#layoff

It’s been exactly one year since my short meeting that ended my time at USAA. I stopped by here to see how things are going, and all I can say is I feel bad for everyone still stuck there. Even when I left, getting work done was already a nightmare, and from what I can see, it’s only gotten worse since then. If you can, I’d seriously suggest trying to leave. My layoff ended up being exactly what I needed to get out of a toxic place and find something where I don’t dread even the thought of work.

Augusta Sportswear will close its Coburg facility. This closure is scheduled for July 17. Up to 83 employees will be laid off. A limited number of employees may transfer. The facility produces Pacific Headwear custom hats.

Coburg, Oregon

https://www.klcc.org/economy-business/2026-05-14/georgia-based-clothing-company-to-close-its-coburg-facility-lay-off-up-to-83-people

Any rumors of lay offs happening soon? Specifically GO or GM

Plan your exit now.

Spirit Airlines faces a class-action lawsuit from former employees. The suit alleges the airline violated federal labor laws. The company abruptly ceased operations and laid off 17,000 workers without notice. Employees claim they lost jobs, benefits, and accrued pay. The plaintiffs seek 60 days of wages and benefits under the WARN Act.

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/spirit-airlines-employees-file-class-action-lawsuit-carrier-132958371

The Taubman Co. is closing its Bloomfield Hills headquarters. It plans to lay off 105 employees. These actions will take effect on January 9. This follows its recent acquisition by Simon Property Group. Simon Property Group finalized the remaining interest on November 3.

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

https://www.aol.com/articles/mall-developer-taubman-permanently-close-193712165.html

Gotta love how these companies do layoffs.
No one tells you the notification timeline or process to determine whether safe or not

So glad not a new hire or a person with 30 years to work

Cisco Systems announced layoffs affecting fewer than 4,000 employees. This reduction represents less than 5% of its total workforce. The company reported a record quarterly revenue of $15.8 billion. Cisco is reallocating investments towards artificial intelligence priorities. The restructuring program is expected to cost approximately $1 billion.

https://www.peoplematters.in/news/strategic-hr/cisco-announces-5percent-layoffs-while-posting-record-dollar158-billion-revenue-49730

Where do you get money after layoffs to buy shitTel?? Who is actually buying shitTel ?

I'm 63 and was told it had nothing to do with performance, so curious if its worth hiring a lawyer to review the package?

Question for those of you who have been impacted by a layoff recently: I understand that you receive a call/ meeting with HR and you are separated that day. How long after that date did you receive your regular pay (not any severance)? Also, how long did benefits continue, specifically health insurance? Thanks!

Any managers in EU, please weigh in whether you know the dates when the notification goes out.

Around 150-60 been impacted
45% of those are band 6 rest 55% were engineer 1,2,3 . Realistically if we include all those folks who got moved to NRB and Wireless operation teams then realistically the count is 200+

currently in office experiencing our culture sitting next to someone who got RIF’d while they spend all day on zoom with other RIF’d teammates discussing next steps

I always go into the office expecting the worst but this is a new low

I m hearing there was another round today .. is it true ?

For the ones being affected by the LR, are they making it immediate, or did they give you a near future end date? i remember for some of the previous layofss they gave a long notice before the end date; also people from my team got layed off and they were around for 1-2 extra weeks

Heard 10%, what are others hearing?

I felt down for about five minutes. Then I started looking forward to my first good weekend in God knows how long, and then to having this forsaken place in the rearview mirror. I know I'll have a hard time finding another job, but I'm going to enjoy this newfound freedom before I start worrying about that.

I was laid off several months ago. I've gotten to the final round multiple times since then and each time, they pick someone else. The reasons are always vague and feel like excuses. My self confidence is now completely destroyed. I'm losing sleep and I feel awful. The irony is, I'd give anything to have my job back, the same one I hated for years before being cut.

Is this one of the rare situation where we can already know that if we didn't get a notification, we're safe?

