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The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits decreased last week. The total reached 787,000 claims. This indicates a slight easing of job losses. However, job cuts persist at elevated levels. The overall job market still faces significant challenges.

https://www.crainsnewyork.com/economy/jobless-claims-drop-787000-layoffs-remain-high/

More than 10,000 jobs were eliminated in North Texas during 2025. Logistics, retail, and corporate operations experienced significant cuts. Several major companies announced job reductions. Economists, however, describe the DFW economy as robust. Its diverse industries and growth help absorb these job losses.

Dallas, Texas

Albertsons is closing several store locations as part of a restructuring. This includes two stores in Tarrant County, Texas, affecting 138 employees. Additional closures are occurring in Washington D.C. and California. Overall, 295 jobs are being eliminated across these sites. The grocery retailer is investing in digital sales and technology for growth.

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/87-old-retail-grocery-giant-020300245.html

An investment analyst forecasts significant layoffs at Novo Nordisk. Up to five thousand staff reductions are predicted within two years. This prediction follows a decline in future earnings expectations. The company needs to address its cost structure. This view comes from an analyst and economist.

https://medwatch.com/News/Pharma___Biotech/article19163186.ece

Takeda has begun a workforce reduction in the U.S. This action aims to save over $1.26 billion in annual costs. Approximately 634 roles at its U.S. headquarters are affected. This includes positions in Massachusetts and other states. Employee notifications started in March 2026, with changes effective July 2026.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/takeda-begins-us-layoffs-part-massive-13b-restructuring

Managers stack rank their teams. There is obviously bias if you have a strong relationship with your direct or skip. But if you have not performed and can’t justify your salary, then you are likely gone. It’s not a charity, and they have to cut jobs somewhere to fund AI. Sales is still bloated at Oracle.

Speaking for sales, if you look at your team and you think there’s a chance you’re bottom 3, you’re likely gone. The March 31st layoffs are no joke. And co primes are in serious trouble.

Not trying to be cynical, just being honest. There are too many people who collect $150-200k year salaries and haven’t sold anything of significance or shown value, and a good relationship with your manager can only buy you so much time.

If folks think otherwise, please let me know. But we are about to see the most significant cuts in Oracle history.

We have co primes who are double paid on deals that they seldom have direct involvement with. Inside sales reps who push paper less effectively than AI could or field sellers. We are still bloated.

They will cut big time and the One Oracle and AI selling models will be figured out come June 1.

Kansas experienced an increase in job openings during December 2025. The state recorded 68,000 openings, up from 66,000 in November. Kansas's job openings rate reached 4.5 percent for the month. Hires totaled 50,000, while separations were 54,000. Layoffs and discharges increased to 16,000 from 13,000 in November.

https://www.bls.gov/regions/mountain-plains/news-release/jobopeningslaborturnover_kansas.htm

Fiserv Solutions plans to eliminate 118 positions. These job cuts will occur at its Berkeley Heights, New Jersey site. The company filed a WARN notice regarding these layoffs. The reductions are scheduled between March 31 and May 31. This facility functions as an operations and innovation hub.

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/union/2026/03/financial-services-tech-giant-plans-118-layoffs-at-its-nj-hub.html

Looking at the job postings, there are a lot of Underwriting posts for HIH. Here we go!!

Winnebago Industries' motorhome division will lay off 121 employees. These job cuts affect facilities in Waverly and Charles City, Iowa. The company plans to relocate these roles to its Forest City and Lake Mills campuses. This decision aims to optimize manufacturing and align production with consumer demand. The layoffs respond to cyclical shifts and decreased customer demand in the RV industry.

https://www.thegazette.com/business/winnebago-industries-will-lay-off-121-workers-in-charles-city-waverly/article_fd2bac90-9714-52b9-ab83-79ecbcb7a3f4.html

Sony has shut down its first-party studio, Dark Outlaw Games. The Los Angeles-based team was founded in 2024 by Jason Blundell. This decision resulted in approximately 50 workforce reductions. The studio was working on an unannounced project in early development. This closure marks Sony's second PlayStation Studios shutdown in two months.

https://respawn.outlookindia.com/amp/story/gaming/gaming-news/sony-shuts-down-dark-outlaw-games-approximately-50-jobs-impacted

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

Key Points
IBM employs hundreds of thousands of workers as of December 31, 2025.
The company operates in more than 170 countries and is headquartered in Armonk, New York.
IBM is cutting jobs while increasing entry-level hiring, especially in cloud and AI fields.

