#layoff

Employee FAQs document has been updated with a new section A entitled, "NEW FAQS AS OF JULY 27, 2026."
A1. My VSP Application was accepted, what happens now?
A2. What happens if I am approved for the VSP, but my separation date is later that I expected?
A3. Can I decline an extended separation date and still receive VSP benefits?
A4. If I am assigned a later separation date, can I apply for another role at Centene?
A5. Will my benefits continue if my separation date is extended?
A6. When would I received the payments of severance benefit if my separation date is extended?
A7. How does a later separation date affect the severance benefits?
A8. How does a later separation date affect 2026 bonus and the amount in lieu of bonus for severance?
A9. Who should I contact if I have questions about my separation date, bonus impact, or VSP benefits?
A10. How do I update the email address on file for the VSP website?

Some are being advised of wtc ot staying at 245 today.
This is the silent layoff.
Suddenly after years of flexibility it’s now hardline?
Be careful Abby you might’ve bitten off more than you can chew.
Consultants aren’t embedded they are external know it alls that have left many companies in its wake.
Stop panicking everyone. There will be balance. That’s how nature works. Calm down

People leader just got an e-mail saying notifications will come out in waves throughout the day

Big Tech companies are increasingly considering voluntary buyouts as a more humane approach to workforce reductions. Google employees are advocating for these offers to be a standard first step before layoffs. Microsoft has already implemented a voluntary retirement program with significant uptake. While buyouts can be less damaging to morale, they offer less predictability than traditional layoffs. The shift reflects the growing maturity of tech companies and their aging workforces.

https://www.businessinsider.com/big-tech-considering-voluntary-buyouts-2026-7

Has anyone who was laid off from Citi and received a redundancy/severance package later rejoined the company?

I’m trying to understand whether there is a formal waiting period before someone can be rehired, particularly where the exit package included severance pay, payment in lieu of notice, or other redundancy compensation.

Does the restriction vary depending on whether the person returns as a permanent employee, contractor, or consultant? Also, is the waiting period counted from the last working day, the official termination date, or the end of the PILON period?

Any recent experience from the UK or EMEA would be helpful.

The sports network ESPN has reportedly laid off Cam Newton as part of a larger round of job cuts. Newton, a former NFL MVP and Carolina Panthers legend, had recently expanded his role with the network. The layoffs come as ESPN integrates newly acquired NFL assets. Several other notable personalities were also affected by these decisions. The exact terms of Newton's contract and the full scope of the layoffs remain unclear.

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article316595675.html

I quit five years ago and received and offer recently. I thought coming back to USAA would feel familiar in a good way. Instead, I walked into a building full of hopeless faces, a toxic atmosphere, and my first meeting was a layoff discussion. People I had worked with before were gone. The place I remembered didn't exist anymore. I handed in my resignation before my second month was up.

Has there been any news on August layoffs?

I always assumed if you gave notice at T-Mobile, they'd just let you go. But a colleague of mine was recently on his way out, then mysteriously decided to stay. He wouldn't say why, but he did hint that the company came back with a better offer. I didn't know they did that.

Is it pay? Job security? Something else?

I know VSP will be followed by layoffs, and I'm guessing it's going to happen within weeks. I'm wondering if it's true that the majority of those laid off in past rounds are people who've been with the company for years, or even decades?

Got a nice raise of nearly $20k. Nothing like getting laid off and realizing you were being severely underpaid in your previous position.

Any hints on the next round of layoffs? After Q2 earnings, or later?

237 billion as of Sunday night! And the layoffs keep coming.

Looks like another major layoff is on its way. This one is probably going to happen on Aug 14th and is expected to be a major one. Mostly it’s going to impact IT it seems

I am hearing numerous layoffs this week. Good luck to everyone

Company is finished with layoffs for this year.

Talked to a leader; says that the GCC cheap labor will crush the US. Layoffs in MA coming soon in SDS. Nice run while it lasted.

I interned here, loved it, and turned down other jobs to come back. Four months later, I'm out with no warning and no explanation. Why hire people if you plan on getting rid of them within months?

Two decades of service, and my biggest hope is getting cut with a package.

I was recently laid off and have had nothing but issues with my account. The problem is, you can’t approach fidelity for help online. On r** for example, the mods will falsely flag comments and posts as spam, downvote you 100 times, why is this an okay practice? Lots of customers leaving, going to Vanguard etc. Loss of customers only leads to may layoffs. But most companies currently don’t seem to care about the American people. Sad times.

