#jobsecurity

Penn State has announced layoffs affecting 31 full-time employees at WPSU as the public broadcasting station transitions to new ownership. Many of these employees are anticipated to transfer to the acquiring entity, with some already receiving job offers. This development follows the Penn State Board of Trustees' approval of the sale of WPSU to WHYY in October 2025. The station's transfer is currently undergoing review by the Federal Communications Commission, which includes a public comment period. University officials anticipate the acquisition to be finalized by mid-September, with contract extensions available if FCC approval is delayed.

University Park, Pennsylvania

http://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/administration/penn-state-announces-layoffs-for-wpsu-employees-many-expected-to-be-hired-by-whyy/article_6a5bae7e-9d0e-4926-b20b-0c9076e2c954.html

The fintech industry is undergoing significant restructuring in 2026, with numerous companies announcing job cuts. These reductions span various sectors, including banking, payments, and lending. Firms are streamlining operations and recalibrating strategic priorities. This ongoing trend reflects a dynamic period of adjustment within the financial technology landscape. The article provides a month-by-month tracker of these developments.

https://www.fintechfutures.com/job-cuts-new-hires/fintech-layoffs-tracker-2026

164 employees are going to be laid off but many more have been informed that their job is at risk. This means a decision has to be made on who is staying and who is going. Do you have any insights as to which selection criteria is going to be used?

Lets get this straight. This is not your typical outsourcing. Cognizant uses TriZetto Healthcare software platform. It uses agentic AI tools like Flowsource and Agent Foundry. You are losing your jobs to A.I. and the jobs lost are gone forever. No further humans needed.

I have officially moved on from Verizon Business.

Ultimately, the workload, expectations, and compensation were no longer sustainable. Managing an entire territory on a base salary of roughly $36,000, while absorbing the expenses that come with being in the field, is difficult to justify. R2B territory managers are among some of the lowest-paid territory managers when compared with similar positions across industries, and they are expected to do it without even a vehicle allowance.

But the compensation itself was only part of the problem. The bigger issue was what was promised.

During the transition, employees were told that the new job title and expanded responsibilities would come with an increase in base salary. People moved into these positions and accepted significantly greater responsibilities based, at least in part, on what they were told their compensation would become.

That promised base salary increase never came.

There is a major difference between accepting a demanding job knowing exactly what it pays and accepting expanded responsibilities based on a representation that your compensation would increase.

I have a tremendous amount of respect for the people still working in R2B. They deserve compensation and resources that reflect the job they are actually doing, and more importantly, they deserve what they were promised.

and speculating going on here. It’s really difficult to parse through the static.
Companies can fire anyone anytime in Massachusetts we are an At Will state.
I think that should be our collected focus to get our reps legislatures to maybe fix that and give us all some security.
We shouldn’t worry about being fired because we cannot make it into the office and need to work from home.
That promotes fear and hostility and negativity.
Let’s do what we can to fix being AT Will and this at the mercy of our employers.
Insubordination along with professionalism aside we need to have some security.

Marketing got a whole lotta $$$ from an investor group two weeks ago. But gotta use it by end of 26. How does this group roll? Nothin smooth. No job seem safe and keep fillin these peeps with contract folk.

I was given my first ever below meets at midyear (completely undeserved) and am wondering how much this messes up my chance at getting another position in the company. Hiring managers: are you able to view the mid-year reviews for all job candidates during the interview process?

Did anyone get a meeting invite in US regarding team update coming from business update? For the places where layoffs happened is this how they send the information? Also what roles are most impacted, senior or junior? Are there any specific job profiles they are targetting?

https://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/dundalk-town/paypal-job-losses-described-as-terrible-blow-by-louth-td-8951398

General Motors has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian auto union Unifor. The deal includes wage increases and bonuses for workers. It also addresses job security for employees at the CAMI Assembly plant. Union members are voting on the contracts this weekend. The agreements cover thousands of hourly workers across multiple GM facilities in Canada.

Ingersoll, Ontario

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2026/08/29/unifor-details-tentative-agreements-general-motors/91527146007/

Oracle always had a reputation of being ruthless in regards to job security. Is IBM now worse than Oracle? I know the technology companies are all ruthless including Microsoft, AWS, Google, Salesforce and Oracle. Better job security in general is to work for a customer. No guarantees anywhere of course. But everyone I talked to in the past said Oracle was among the worst. My kids in the past have asked me about working for IBM and I had to be honest about what they might be getting into.

