#layoff

I verbally heard in a bunch of meetings where Q3 2027 is when contract renewals are going to happen with US and Canadian staffing agencies and given how the CEO and the executives have been rooting for "APAC" (India) and AI. There is a huge chance that they are not going to renew their US and Canada contracts.

So is it still happening on Monday ?

Layoffs are around the corner. I am feeling so bad.

Any RIFs yesterday?

Hehehe an entire team is about to put in their notice because of the way this company is being run

Not to sound like a person‘s paranoid… But as they say, if it’s true, you’re not paranoid: has anybody posted anything on this site and then found out and fired?

The Newport School Committee voted on May 12 to lay off 17 teachers. This decision is effective on May 29. The layoffs are strictly for financial reasons. The district faces a roughly $5 million budget deficit. Many community members and two committee members opposed the cuts.

Newport,

https://www.newportthisweek.com/articles/newport-school-committee-votes-to-layoff-17-teachers/

Cisco announced job cuts affecting approximately 4,000 roles. This reduction represents about 5% of its global workforce. The company is restructuring to shift resources towards artificial intelligence. These layoffs occur despite Cisco reporting record revenue and profits. Cisco previously laid off a similar number of workers in February 2024.

https://www.thehrdigest.com/cisco-layoffs-set-to-affect-4000-roles-as-ai-redefines-operations/

Tiffin Motorhomes closed its Winfield, Alabama plant on May 12. This action resulted in 139 employee layoffs. Closure plans were announced through a notice in February. The facility ceased operations as part of a business consolidation. This consolidates production at their Red Bay campus.

Winfield, Alabama

https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/05/15/tiffin-motorhomes-closes-alabama-plant-lays-off-139/88737076007/

The WCCUSD school board approved dozens of layoffs. The district must address a $127.2 million shortfall. The board spared several popular programs from cuts after community testimony. Teachers, custodians, and administrators are among those affected. The board also cut $1.8 million in various contracts.

Richmond, California

https://richmondside.org/2026/05/14/wccusd-board-layoffs-budget-cuts/

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) plans to lay off hundreds of teachers. This action addresses a projected $732 million deficit for the next school year. Federal COVID-19 relief funds, which previously supported staff, have now ended. The district has also seen a significant decline in student enrollment since 2019. CPS officials are exploring other funding sources to mitigate the shortfall.

Chicago, Illinois

https://chicagocrusader.com/hundreds-of-teacher-face-layoffs-amid-projected-cps-732m-deficit/

I was laid off a couple of month's ago.
Out of curiosity, I sent a test email to my old address to see what happened. There was no bounce back reply from the server.
Does that mean my mailbox is still active and someone like my old boss has control of it now?

I've been in "corporate america" long enough to understand that the decision to surplus you often goes beyond just performance or willingness to improve, it often hinges on the fact if your supervisor or leadership chain like you. If they don't like you or you're always seeming to cause a problem, you're likely one of the first to be selected.

Lots of critical engineers on critical location are leaving, it is the biggest stupid lay off I have ever seen...

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?