#layoff

What is the difference for anyone let go immediately on 8/10? They essentially rec'd four weeks additional pay just like VSP and they didn't have to work! Their severance begins 9/4 just like VSP.

I can't say I'm being laid off, but I'm definitely being pushed out. The workload is impossible and the support is nonexistent so the stress is suffocating. They're not showing me the door but they're making me want to walk through it myself. And I know I'm not the only one feeling this way.

God speed

Thank you all for working over the 4th of July holiday!! Your reward...job elimination before the Labor Day weekend! Solventum doesn't have any more class than 3M.

Nothing says “we’re thriving!” quite like opening LinkedIn to a fresh Talent Acquisition post by senior leadership celebrating how amazing L3Harris is.................…while people are being laid off.

Apparently, the corporate strategy is:

Step 1: Lay people off
Step 2: Post on LinkedIn about how incredible the culture is and how you love your recruiters
Step 3: Have mediocre mid-level leadership congratulate themselves for successfully navigating “challenging times"
Step 4: Repeat until morale is completely fictional

Talent Acquisition, please, keep posting those beautifully polished “We’re hiring!” graphics and hosting hiring events. Nothing reassures the workforce quite like watching the company recruit externally while simultaneously eliminating positions internally.

Possible reasons:

• not in a hub location
• not in the same location with manger and the team
• high title, high salaries

Good luck everyone!!

I see some people hoping to get laid off.

Anyone wish their manager would get laid off?

Several Coworkers who were laid off last year are still unemployed so if you can coast for another year - do it.

Blue Diamond Growers is continuing to reduce its Sacramento workforce. This is part of a larger plan to close its long-standing almond processing and packaging facility. The closure was initially announced in June 2025. An additional 82 jobs will be eliminated by the end of the year. This action signifies further workforce reduction at the company's Sacramento operations.

Sacramento, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2026/09/01/blue-diamond-82-more-layoffs.html

Cornerstone Building Brands will close its Walbridge facility in December. This closure will result in the layoff of 104 employees. The company cited evolving market and business conditions for the decision. Alternatives were evaluated, but the closure was deemed unavoidable. Employees have been notified of the impending layoffs.

Walbridge, Ohio

https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/cornerstone-building-brands-walbridge-facility-closure-104-layoffs/512-1bc0e481-eec6-4e37-9cc6-f09fd788375b

HCA Healthcare has announced a reduction in a small percentage of its positions. The company cited increasing operational costs, a rise in uninsured patients, and evolving healthcare policies as reasons for the decision. These changes are intended to ensure the long-term strength and patient service capabilities of HCA Healthcare. Affected employees will receive support, including severance and outplacement services. Despite these cuts, HCA Healthcare continues to hire for roles nationwide.

Nashville, Tennessee

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/hca-healthcare-layoffs/

USA will have layoffs again in September.

AT&T’s future headquarters is being built in Plano, and the message is obvious because companies do not move leadership, investment, talent, and major decision making into one place just to preserve the importance of everyone who chooses to remain somewhere else.

Plano is becoming the place where ambitious people go, where relationships with leadership are built, where important conversations happen, and where the next generation of influence inside AT&T takes shape.

People who choose not to move can keep telling themselves that location does not matter, but eventually they may find themselves hearing about decisions after they were made, watching opportunities go to people closer to the action, and wondering why their old office no longer carries the weight it once did.

Companies move forward with the people willing to move forward with them, and I have no interest in protecting yesterday’s comfort while someone else is positioning themselves for tomorrow’s opportunities.

I am excited for Plano HQ because that is where AT&T is building its future, and I intend to be there while everyone who chooses to stay behind finds out exactly what being left behind feels like. You either find yourself in Plano or on the chopping block.

I just very recently found out that you laid off our daughter for some kind of fake intelligence software?!

Do you know how much it cost us to send her to school for that train and how hard she worked to get her degree.

She has worked for your organization for over a decade and now you throw her away like a piece of trash?!

What in the world is going on over at this company?!

Centene has changed so drastically from the company I originally joined that I have no issues with leaving it behind. And I used to love my job. Sad what this leadership has turned it into.

What’s with the push to have the end of year reviews entered in September? Are they looking to layoff again? Doesn’t make sense we still have two months to count as part of our end of year progress?!

That's not always been the truth, but it certainly is now. You're a line item. If they get rid of you, there's always someone else who will take your spot for less money. It doesn't matter how hard you work or how much you know. There's always somebody cheaper.

Tracking participants count #general Slack channel in Oracle One workspace, as the fastest available proxy indication of ongoing layoffs.