I had a horrible Intel manager. I got laid off by this individual though I was given the most difficult task without any training. That person has set me up for failure. But nevertheless I am in faang now. But that individual soon got laid off and is still searching for job it's more than 2 years

Karma is painful

Please don't be stressed out on layoff, it may be rumour or actual layoff. Don’t worry for things, did't happen yet, be a man and face situation when it comes. Laugh, smile and enjoy your life. Work is work, you are living in USA the most resilient job market in the entire WORLD. Where job openings are available every few mins. Enjoy your life!

All, don’t be so quick to sign a separation package. You waive all of your rights. Is it worth 2 months base pay and 2 months cobra? Consider the PIP, you will get one month of both and use this time to look for another job. In my sales area, they are placing solid sellers with a solid performance on a PEP or PIP choice. Why? They may offer a PEP at the end of the PIP, but be cautious, you sign away all of your rights. Believe nothing verbal, if you need something from them for you to sign and leave, get it in writing. And don’t be so quick to work through your manager, wait for HR. Do not trust any Manager or HR for that matter, they are there to protect Benioff.

Check out this case.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/salesforce-worker-allegedly-laid-off-for-taking-care-of-father

I understand everyone is different but there appears to be a lot of getting rid of people for bs reasons.

Wells Fargo WARN notice says it’s coming soon. :(

ORCL investors can't unload this POS fast enough, it closed for the week - barely above the 52 week low!!

Klaxon sirons should be going off for all investors and employees at this point. One thing is certain, however. The August layoff will be a bl**dbath!

When I got the notice, I thought my career was over. Instead, it was the push I needed. I found a role with actual work-life balance, a team that respects me, and no daily dread. And I'm not alone, I keep a running list of ex-colleagues who've moved on and thrived. Not one of them regrets being let go. It's a strange comfort knowing that getting cut might be the best thing that ever happens to me.

What happens if you don’t take it? Is it a laid off situation or voluntarily quit?

I’m hearing this is happening in some pockets of the organization.

If, after all this, Monday comes and I find out I got refused, I think I'm just going to up and quit. I can't handle the mind games this place has been playing with us for months. I guess that could've been their goal, and I hate to say it, but it worked on me. I'm leaving one way or another.

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/16736605/howard-stern-fired-staffer-racy-comment/

every single manager has been laid off or fired overnight?

idk which regular employees got canned. anyone have any actual info on what’s happening?

Anyone hearing rumors of October layoffs? Specifically on the Evernorth side?

What is going on? We got the email about George Dyer with the town hall next week, but we just got a meeting invite from our L5 named 'quick update'. I've sat through countless calls that were named this because folks were laid off. Anyone know anything?

Does anyone know the meeting title that is used for a layoff meeting? Also, who typically sends these out? Is it from HR or your people leader?

So people can be ready for it.

Has anyone else had constant org changes, and it’s not all adding up? As we approach the next layoff round, it’s getting very eerie around here. I’m a bit scared. However, it also doesn’t make sense to do all these org changes only for us to be laid off. I can’t make sense of it.

Heard few people got emails at 9.00 and few will be getting at 11.00 ?
Anyone heard the same ?

Dan and his evil cronies fired you to buy back $1b worth of shares. Just evil

A Maryland union president has strongly criticized the University System of Maryland for allegedly withholding promised wage increases and proceeding with layoffs. The union claims the system broke its contract by not providing negotiated raises to its members. This action has led to the filing of an unfair labor practice complaint and a lawsuit against the university system. Union leaders expressed concern for employees who perform essential work and are now facing job or income loss. The University System of Maryland declined to comment on the matter, citing pending litigation.

Baltimore, Maryland

https://www.wbal.com/afscme-president-blasts-university-system-of-maryland-over-pay-dispute-and-layoffs

Canadian plant-based food manufacturer No Meat Factory is closing its Stanwood facility in September. This closure will result in the layoff of over 120 employees. The company has notified the state of the impending job losses. Impacted workers will receive information regarding benefits and transition resources. No Meat Factory had previously invested significantly in the Stanwood plant after acquiring it.

Everett, Washington

https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/07/23/no-meat-factory-to-close-stanwood-site-more-than-120-laid-off/