#layoff

Anyone else reached that magic stage of corporate where no one knows what you do including you? Responsibilities evaporating. is this job security , organizational incompetence or a layoff load screen

If so please share your State/Plan

I’m so sorry that we are all going through such an anxious time right now. I wasn’t eligible for the VSP and am almost certain to be RIF’d — so please know I understand the fear and anxiety. I hope everyone impacted ends up better than they were before.

I was wondering if anyone who has been RIF’d today can share whether or not they were offered any kind of severance?

Just heard rumors about potential layoffs in August/September in Fusion apps . It seems like the selection process might involve a review of unvested stocks not performance – anyone have any insights on what that looks like?

I'm not one of them, I'm just curious, since some got such distant final dates.

So seeing all the RIF posts from today. Anyone from NJ? Have you heard anything about Fidelis NJ?

That seems to be the only way out of this mess that's even a bit positive at this point.

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IS THERE GOING TO BE ANOTHER LAYOFF 08/2026…. OPTUM/UHC

If you were RIF'd today, please provide STATE, LOB, DEPT. plz & thank you. also, good luck out there

Got my message at 9am.

Good luck everyone! I'm surprisingly not upset. I think it's because I always felt like we were triplicating work already done by bigger teams. Maybe I will feel some type of way later, but right now, it's just indifference.

Who's hoping they are on the list?

Layoffs have started and there is no end in sight. Sad to see so many post on LinkedIn.

Still waiting to receive the severance pay! No response or notification from anyone. If you got paid, was it direct deposited or received a check?

The city of Dallas is eliminating 72 positions within its public library system as part of upcoming budget adjustments. This decision is a result of a thorough operational review and a move towards a modernized staffing model. Some of the affected roles are currently vacant, though the exact number has not been specified. The city aims to maintain all library branches open by shifting adult learning services to a partnership model. These changes are occurring amidst a significant budget deficit for the city.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county/city-dallas-laying-off-some-public-library-employees-upcoming-budget/287-e1755fb0-74af-4905-a6b7-a5cbbacc95f6

Over 300 employees at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will lose their jobs. This layoff is due to a contract change for parking management services. SP Plus, the current provider, will see its contract end. LAZ Parking Texas LLC will take over the airport's parking operations. The affected workers will be laid off on September 30th.

https://communityimpact.com/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/transportation/more-than-300-sp-plus-workers-to-be-laid-off-from-the-airport-in-late-september/

Is there a WFR list open for Ireland?

I keep looking for a new job but no luck yet. One day I'll get out on my own terms and leave this place in the dust!

I am hearing about folks getting meeting invites today and marked as private. RIF discussions may be starting today.....

TikTok is closing its Nashville office and laying off 250 employees. This move impacts the team responsible for content review on the platform. The company cited streamlining operations and aligning teams for long-term growth as reasons for the closure. TikTok is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence for content moderation. This decision comes as the company operates under a new U.S. joint venture structure.

Nashville, Tennessee

https://balleralert.com/tiktok-layoffs-nashville-office-closure/

Logged in this morning no meeting scheduled…..should i take that as a good sign im not getting cut?? I wasn’t eligible for the vsp

Tennessee has experienced over 5,100 layoffs through the first half of the year. Shelby County alone saw nearly 1,500 of these job reductions. The article indicates a significant increase in workforce reductions across the state. Specific companies and sectors contributing to this figure are not detailed in the provided text. This trend suggests a challenging economic environment for employment in the region.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/08/07/tennessee-layoffs-metro-comparison-june-2026.html

Didn't lift a finger after. No phone calls, no emails, no messages went underground right after giving notice. Best thing I ever did. Nobody missed me and I didn't miss them. Catching about 2-3 hours of rays and vitamin D a day. Kicking back and relaxing. Save your money folks. I rolled that pension out of the system into an IRA. That along with my 401K I 3-4X it in the past few years. Too many people live beyond their means at ATT. Typical corporate suburban oatmeal brains.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has eliminated 26 positions due to federal funding reductions and delays. This action reflects broader financial challenges impacting research institutions nationwide. The affected roles supported scientific research and institutional operations. WHOI relies heavily on government grants and contracts for its funding. These layoffs highlight the vulnerability of scientific endeavors to federal budget fluctuations.

Woods Hole, Massachusetts

https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/local/2026/08/08/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-layoffs-cape-cod-falmouth/91118431007/

Who on the Operating Council, in your opinion, should our new CEO layoff first?

