#layoff

Somebody mentioned this in another thread, what does that mean exactly? Is it unannounced layoffs? Or something else?

Newport Academy has permanently laid off 68 employees at its St. Cloud teen treatment facility. The job reductions impact various roles across the operation, including clinical staff, support personnel, and administrative positions. The company, operating as Monroe Operations, LLC, officially notified the state of the workforce reduction. The layoffs occurred on September 30th and October 1st. No reason for the extensive cuts was provided in the notice.

St. Cloud, Minnesota

https://knsiradio.com/2026/10/01/857921/

Software company Atlassian is laying off approximately 1,600 employees, representing 10% of its global workforce. This significant reduction is part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence and enterprise sales. The majority of affected employees are located in North America. The company anticipates substantial costs related to these layoffs and office space adjustments. Atlassian's Chief Technology Officer will also be stepping down.

Sydney, Australia

https://www.goodreturns.in/news/atlassian-layoffs-1-600-jobs-cut-as-software-jira-and-confluence-ai-artificial-intelligence-1495479.html

Three companies in Central Florida have recently announced significant layoffs. Hancock Whitney Bank is cutting 52 positions following its acquisition of One Florida Bank. AssistRx, a pharmaceutical firm, is eliminating 86 jobs, mainly affecting pharmacists and technicians. Amentum, a company working at Kennedy Space Center, is laying off 70 employees due to NASA bringing some roles in-house. All three companies submitted their layoff notifications to the state within the last week.

Orlando, FL

https://www.wesh.com/article/central-florida-layoffs-hancock-whitney-assistrx-amentum/73991839

DSV Contract Logistics is set to close its St. Louis warehouse facility. This closure will result in the permanent layoff of 84 employees. The affected workers hold positions such as forklift drivers, operations managers, supervisors, and warehouse specialists. While some employees may have opportunities with a successor provider at the location, this is not guaranteed. The company is preparing to terminate operations at the Grand Avenue site.

St. Louis, Missouri

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/st-louis-logistics-facility-to-terminate-operations-lay-off-84-workers/amp/

Connecticut employers must now report if job cuts are due to artificial intelligence or other technological changes. This new requirement applies to companies filing federal layoff notices. The law aims to track automation-driven workforce reductions. Separate rules will also require disclosure for AI hiring tools starting in 2027. This legislation adds a reporting step for businesses planning automation or outsourcing.

Connecticut

https://news.outsourceaccelerator.com/connecticut-ai-layoff-disclosure/

Who are these tools posting about how they aren’t quitting ExxonMobil? Posts made to look like they are leaving until you read to the end of the post. Crazy that so many people are quitting that the boot li---rs feel compelled to make posts like this about how they aren’t leaving because everything is so awesome..

Layoffs in Western New York significantly decreased in the third quarter of 2026. Employers eliminated 157 positions during this period. This number represents a substantial drop compared to the first two quarters of the year. The trend indicates a slowdown in job cuts across the region.

Buffalo, New York

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/10/01/western-new-york-layoffs-third-quarter.html

New lawsuits are challenging the use of artificial intelligence in employment decisions, moving beyond bias in recruiting to issues of layoffs and rehires. Cases against IBM and Meta allege that AI systems perpetuate discrimination by unfairly penalizing older workers or those with disabilities and protected leave. These legal battles could set precedents for how AI-driven HR technologies are regulated in the future. The core question is whether employers can avoid liability if AI influences decisions, even if the criteria appear neutral. The outcomes may lead to greater transparency in how algorithms are used in workforce management.

https://www.staffingindustry.com/editorial/staffing-industry-review/new-lawsuits-test-ai-s-role-in-layoffs-and-rehiring

California employers must now disclose when artificial intelligence causes mass layoffs. Governor Newsom signed SB 951, requiring specific written notices for AI-driven job cuts. These notices must include a statement identifying the displacement as technology-related. Employers must also detail the number of affected employees, their roles, and the specific AI systems involved. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and notices will be publicly published.

California

https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/california-employers-will-soon-need-to-say-when-ai-causes-a-mass-layoff

Nike has announced a significant restructuring plan that includes unspecified job eliminations. This move comes as the company reported quarterly sales that fell short of analyst expectations. The restructuring will involve consolidating sales regions and establishing a new campus in India. CEO Elliott Hill stated the changes aim to accelerate momentum in the performance business. Employee impacts from these decisions are expected to begin in 2027.

Beaverton, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/10/nike-announces-new-restructuring-layoffs-stock-dips-to-lowest-level-in-13-years.html

Often when there are posts made about layoffs at CDW here, there are many sellers who comment saying that the roles weren’t needed anyway, that they were a waste of money at the company, and even that the jobs weren’t real. As someone who was laid off and was supporting sales staff, it doesn’t feel great being told that my job wasn’t real (especially when it was a hassle to get half of my sellers to actually sell, but that’s another story for another day).