• aug01-sep01: 1899 reductions, 995 additions, 150197 (-904) end count
• jul01-jul31: 2975 reductions, 1736 additions, 151101 (-1239) end count
• jun01-jun30: 1723 reductions, 1299 additions, 152340 (-424) end count
• may01-may31: 2271 reductions, 942 additions, 152764 (-1329) end count
• apr01-apr30: 2286 reductions, 1583 additions, 154093 (-703) end count
• mar01-mar31: 12446 reductions, 844 additions, 154796 (-11602) end count
• feb01-feb28: 943 reductions, 1143 additions, 166398 (+200) end count
• jan01-jan31: 1604 reductions, 1834 additions, 166198 (+230) end count
• dec01-dec31: 1119 reductions, 844 additions, 165968 (-275) end count
• nov01-nov30: 1614 reductions, 1310 additions, 166243 (-304) end count
• oct01-oct31: 2498 reductions, 1768 additions, 166547 (-730) end count
• sep02-sep30: 6380 reductions, 861 additions, 167277 (-5519) end count
• aug14-sep01: 733 reductions (based on Slack very few data points), 172796 (-733) end count
• aug01-aug14: ?2900 reductions in IDC (based on media reports), 173529 (-2900) end count

Limitations of these stats are covered in detail in comments.
I will post daily in comments on the count change and running current month total.

There is a troll trying to impersonate me and post fake Slack stats; protection measures are covered in the first comment.
My public key used to prove identity: ssh-ed25519 AAAAC3NzaC1lZDI1NTE5AAAAIPh3BL62QOGXk95TzS980uSckZd1M5YPGqouR0iHWumB slack-stats

Another layoff day today to start off the month but so far it's been quiet. Anyone hearing a big wave coming later in September/October? I've heard whispers that certain groups will be impacted in Q4. Let's wait and see.

Just heard it is possibly happening in Palm Bay/Melbourne. Does anyone know anything?

Part of nova. Laid off.

I expect to be cut this month in September (USA) and I was wondering how the package on the 8th was structured.

Thanks in advance!!

Just got out of a meeting with our ED, her exact quote “after a thorough review of everyday business, the business decision was made to eliminate the roles of your manager and lead.”

A few of my friends/ coworkers are leaving the company instead of relocating. I’m sad to lose great people. We did big things together and am close friends with many. I respect their choices and wish them well.
Hard to expect people to uproot their families when more layoffs in Houston are expected.
How many did not relocate? Is there %? Seems like a majority but may be my team.
They will be missed. Good luck.

Layoffs will be 1:1 style around 3pm EST after. Look out for your manager to contact you randomly towards the end of the day.

The Sheraton Arlington Hotel will cease operations permanently in early 2026. This closure will result in the termination of employment for 110 staff members. The hotel is situated near prominent local attractions in Arlington. The exact reasons for the hotel's closure have not been disclosed. A WARN Act notice was filed by the management company regarding the layoffs.

Arlington, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/arlington-sheraton-hotel-closing-lay-offs/287-c0142df5-95b4-460b-81f3-a8f5e5b191b8

Amazon is permanently laying off 121 employees across multiple Washington state locations. These cuts impact various roles, from entry-level positions to vice president-level executives. The company is providing affected workers with 90 days to seek internal transfers. These layoffs are part of a larger trend of workforce reductions by Amazon. The company is significantly increasing its investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Seattle, Bellevue, Sumner

https://hoodline.com/2026/08/amazon-cuts-121-more-jobs-in-seattle-bellevue-as-ai-spending-hits-220-billion/

A podcast episode titled "Coffee 'N' Law" featured employment lawyer Ashley Brown. The discussion focused on considerations for employers planning layoffs and terminations. Brown shared insights with host Amy Davies of First30. The episode is part of HR Law Canada's content. It requires a free membership to access full details.

Canada

https://hrlawcanada.com/2026/08/coffee-n-law-layoffs-and-terminations-with-ashley-brown/

Here’s the last 10 years of Walmart layoff history. You can see layoffs for this year are winding down:

[ ] January- 3 times
[ ] February- 2 times
[ ] March - 5 times
[ ] April - 7 times
[ ] May - 5 times
[ ] June - 6 times
[ ] July - 8 times
[ ] August - 5 times
[ ] September - 3 times
[ ] October - 2 times
[ ] November - 1 time
[ ] December - 6 times

Doesn’t mean they are completely done.

Anyone hear about layoffs later this year? Someone on my team with connections said there will likely be layoffs in December/January depending on how many people quit with the November RTO mandate. The wish from the top is many people quit instead of return.

Plot twist is the layoffs would not just be in Minnesota, but elsewhere as we continue to wind down presence in various locations.

All rumors, but from a good source.

T-Mobile is implementing a round of store closures and employee layoffs this fall. The company will be shutting down seven locations in Washington state. These closures will result in the layoff of 77 employees. Michigan stores are not affected by this current wave of reductions. The affected layoffs are scheduled to occur between late September and mid-November.

Michigan

https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/08/31/t-mobile-closing-stores-michigan-washington-cutbacks-layoffs/91543804007/

Buffalo Newspress Inc. ceased its Buffalo printing operation in July. This closure resulted in the layoff of 81 employees. The company's decision impacted local employment significantly. Further details about the reasons for the closure were not provided in the available text. The article focuses on the immediate impact of the layoffs.

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/08/31/printing-company-laid-off-81.html

WPP PLC is implementing a significant layoff of up to 1,000 employees. This move is part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency. The company plans to divest non-core business segments and reduce property assets. These actions are intended to streamline operations and cut costs. The advertising giant is adapting to a changing industry landscape.

London, United Kingdom

https://www.gurufocus.com/news/9061082/wpp-plans-further-layoffs-amid-restructuring-efforts