Delaware North is cutting an undisclosed number of jobs. This action stems from a strategic shift in its business model. The company is moving away from contract-based operations. It now prioritizes owned and managed assets globally.

https://buffalonews.com/news/local/business/article_0f3b8aa1-8200-4061-ba0c-f9aad86d4bc9.html

The recent job title changes were not a coincidence - these were done to setup an easier transfer of staff to Cognizant.

I worked here for five years, straight out of college, at the time I thought it was normal. Then I moved on to a competitor, and later a supplier. Ford was the worst of the bunch—terribly hostile relationships. I’m hearing from friends at Ford that things have gotten even worse than they were 10 years ago. Reflecting on my past, I must admit that I worked there, but not proud of it. If you’re a college graduate, I strongly advise you to avoid joining at all costs.

Arizona's economy recently showed positive job growth. The state added 38,500 jobs over a 12-month period. This period ended in August 2025. Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.1%. This rate is slightly lower than the U.S. unemployment rate.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/economy/2025/11/06/10-biggest-arizona-mass-layoffs-2025/87114393007/

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

Spotify's podcast group conducted new layoffs on Monday. Fifteen employees were affected, which is about 3% of the podcast organization's staff. Most job cuts occurred at The Ringer and Spotify Studios. Spotify stated these changes aim to improve execution, speed, and team alignment. The company continues to invest in growth areas like multiformat content and video.

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/spotify-podcast-layoffs-the-ringer-spotify-studios-1236697019/

Colorado experienced 5,612 layoffs in 2025. This number represents a 55 percent increase from 2023. Safeway led all companies with 617 job losses. These layoffs resulted from the closure of ten grocery stores. Tech, grocery, and healthcare sectors were most impacted.

https://www.westword.com/news/colorado-companies-most-employee-layoffs-2025-40827083/

Vireo Health is closing a Denver facility. It is the PharmaCann grow site. This action will eliminate 132 jobs. Vireo Health acquired PharmaCann's Colorado assets. The closure happens six months after the acquisition.

Denver, Colorado

https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2026/03/20/ca--abis-company-cuts-132-jobs-closing-denver-grow.html

Most of us will not be with Oracle after the week. I dont know where I will go or what i will do but all i know is i need some time off. I have been working 15 years straight out of college. These last 3 years at Oracle have been the worst of my career

Smurfit Westrock is continuing to optimize its portfolio in early 2026, with planned facility closures affecting jobs in North America.Planned closures in Quebec in March 2026 will affect approximately 90 workers.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/03/20/smurfit-westrock-wakefield-closing.html

The Kittery School Committee is weighing potential job cuts across its three schools, including teaching, paraprofessional, and special education roles. The proposed eliminations are being considered as part of a budget plan totaling just under $24 million for the 2026–27 school year.

https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2026/03/19/kittery-schools-job-cuts/89211762007/?gca-cat=p&gnt-cfr=1

Porsche experienced a dramatic financial reversal in 2025. Its operating profit collapsed by over 90% to €413 million. This led to job cuts and a major rethink of its electric vehicle strategy. Several key electric models have been delayed, with hybrid options now considered.

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/porsche-profit-crash-sparks-layoffs-224500337.html

Be cautious with Product roles in Workspace at LSEG.

Many of these “open” roles already have a preferred candidate. The process can feel more about optics than real competition which means external applicants may be investing time into something that isn’t truly open.

And if you get rejected after interviewing, don’t take it personally it has little to do with your capability.

If you do interview, ask:

LSEG places strong emphasis on its values (integrity, partnership, excellence, and change) and the motto "Dictum Meum Pactum" how are these actually reflected in management, hiring decisions and internal mobility within this team?

The answers (or lack thereof) will tell you more than the job description ever will

Goldman Sachs will start a series of small layoffs. These reductions will continue throughout the summer. All business lines within the company are expected to be impacted. This new approach replaces the bank's previous single annual layoff event. Business-line leaders will now determine their own timelines for staff cuts.

https://www.pymnts.com/news/banking/2026/goldman-sachs-replaces-big-annual-layoff-with-targeted-rolling-cuts/

Sorry to all who have to endure today, remember you are strong, you are worthy, chin up! Please add if you are laid off this week, what department, job title, grade and how many numbers if you know. Good luck.

Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health insurance company, has announced permanent layoffs. These job cuts affect 69 employees across several California locations. The impacted counties include Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Joaquin, Shasta, and El Dorado. The largest number of affected employees, 17, are in San Joaquin County. Notice for these layoffs was issued on March 13, 2026, with the effective date set for April 8, 2026.

https://www.edhat.com/california/news/california-based-health-insurance-company-to-layoff-69-employees-across-multiple-locations/

Ramboll initiated a new round of job cuts. Eighty employees from its Energy Division are affected. The global consulting firm cited project delays and cancellations. These issues impacted the company in recent years. The Energy Division previously had over 2,100 staff.

https://energywatch.com/EnergyNews/advisors/article19122587.ece

CRRC Massachusetts laid off 142 workers on March 16. This action affects its Springfield plant operations. U.S. Customs officials are blocking railcar parts from China. The parts seizure stems from an alleged forced labor law violation. This disruption has also delayed MBTA railcar order completion.

Springfield, Massachusetts

https://www.railway.supply/crrc-massachusetts-layoffs-hit-springfield-plant/

The job market is terrible and is the only company that would accept me. Should I join as a CW or perm?

Anyone here left EDJ for a competitor in the St. Louis area that starts with an S? I’d really love some honest feedback on the culture.

I’m currently down to the final two candidates for a role there, and it comes with about a 30% pay increase. I already know three people who work there, and they’ve all said the culture feels more genuine. Less “cult-y” than EDJ, and way less corporate jargon. No constant “circle back,” “put a pin in it,” or meetings just for the sake of having meetings instead of actually getting work done.

What I’m really looking for is a place with real people and a normal, grounded culture. A team that communicates like humans and focuses on results without all the fluff or being micromanaged by layers of leadership. I don’t even care that they are in the office now. I don’t want to pretend to be a fake anymore. I want someone honest who is gonna say “I don’t know, I’ll find out” instead of “that’s a good question, let me get back to you” (and never do).

That said, I’m nervous. The pay is better, but I’d be giving up PTO accrual, and I’ve heard the benefits aren’t as good and are higher than what we have now.

I’m honestly torn. I want to leave EDJ, but I also know the grass isn’t always greener. If you’ve made a similar move, I’d really appreciate hearing how it worked out for you.

Germany-based Evotec plans to close its Framingham, Massachusetts facility. This closure is part of a worldwide downsizing effort. The company expects to lay off 800 workers globally by the end of 2027. The Framingham site houses Cyprotex, which Evotec acquired in 2016. The number of local employees affected by this shutdown remains unknown.

Framingham, Massachusetts

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/layoffs-coming-to-framingham-reports/ar-AA1Yvv7O?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

https://www.businessday.co.za/world/international-companies/2026-03-16-corporate-america-continues-job-cuts-in-2026-in-efficiency-push/

First Brands Group will close its Cleveland corporate office. This closure will result in 110 job terminations. Most layoffs, affecting 105 employees, are scheduled for April 30, 2026. An additional five employees will be laid off on June 30, 2026. The company cited Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and financial distress as reasons. Efforts to secure funding or a sale were unsuccessful.

https://countryherald.com/news/cleveland-ohio-110-layoffs-as-first-brands-closes-public-square-hq-in-april/

Job openings increased to 6.9 million in January. This marks an increase from 6.6 million in December. Layoffs also decreased, reaching 1%, a year-and-a-half low. However, the hiring rate remained flat at 3.3%. Overall, the January data indicates a relatively stable labor market with tentative improvements.

https://kpmg.com/us/en/articles/2026/january-2026-jolts-national.html

https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-jobs-getting-demolished-great-recession-dot-com-era-2026-3

Tech job market implosion has begun, and even before massive layoffs at Oracle and Meta.

No extra pay, no discussion, just "figure it out." I'm doing two jobs and burning out fast. Anyone else dealing with this?

Anybody currently work this role or know someone in it? Looking for any reports how you like the role and your day-to-day functions. Also if targets are achievable or there is high turnover in the role.

I was casually looking at the Optum internal job postings and I didn't filter to United States and out of curiosity I clicked on a couple offshore job postings. Guess what the referral bonus amounts I saw are $20,000 & $37,500.

It blew my mind. Stateside referral bonuses are usually $500 or $1000.

Geezus!