If you’re not a seller, how are layoffs impacting you/how have layoffs impacted you?

Sometimes I think I'll never be able to find any decent job. I feel like I should give up searching for jobs completely - I guess I am just depressed.

If my hours are suddenly cut in half, should I assume a layoff may be next?

Hello!

I recently finished my final round of interviews at Oracle, and the recruiter gave me a soft offer to let me know one was coming. But, since the layoff I saw on the news, I haven't heard back from either the hiring manager or the recruiter. It's been about a month, and I'm worried the whole team may have been wiped out. How should I go about finding out what to do next? Could they honor my offer in another department?

Fiber salespeople were cut today ?

I wish the best for everyone here. I got let go last year and found a new job. I hope everyone gets out!

Some layoff happening? What where

Employees at The Coalition are experiencing heightened anxiety regarding potential layoffs following recent developments. The studio has been working diligently on the upcoming game, Gears of War: E-Day. Despite nearing completion of this key project, a somber mood has settled over the team. The recent dismissal of the narrative director just weeks before release has further fueled these concerns. This uncertainty contrasts with their previous sense of security on a major Xbox title.

Redmond, Washington

https://ixbt.games/en/news/2026/10/01/439550-vmesto-prazdnovaniia-reliza-gears-of-war-e-day-sotrudniki-the-coalition-opasaiutsia-uvolnenii.html

Five Arizona businesses initiated significant workforce reductions last month. Two of these companies will also cease operations at certain locations. These announcements were primarily communicated through official WARN notices. Such notices are mandated by federal law to provide advance warning of mass layoffs. This trend indicates a challenging economic period for the state's employers.

Phoenix, Arizona

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/jobs-economy/2026/10/01/415-arizona-jobs-were-cut-in-september-layoffs/92027379007/

After 13 years with VMW/AVGO/Omnissa I finally found a new role and left. It was a long time coming and honestly my only regret is that I didn't leave sooner. The management I was under was useless and my role kept getting worse and worse. I knew Kevin was being pushed out but to see the CEO replaced also helped confirm my move away. I wish all my former peers the best of luck but to me it looks like a sinking ship.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a manager I had, and I kind of hate admitting this lol, but I think I understand her a lot better now than I did when I was actually working for her.

At the time, some of her feedback really annoyed me. I felt like I was doing a lot, working hard, getting good results, and instead of just recognizing that, she would keep pushing me on things like having a bigger impact, making things scalable, thinking beyond my own team, and not just solving the problem in front of me.

There were definitely times when I walked away thinking, “Why isn’t what I’m doing enough?”

Now that I have some distance from it, I realize that probably wasn’t what she was saying at all.

She was trying to get me to think differently.

A lot of the things she pushed me on — being more independent, bringing solutions instead of just problems, thinking about whether something would still work without me, influencing people outside of my immediate team — are things I understand much better now.

And honestly, some of the feedback that bothered me the most at the time is probably the feedback that stuck with me the most.

I still don’t think she was right about everything, and I’m sure I wasn’t either. But I can appreciate now that she wasn’t trying to make things harder for me. She was trying to help me grow, even if I didn’t always receive it that way.

It’s funny how sometimes you need to leave a situation before you can really understand it.

So yeah… if you’re a manager who has ever given someone advice and wondered if any of it actually landed, sometimes it does. It just might take a while.

I’m grateful now in a way I probably wasn’t capable of being at the time.

So what’s everyone’s thoughts on a layoff before the holiday? Do you think we’ll have one?

Curious if the rumor is true - notice 10/1, off payroll 10/15.

Retiree healthcare support is essentially a bad deal. Part of the VLO bait and switch.

Although there is a “benefit”, based on years of service, the goal is to get the retiree to move on, to save the company money.

The primary plan is Medicare Advantage, with a $0 deductible. So, you can imagine what that monthly premium costs. Of course, the plan is actually designed to support the executives, who have retirement supplements and a lot of money (part of the VLO cult).

And even though you have a “benefit”, based on years of service, once / if you leave the plan for a better annual option, you can’t return, ever. Meanwhile, the executives enjoy the $0 deductible.

In summery, a VLO technique to drive the normal retired worker away, save the earned benefit cost, and of course, support the executives. How do you spell cult?

Anybody experienced this? Were you able to find something immediately?

Hello Bello has announced significant layoffs affecting nearly 70 employees. The company filed a WARN notice with the Texas Workforce Commission on September 28th. These job reductions are scheduled to take effect in late November. This action follows the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in October 2023. Hildred Capital Management now owns the company.