Major Corporate Layoffs

• Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come — The Washington Post (Yesterday)
• LIV Golf plans mass layoffs as league seeks investors to survive — The New York Times (3 days ago)
• US Tariff Threats and VW Layoffs Hit Sector: Week in Automotive — Mexico Business News (2 days ago)
• Among Us 3D Developer Schell Games Confirms Layoffs — UploadVR (3 days ago)
  Healthcare & Education
• KCRHA Layoffs Begin, With Executive Positions, Financial Staff Untouched — PubliCola (3 days ago)
• FAS Ends Layoff Notifications With 165 Positions Eliminated — The Harvard Crimson (8 days ago)
• Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees due to federal research cuts — The Baltimore Banner
• Layoff Warnings Hit Thousands of School Employees — Education Week
  National Jobless Claims
• The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low — ABC News (2 days ago)
• US jobless claims fell to 203,000 last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare — 10TV (2 days ago)
• US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low — AP News
  Other Notable Layoffs
• What ICE money could buy: Iowa layoffs and news Aug. 27, 2026 — Iowa Starting Line (2 days ago)
• More Than 30% of FAS Social Sciences Staff Laid Off in Largest Wave Yet — The Harvard Crimson
• Disney/Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers — Variety
• Uber lays off 10% of customer service workers and calls others back to working in the office — Business Insider
• Zillow layoff details show severance terms and senior roles cut — HousingWire
  [The overall labor market remains relatively stable with jobless claims near historic lows (around 197,000–203,000), suggesting that large‑scale layoffs are not widespread across the U.S. economy, though specific sectors and companies are implementing significant workforce reductions.]

A historic hotel is experiencing significant staff reductions due to financial difficulties. The property is currently facing a substantial foreclosure amounting to $149 million. This financial strain has directly led to the decision to cut jobs. The future of the hotel remains uncertain as these financial challenges persist. Further details on the extent of the layoffs were not provided.

Miami Beach, Florida

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/04/02/south-beach-hotel-layoff-all-staff-operator-exit.html

Starbucks is laying off over 220 corporate employees. Approximately 120 of these layoffs stem from workers declining to relocate to the new Nashville office. The company is investing $100 million in this new regional hub. Other layoffs are due to previously announced organizational changes. This follows earlier job cuts announced in May.

Nashville, Tennessee

https://www.inc.com/jamie-mcgee/starbucks-betting-100-million-dollars-on-nashville-120-seattle-workers-face-layoffs/91394964

Austin-based game developers are actively pursuing a union contract following recent layoffs at Microsoft's Xbox division. Workers at Bethesda Game Studios, now part of Microsoft, unionized earlier this year due to concerns about company changes and potential job cuts. The recent workforce reduction, impacting 1,600 employees immediately, has intensified negotiations between the Communications Workers of America and Microsoft. Union representatives allege unfair labor practices and "bad faith bargaining" by the company. The union's priorities include worker safety, job security, and safeguards against AI replacing human roles.

Austin, Texas

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-game-developers-push-for-union-contract-amid-microsofts-xbox-layoffs/amp/

Thousands of former Spirit Airlines employees are still seeking employment nearly four months after the company ceased operations. Many have attended multiple job fairs and submitted numerous applications without success. The job market remains challenging for these displaced workers. Some are considering careers outside of the aviation industry. The situation highlights the significant impact of the airline's shutdown on the local workforce.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://amp.miamiherald.com/news/business/article317057813.html

Two companies announced significant workforce reductions in Michigan during August. Groupe Beneteau, a French boat manufacturer, closed its Cadillac plant, impacting 239 employees. This closure followed 50 years of operation in the community. Additionally, Republic National Distributing Company is laying off 641 workers across five Michigan cities due to a merger. These layoffs are a result of federal WARN Act notices filed with the state.

Cadillac, Escanaba, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Saginaw, Traverse City

https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/08/2-companies-planned-nearly-900-michigan-layoffs-in-august.html

I recently finished a second round interview, but I'm also aware of the ongoing layoffs and such. Thoughts?

Crosby Marketing Communications will lay off twenty employees. This decision follows the loss of a significant contract. The company is based in Anne Arundel County. These layoffs represent the second round of job cuts in the area recently.

Annapolis, Maryland

https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2026/08/28/crosby-marketing-layoffs-annapolis-contracts.html

We really need to address Oracles abuse of H1B. They lay off Americans and then hire more H1Bs at the same time. There should be a requirement for capped H1Bs to have to interview for the job with a group of qualified Americans yearly. This way we can prove the H1B is needed over an American. Especially at Oracle. I guarantee the H1B wont' be needed because we have a qualified American for the job.

For the influx of PIPs coming in, where are you located and which BU? Before someone starts yelling “WHY DO YOU WANT TO KNOW?”, it’s because this would help folks in these countries/BU to know what’s coming and start looking for new roles.

I know we dont have many folks from the stores on this forum, but wanted to share this as well. These folks are working as hard as us and they are often impacted by cuts more than we are. Anyhow, I am sorry they have to go thru this and hope all laid off folks find better jobs soon.

