2009 — $4.9B net income — 222,900 employees
2010 — $2.5B net income — 194,400 employees
2011 — $2.4B net income — 193,900 employees
2012 — $0.9B net income — 183,400 employees
2013 — $11.5B net income — 176,800 employees
2014 — $9.6B net income — 177,300 employees
2015 — $17.9B net income — 177,700 employees
2016 — $13.1B net income — 160,900 employees
2017 — $30.1B net income — 155,400 employees
2018 — $15.5B net income — 144,500 employees
2019 — $19.3B net income — 135,000 employees
2020 — $17.8B net income — 132,200 employees
2021 — $22.1B net income — 118,400 employees
2022 — $21.3B net income — 117,100 employees
2023 — $11.6B net income — 105,400 employees
2024 — $17.9B net income — 99,600 employees
2025 — $17.6B net income — 89,900 employees

I don’t know about the others in this group but I believe they need to quit with the surveys and come on with the VSPs. Quit wasting our time so we can get on with our lives and figure out the next steps. Would these people want people ja--ing around about their jobs and wasting their time if it was them. He-l no. So come on with it and cut out the nonsense

Working at T-Mobile lately has been mentally exhausting.
With the layoffs, constant reorgs, leadership changes, and all the uncertainty around budgets, it's hard not to worry about job security. At the same time, the economy isn't exactly giving people confidence that finding another job would be easy.
I know I'm not the only one feeling this way. Most of us just want some stability and honest communication so we can focus on doing our jobs instead of wondering if we'll be part of the next announcement.

Need some ideas of places to apply because I keep applying on linkden and get rejection before anything only to keep getting notified of that same position with the same company . And i hate BNY now thanks to robin and the sh-t stains under him and need out asap