I've been running scenarios in my head for days. If I get laid off next week, what do I do. I have some savings, maybe two or three months worth. I could pick up some consulting work, maybe. My partner does work, but their income alone wouldn't cover everything. We could sell my car, move to a cheaper apartment, ask family for help. But none of those are good options. I'm realizing I'm not as prepared as I thought. So I'm asking genuinely, what's everyone else's plan B? Are you ready for this, or are we all just hoping we'll be spared?

Here we go again

"With this, we are making changes today that will result in the reduction of our overall workforce in Q4 by fewer than 4,000 jobs, representing less than 5 percent of our total employee base."

Basically, he's saying it's just 4k jobs, no biggie. He doesn't give a damn that so many families are about to lose their livelihood. It's less than 5 percent, so it's all good. Just a small nuisance, nothing else.

There was a colleague in a different department that I worked with and anytime I look them up on teams they are still there, last seen approximately 2 months ago. I have a feeling they were let go, but wouldn't they be gone from teams by now? Maybe they are on a medical leave, which is why I don't want to ask them. Thank you

Joey Gamrat owns Copper's Dog House and Grazing Table in downtown Kalamazoo. Paid parking was implemented on April 1 outside his businesses. Gamrat reports these changes have driven customers away. Consequently, he has laid off staff and reduced his menu. The City of Kalamazoo plans to offer 30 minutes of free meter parking soon.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/downtown-kalamazoo-business-owner-says-parking-changes-prompted-layoffs

Walmart will reduce its workforce by about 1,000 people. The company's corporate staff faces these reductions. Store workers are not included in this round of layoffs. Major job reductions target corporate offices in Arkansas and California. Local Walmart store positions are mostly secure.

Bucks County

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/local/2026/05/13/walmart-layoffs-arkansas-are-stores-affected-pa/90058151007/

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn will lay off approximately 5% of its global workforce. This reduction affects around 875 employees out of 17,500 staff. The company is reorganizing teams to focus on core business growth areas. A spokesperson confirmed these organizational changes are part of business planning. LinkedIn's revenue increased by 12% in the last quarter.

https://siliconangle.com/2026/05/13/linkedin-experience-company-wide-layoffs/

Takeda Pharmaceutical will cut around 4,500 global positions. These reductions are planned for fiscal year 2026. Hundreds of Massachusetts employees are also facing layoffs. The company attributes these cuts to the decline of its dr-g VYVANSE. This restructuring aims to fund new dr-g development and launches.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/05/takeda-is-laying-off-4500-by-years-end-with-hundreds-of-mass-employees-on-the-line.html

Two of the biggest bootlickers and hardest workers in the office just got the 1-1. Years of dedication without any promotions rewarded with getting laid off like a dog. This is what you get for going above and beyond at Cisco :)

invites go out today/tonight in the US. Unless you already had a scheduled 1:1 this week with your notifying manager, in which case they should have moved your 1:1 to tomorrow, and you will be notified then.

So danger zone if:
You get a 15-30 minute invite for a 1:1 with your manager or your skip for early tomorrow local time.
You had a 1:1 with your manager this week and they moved it to Thursday with no explanation.
Your skip level (or their boss) schedules a team-wide call (your entire team and possibly your manager is impacted)

Americas notifications are to be wrapped up by COB Thursday. If you don’t hear anything by Thursday COB you are likely safe.

OP is @a7+1krhpzg3b, bumping it for great info.

Cisco stock holder is the best thing, one can hope for. I still have 3200 shares and I can bet Cisco will reach 200 in one year from now.

Any word on layoffs for Cricket Wireless/ ATT prepaid?

Total 1 billion restructuring cost. The same amount as 2024, where they impacted 7,000 employees.

As Red Badger, got an email to Cisco All Hands from contract firm for next week, there are hundreds of people, clearly it was sent to everyone ( as I can see anyone I know is already there), for Red Badge, do they send you an email on the day of termination or you will be laid off next week via contract firm?