We are being told to create more lower level roles and limit/eliminate the amount of higher level roles. I was looking at some of our postings for C12 roles. They are asking for 5-8 years of specific experience and stating an advanced degree is a plus. I am sorry but 5-8 years of this type of experience should easily demand C13.

The message is clear. Do more with less people and less experience. Sad thing this is the whole damn market. Good luck to all that have been impacted and those that will be. Ugh

AI is positioned to be removing many jobs in the name of OBD.

And I couldn't be more grateful. That place is a disaster, and getting out was the push I needed to find something better. Being let go feels like a punishment when it happens, but with time you realize it's a gift. Go find something that doesn't drain you. You'll thank yourself later.

For your sanity, just assume every department will see cuts. You can either wait and see or take control and start looking now. I know that sounds harsh, but it's the reality.

Video game developer Schell Games has reportedly initiated its first-ever layoffs. Multiple employees shared news of the job cuts on LinkedIn, indicating the reductions began last Friday. The affected departments include marketing, art, design, and visual effects. Reports suggest approximately fourteen individuals have been let go from the studio. These layoffs occur despite the CEO's past public statements against putting jobs at risk.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/schell-games-reportedly-lays-off-staff

AI has become the primary stated reason for US job cuts, with verified figures through July 2026 already exceeding last year's total. While a widely circulated 205,000 figure is likely inflated, official data shows AI cited in over 112,000 layoffs this year, more than double 2025's count. These cuts are concentrated in customer service, data operations, and finance, impacting roles that often serve as entry points for new employees. Companies are increasingly using AI as justification for restructuring, leading to concerns about the removal of foundational training roles. The trend highlights a shift where AI is a common explanation for a smaller overall layoff number.

San Francisco, California

https://startupfortune.com/ai-layoffs-have-already-hit-205000-us-workers-in-2026-matching-all-of-2025/

I'm unsure what to expect after meeting my PIP goals. Hope, everything will be ok. I really need this work to feed my family.

bh um is no different from all the cr-p going on! Since all the policy changes auth requests have dwindled - very litlte work to do! We point this out all the time and were asking how is all this affecting our job security - told with a smile no no….there is always work to do. Nope!!!!! No one can meet their ridiculous productivity requirements and on every 1:1 PL are told to mark us down for not meeting metrics even though there isnt enough work to do!!!!! Then they start tracking our laptops with pega to make sure were are in the applications but there is no work to do!!!!!! Im so glad i got the heck out of UM!!!!!! A nightmare!!!!!!

They are eliminating all of the TLs in practice management, giving them 60 days to find a new job in the firm with not many other details provided on what then. As many of us saw, once you were ISP’d there was no going back, you were black balled.

It’s not over people, they are still cleaning house, no one is safe. Get out while you can.

Widespread corporate layoffs are prompting many individuals to consider significant career changes. These job reductions, driven by factors like AI advancements and restructuring, are pushing workers to evaluate their transferable skills and identify new opportunities. A successful transition involves researching job market demand, acquiring necessary new skills, and making a strategic move for long-term stability. While some may need immediate income, developing a thoughtful long-term career plan is crucial. Many professionals can leverage existing experience in new fields rather than starting over at an entry-level position.

https://www.wftv.com/contributor/rising-corporate/EC7T2E6WFUYB5MUMKFCSEQHAVY/

I’m coming from a different industry and recently received an offer from Chevron for a design engineering position. I’m hesitant to accept the offer, even though the compensation is slightly better than my current company.
My biggest concern is Chevron’s use of engineering outsourcing, particularly to India. I’m worried that, over time, my position could be outsourced or eliminated and the work could be transferred to India.Should I accept the offer despite this concern, or would it be better to reject it because of the potential long-term risk to job security? What factors should I consider when evaluating the stability and future prospects of this position?

I applied for an internal position in Feb, got some pay bump but I RIFed told last Thursday. My previous team has no opening for me and I was told I can apply for roles internally the next few weeks. WTF. Why would they hire someone internally knowing that the position is funded and rif the role in less than 5 months. The only reason given was "funding" but Sr. Dir making a lot more and who does nothing is still there. This is really messed up

Been told OAL is too important to have any layoffs. Even if the Codex skills will automate all tasks, we will be safe unlike other teams.

Manufacturing in Massachusetts will end by 1st quarter in 2027. All manufacturing will be moved to low-cost countries where labor costs are much less.

Employees will not be offered relocation or positions in the replacement facility.

But assigning me things I've never been trained on and expecting magic? That's the kind of stress I can't handle. I'm out of here as soon as I find something, even if it involves less pay.

I've seen too many coworkers get laid off and panic because they'd been out of the hiring game for years. Start looking even if you're staying. Apply, interview, and keep your resume fresh. The worst that happens is you see what's out there. The best is you get an offer you can't refuse. You've got nothing to lose.

All retail is becoming part-time, open availability, and no benefits. Even fast food pays better now.