#layoffs

I'm almost hoping I get cut while the package is still decent. I've heard stories about companies giving almost nothing. Could that happen here?

I keep asking myself that same question over and over again. Why do we bother? People work so hard, they sacrifice so much, and what do they get in return? They get treated like they don't matter, walked all over, and eventually discarded. The people who actually care about this place, the ones who genuinely give a damn, they're all leaving. And who can blame them? There's no point anymore.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2189 aims to increase the state's minimum wage. The bill passed the House but remains stalled in the State Senate. Pennsylvania's minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour since 2006. The proposed legislation would raise it to $11 in 2027, $13 in 2028, and $15 in 2029. Opponents fear the increase would cause layoffs and harm small businesses.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pennsylvania-minimum-wage-increase-house-bill-2189/

I despise it. And to think there was a time when I liked my job and I was proud to be working here. They've completely destroyed a once great company to the point that most employees are looking for a way out. I never thought I'd be the one saying it, but I truly hate this place.

I got out and my life changed overnight. You have no idea how much of your anxiety is caused by this place until you leave.

Is that still in effect?

Will there be cuts?

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services will begin layoffs. These layoffs are scheduled for August. The company is closing its Phoenix facility. This action affects its 503B sterile compounding business. The company is exiting this specific business segment.

Phoenix, Arizona

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2026/06/30/central-admixture-pharmacy-services-layoff-116.html

https://www.inc.com/amaya-nichole/nike-closing-stores-studios-offices-complete-list-for-2026/91367969

I'm thinking we won't see more cuts until next year. Anyone else have thoughts on timing?

Oregon's registered nurses receive the nation's top hourly pay when adjusted for living costs. Asante and the Oregon Nurses Association are currently engaged in contract negotiations. Nurses express unease due to past economic uncertainties and recent layoffs. The union's bargaining chair states trust has significantly eroded with Asante's administration. This lack of trust complicates negotiations and problem-solving efforts.

Medford, Oregon

https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/trust-important-in-asante-nurses-union-contract-talks-310424/

Yes, there will be layoffs but no material planning has started. The metric which is bugging the ELT is that Seagate's opex is about $100M less per quarter than WD. They have structural advantages such as operating in N. Ireland and MN but nonetheless, WD will cut staff to try to match them.

Any new info?

Microsoft (MSFT) recently disclosed that it is parting ways with up to 2.5% of its workforce. Sometimes companies conduct layoffs because their outlooks have deteriorated, but it's unlikely that Microsoft is cutting employees because it is struggling.

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/microsoft-stock-outlook-remains-upbeat-221454081.html

Central Oregon school districts are implementing significant budget reductions for the 2026-27 school year. These cuts stem from declining enrollment, rising costs, and reduced state and federal funding. Bend-La Pine cut $7 million, Redmond $3.5 million, and Jefferson County $2 million. Despite these large cuts, no staff layoffs occurred across the districts. Positions were eliminated through attrition and staff reassignments, though class sizes may increase.

https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/central-oregon-school-districts-budget-cuts-2026-27/article_642448af-9db5-41c5-93e9-10fde1ffb792.html

Intel announced plans to reduce its workforce to 75,000 by year-end. This represents a 31% reduction from 108,900 employees at the end of last year. The company previously aimed to cut annual operating expenses to $17 billion. CEO Lip-Bu Tan acknowledged these difficult but necessary streamlining decisions. Intel also reported a $2.9 billion net loss in its second quarter due to restructuring.

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/intel-layoffs-intel-expects-workforce-to-shrink-by-25000/ar-AA1JfDmi?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

The Genentech Research and Early Development are among the affected groups. This is not a great time to be laid off, so I wish all the best to all the affected folks. I think management has become too trigger-happy when it comes to layoffs and we'll be seeing much more of this before the end of the year.

But knowing how many of our jobs are being offshored - and not just at HCSC - it's a bit hard to feel all that patriotic.

It's a new week, layoffs are behind us (at least for now), but the atmosphere still feels heavy. I have a feeling productivity is down as well. I certainly still can't concentrate fully on work. You can only push people so much before it starts influencing their performance.

Anybody else tired of working with a perpetual axe hanging over their head? I really can't wait for this whole thing to be over, even if I end up being laid off. I just can't stand this feeling of uncertainty anymore.