Was fortunate to eventually land another position. Trying not to take anything for granted and always keep my resume updated. Hope all of you are doing well.

As someone who was not eligible for the vsp, how likely is it that id be laid off instead of someone who was eligible but chose not to take it? Im a CSA ( customer service advocate) and no one on my team has received a meeting invite.Any word on how they’re laying people off? Is it merit based or longevity?It makes no sense to lay off the people who accepted the vsp.

Look like a lot of people in Fideliscare (those who didn’t take VSP) some did not read the part of potential layoff in August and some are nervous.
Another thing some think everything is business as usual yet at the same time management is in meetings. A lot of marketing reps took VSP some leaving SEPT/DEC/MAR

Heard a couple of mgrs. mention in meetings this week that changes are coming to those that roll up to BB and AI (IYKYK who they are) tech directors. Of course, no details.
I'm speculating more layoffs and reorgs? anyone else hear this and/or have intel?

So when will know when the 1st lay off will occur it’s August 7th? I need a report let’s talk about it!

If you’re comfortable sharing, I’d appreciate hearing about:

• How many years had you been with the company?
• What location were you in?
• Was it a complete surprise, or were there warning signs?
• Were you placed on a PIP beforehand, or was it unexpected?
• Were you notified by email, or in a 1:1 meeting?

I think hearing different experiences could help others better understand what to expect.

https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/xerox-cuts-1255-jobs-in-first-half-as-lexmark-integration-continues/

Norwalk-based Xerox Holdings Corp. eliminated 475 jobs during the second quarter and 1,255 positions during the first half of 2026 as the company integrates Lexmark International and restructures its operations.

100% be cautious of this.. You’ll read a lot of people say something like “oh I got a job during those 60 days and kept the severance”. I did this. Lost my severance. Then got laid off two months later at my new job. 8 months later im back here. In a role 3 levels lower than when I left.

Remember those 60 days you’re still employed. If you accept another role. You aren’t laid off. You’ve now quit.

It’s a notice of potential employment loss due to layoff. If you accept another role during that time you quit your job and took a new job. These companies have automated systems that notify each other. Especially with workday.

Very much do start your job hunt immediately. It’s a long drawn out process with multiple rounds of interviews.

Just don’t accept the role until day 61.

I beg of you - listen to my advice.

This isn’t a layoff post, but it’s a precursor. Word is finally leaking out that Senior Managers are getting individual reports on employees… how active they are, and they’re also able to select platforms by seal ID how much time every employee is spending in each program. What they promised wouldn’t happen is here. Word is leaking out all over corporate sectors and mid managers are warning ppl.

Departure posts on LinkedIn are again on rise? Is it because of PIPs, people retiring or leaving in droves? Whats going on? All the departees seem to be saying how good of an experience they have had but yet leaving?

...because Nielsen's is going to ream the shlt outta ya'll. The Elliott PE / Nielsen blueprint is ruthless. Worth checking out:

https://www.thelayoff.com/nielsen

A new wave of job reductions is impacting North Texas. Essendant will close its Irving facility, resulting in 136 layoffs. BioTouch is also cutting 59 positions in Coppell. Additionally, a contract change at DFW Airport has led to employee notices. These developments signal a challenging period for the region's workforce.

Irving, Coppell

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2026/08/06/north-texas-layoffs-irving-coppell-dfw.html

Howard Stern's show has undergone significant staff reductions in two separate layoff waves. At least 50 employees, comprising two-thirds of the total staff, have been terminated. These cuts occurred in February and again in July, impacting both behind-the-scenes and on-air personnel. The layoffs follow Stern's contract renewal with SiriusXM, despite his earlier comments suggesting job security for his team. Some affected employees were reportedly offered severance packages with non-disclosure agreements.

New York, New York

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/16804527/howard-stern-fired-radio-show-staffers-two-layoffs/

The company is implementing another round of layoffs. These job cuts coincide with significant changes in its executive leadership. A former Oracle executive has been appointed to a role with increased responsibilities. This executive will report directly to CEO Marc Benioff. The company is undergoing these adjustments as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts.

San Francisco, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/08/06/salesforce-layoffs-415-mission-st-executives.html

Springfield's True Value distribution center will close by year's end. This closure will result in the layoff of all 62 employees at the facility. A staffing agency issued a WARN notice to state and local officials. Layoffs are scheduled to begin in October and continue through December. The affected workers are not unionized.

Springfield, OR

https://www.klcc.org/economy-business/2026-08-05/springfields-true-value-distribution-center-close-lay-off-62-employees