Waco, Texas

https://www.kcentv.com/article/money/business/hello-bello-lays-off-70-employees/500-0550266e-36b5-4007-b0d0-caf18a665dae

A recent appeals court decision clarified employer responsibilities under Hawaii's Dislocated Workers Act following the bankruptcy of an airline. The court affirmed that certain shareholders were considered "employers" for notification purposes. However, the ruling reversed findings for other entities, leaving their employer status to be determined by a lower court. This case highlights the complexities of defining employer roles in corporate bankruptcies. The decision impacts how worker protections are applied in such financial distress situations.

https://www.vitallaw.com/news/labor-layoffs-9th-cir-shareholders-of-bankrupt-airline-were-employers-under-hawaii-s-dislocated-workers-act/eld01c16284e6a19f47208f498370d1eb6809

Novo Nordisk is eliminating 108 positions at its United States headquarters in Plainsboro, New Jersey. These layoffs are scheduled to take effect by the end of the year. The company stated these cuts are part of a broader effort to streamline its commercial model. This action follows previous global restructuring and workforce reductions. Novo is adapting to evolving market dynamics and patient needs.

Plainsboro, New Jersey

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/novo-trims-108-jobs-us-headquarters-new-jersey

BioMarin Pharmaceutical is implementing a significant workforce reduction, with 117 employees being laid off at its Novato, California facility. This action is part of a broader strategy to consolidate the company's global operational footprint. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on December 4th. A company spokesperson stated that the consolidation aims to create a more focused site in Novato. This move is not linked to recent pipeline developments but rather an ongoing evaluation of the company's operational structure.

Novato, California

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/biomarin-lays-117-california-workers-consolidate-footprint

US employers announced fewer layoffs in September, reaching the lowest level for the month since 2022. Despite this decrease, companies are not significantly increasing their hiring efforts. Technology firms accounted for the largest portion of recent job cuts. Employers are adopting a wait-and-see approach due to economic uncertainties and rising costs. Seasonal hiring plans are also down compared to the previous year, indicating a cautious labor market.

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/article/layoffs-are-down-but-employers-arent-rushing-to-hire-for-the-holidays-093000754.html

3 day week enforcement and pips to be enforced after 2 months data and post notification to employees.

Uk Pension change big reduction employee contributions from 27.

= easy way to reduce voluntary staff out

Good riddance and bon voyage to everyone fired and officially kicked-off the IBM payroll in any shape, form or manner today. It has been quite a journey, but I’m sure IBM will somehow manage to find a way to continue functioning without all of you.

Honestly, I’m excited for the next chapter: pretending like you never existed, forgetting your names, forgetting the projects you worked on, and acting like none of your contributions ever happened. After all, that seems to be the preferred corporate tradition around here.

Please don’t take it personally. Once you’re off the payroll, you apparently become yesterday’s problem and eventually, yesterday’s memory.

I’m sure the leadership team will proudly explain how this is all part of the strategy, how the organization is “positioned for the future,” and how the people leaving were somehow conveniently no longer critical to the business.

So farewell, former colleagues. Thank you for your service, your late nights, your projects, your knowledge, and all those years of pretending that any of this mattered.

Now that you’re gone, please understand that we will immediately begin the difficult process of pretending we never knew you.

Good luck out there. And remember: IBM may forget you and you won’t be welcome back.

Can someone post the layoff email that was sent out by Nielsen before they lied and said it was phishing to report it as such? They had directors to managers lying about the email. Russ danced around the question this morning before he had to finally answer and admit what it was.

When is the next round of layoff in Dell IT? Is there a big cut coming in November?

I've noticed several folks announcing their last days in the last 24 hours. Was there a mass layoff that we weren't aware of?

Prudential Insurance Company of America is planning to eliminate 125 positions at its Newark facility. These layoffs are slated to occur between late November and the end of December. This follows previous layoff notices filed by the company earlier in the year. In total, Prudential has announced significant job cuts in Newark throughout 2024. These actions contribute to a larger trend of workforce reductions in the state.

Newark, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/09/prudential-insurance-plans-125-more-job-cuts-bringing-njs-layoff-tally-to-267-for-year.html

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is laying off almost 400 employees at its Kinston facility. The company is closing its Value Semi-Custom cabinet operations at the plant. This action will eliminate jobs directly tied to that specific sector. Some positions will also be consolidated as part of the restructuring. The initial wave of layoffs is scheduled for late November.

Kinston, NC

https://www.witn.com/2026/09/30/masterbrand-cabinets-slashes-nearly-400-jobs-kinston-manufacturing-facility/

A teachers' union has filed a formal complaint against San Juan Unified School District. The union alleges the district refused to negotiate layoff impacts on employees. They also claim the district failed to provide necessary information for representation. The district recently eliminated approximately 194 full-time equivalent classified positions due to budget concerns. The union seeks to ensure affected employees' rights are protected.

Sacramento, California

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article317185315.html