I can't stop watching Verizon spiral downward. All the talent and potential being wasted, people going through so much, and the leadership just doesn't care. It's like watching a train wreck in slow motion.

North Carolina school districts face significant budget constraints. These financial pressures are leading to layoffs of school counselors. Student needs for mental health and academic support are currently growing. The state's student-to-counselor ratio already exceeds national recommendations. School leaders must prioritize and better utilize these essential professionals.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

https://journalnow.com/opinion/column/article_06dfad94-b519-5c01-a7b0-dc71ff8f0851.html

They're the source of all our problems. How much major damage do they have to cause before someone acts? They're the ones who need to lose their jobs.

Nike will report its full fiscal year earnings today. Analysts predict a two percent revenue decline and a 21 percent operating income drop. CEO Elliott Hill faces mounting pressure due to continuous negative sales growth. Nike's stock has fallen 34 percent this year, reaching an 11-year low. Investors are impatient despite Hill's long-term turnaround strategy.

https://sportsverse.substack.com/p/a-fateful-day-ahead-for-nike-ceo

When a company keeps cutting people instead of fixing problems, it's a crystal clear sign they're failing. That's where this place is headed.

I can't emphasize enough the importance of documenting everything. I was a top performer and they still tried to push me out without severance. Paperwork saved me. So make sure to keep records of everything. Emails, feedback, literally everything you can think of.

I'm not saying we should accept how things are at Walmart, but I've been looking around and I can't find any retailer that actually treats its employees well. Even the ones that are performing better financially are just as bad to their people. It seems like the only way to get out of this is to leave retail entirely. Otherwise you're just moving from one bad situation to another.

I mean, since getting as many applications seems to be the only goal these days why not branch out and ask all over the place? Who cares about actually selling stuff, right? Let's get those applications and who gives a damn about our actual jobs. Who cares about selling. /s This place is a fu--ing mess.

LiUNA Local 955 plans a protest and march on Monday. This follows 74 employee layoffs at MU Health Care. The union demands good-faith bargaining and living wages. MU Health Care cited financial challenges for its restructuring. The union alleges these cuts violate existing bargaining rules.

Columbia, Missouri

https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/liuna-local-955-to-picket-following-mu-health-care-layoffs/article_b955b77e-32f7-42fd-8a09-1bfcf29404ad.html

How much trouble am I in? Were there any cuts planned for today?

Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs in July 2026. The company expects to cut 5,000 to 5,700 jobs globally. These reductions will primarily affect sales, consulting, and the Xbox division. The move aligns with the new fiscal year and a strategic shift towards AI. This follows previous large workforce reductions in 2025.

https://www.thehrdigest.com/microsoft-layoffs-to-put-more-jobs-at-risk-this-week/

Were there any layoffs in operations/configs? Are they even ever going to hire on new contractors? I've known contractors that have been here for 2-3 years.....

End of July for Halo people no places to go internally

People seem more enraged, more passionate about cuts and mistakes that are being made. More critical of leaders. Loyalty has completely evaporated. It feels different. What do you think?

If a layoff’s coming, why wait? Find better opportunities and move on. Just how things are trending lat

Okay two questions. How many people have been laid off thus far? I feel like we’re all in the dark. Second, what happened to the Reddit page? Did people get found out or something? Just curious why we all never are on there and it only seems to be people asking for references.

You are being let go so that they can loop back around with the same job openings at much much lower pay with the reasoning that AI does the bulk of the decision making.
The 6 figure tech job will very soon be a thing of the past. This plan is unfolding right before your eyes now. Don’t let the lie you tell yourself of “maybe not me” manifest into a false sense of security. Your days a literally numbered on the calendar. Good luck everyone.

Why is Law experiencing another round of layoffs in 2026 after a previous round in 2025? Why do our leaders continue to demoralize?

So Travis was shown the door this week - and rightly so - but when are we ever going to clean up the rest of his management downline? They are every bit as incompetent and inexperienced as he was. You all know the names.

We continue to fall further and further behind in PowerFlex, PowerMax, PowerScale, and PowerStore. There's just little to no innovation or development velocity with any of these groups.

What there is, however, is a lot of excuses, missed deadlines, missed deliverables, and quality control issues. That's a management problem (lack thereof) that needs to be addressed immediately. How long you going to sit on your thumb JC?