#layoffs

Got laid off in July during that round of RIF and while I was going through my closet and kitchen today to donate some items to Goodwill I found so much useless CDW stuff that was given to me during my tenure there.

A full set of copper Moscow mule mugs that have the CDW logo on them. Multiple vests with the CDW logo. CDW shirts (which I know are standard for conferences, but I have several of the same kind that were always just given to me even when I said I didn’t need any more). A standing desk pad. Detachable keyboards. Mugs. Cups.

So much useless junk, and I wonder how much money was spent on it while they’re doing round after round of layoffs and reductions in force.

Workforce change email incoming.

Silver linings and all that.

There's no stability here, and we're expected to figure out new responsibilities with little training or guidance. Between the layoffs, constant management interference, and endless reorganizations, getting anything done is a miracle.

Is anything coming?

Employee - Individual Contributor - Not based in the US - Do not have any stocks

What would actually happen to day to day if this happened?
How long would it take to go through?
Assume there would be cuts (when is there not)? I feel my area could be cut as AI seems to be taking over everything in this silly company.
Would a layoff be better now or post buying if it happens?
Is there any benefit of staying through this?

They eliminated half our team and seem to think the rest of us can magically absorb everyone's responsibilities. We've agreed not to let them turn their staffing decision into our unpaid overtime.

When it comes to layoffs.

For those who got surplussed after moving to a hub, do you get severance offered again?

What the fu-k is this… why you guys (c-level fols) make the most majority of employees go thru such a horrible vibe.

Notify victims on the day of announcement for the plan of layoff.

Are you giving victims time to prepare? Shut up… you guys can provide additional 1month payment if you guys are taking care of them so much.

You guys are just playing, messing with victims, to take advantage of this sh---y event to make you look little bit more responsible on the earning call.

You don’t even deserve this curse, you guys.

I’m done. I’ll find better employers even if I’ll survive. What a horrible company to work for.

Was reverenced two years ago. BEST thing the company ever did for me. Just relax and press on if you get it. Life is awesome outside of PepsiCo land.

My team lost people who meant a lot to me in the last round, and now I'm left trying to manage the fallout. I'm struggling with the stress and can't stop wondering why I was one of the ones who stayed.

If you're job searching, whether you were laid off or not, have you received any offers yet?

The only question the investigation will look at is, did the company layoff American workers in order to use their third party body shop venders to replace the American workers with “ uniquely skilled and highly specialized foreign temporary workers” . The test is that simple. Were you replaced by one of these foreign workers where the company re labeled your position so that they could claim it was different ?

I've spent months picking up extra work while my team keeps losing people, and this latest layoff has finally pushed me over the edge. I don't see a reason to keep giving everything to leaders who won't support the people doing the work.

Yes, the job market is not ideal, but I don't know anybody who didn't have a job within three months. Plus, leaving Citi can only bring you better pay, benefits, and culture. Being laid off is a win at this point.

I've heard there'll be more cuts this month, does anybody know any details?

Have these happened already ? I haven't heard anything, it's usually in October

Someone signed off on my layoff on my birthday. Definitely not the present I was hoping for. I keep wondering if the person knew it was my birthday. Not that they'd have cared, but I really would like to know.

Is this when the layoffs continue?

I'm going to be optimistic for a change and believe that we've have our fair share of layoffs for this year and that November and December will be layoff-free. Usually I'm the local Debbie Downer, but I'm honestly too tired right now. I need to believe we'll get at least two months of reprieve.

More cuts?

Record profits. Billions in buybacks. Wall Street applause.
And on the ground? A culture running entirely on fear, silence, and institutional burnout.

Question a flawed strategic decision, push back on an impossible deadline, or bring real operational truth to the table, and you are immediately marked as a problem. Upward mobility isn’t tied to engineering rigor or delivery; it’s reserved for yes-men and political preservation.

The Leadership Disconnect: Middle managers and Directors have virtually zero autonomy—they exist merely to absorb blowback from the top and pass down unreasonable demands. Meanwhile, executive layers operate with zero accountability, handing down aggressive mandates and public criticism while remaining completely insulated from the ground reality.

HR Is Not Your Ally: Don't let the glossy "culture of care" slides fool you. Going to HR with a genuine grievance doesn't solve the issue—it puts a spotlight on you as an inconvenience to be managed out. The unspoken rule is clear: keep your head down and stay silent.

Human Cost of Record Margins: When restructuring hits, loyalty means nothing. Thousands of people who sacrificed weekends and gave years of their lives to keep legacy platforms alive are cut loose with the bare legal minimum severance—all so executive bonuses stay padded and margin targets look pristine on paper.

The outside sees a global payments powerhouse. The inside is an engine running on intimidation, fear, anxiety, and disposable talent. From Vira, all the way to Yanilsa, Luba and other SVPS, the work is exhausting, it’s demoralizing, and people deserve to know the reality before walking through those doors. these are the most toxic people I've ever worked with.

For those impacted, RSUs will continue to vest for 90 days after termination. So those with Feb/Mar vesting dates will have 2027 shares vested.

It's easy to get comfortable doing the same work year after year, especially when you already know your job inside out. The problem is employers aren't necessarily looking for the same skills they wanted a decade ago, which many who've been laid off in the last few rounds are finding out. Make time to learn new tools and keep an eye on what's changing in your field. Otherwise, you could find yourself at a disadvantage when you find yourself without a job (which we all know is always a possibility at Fiserv).

No shade to the winners but did both Challenge Coins from Evanko go to AI adapters? Not surprising, but what is surprising is that he is not even hiding the fact that patients are not our priority. But saving money by ANY MEANS is (AI, offshoring and then layoffs). I know leadership reads this website. We are not d-mb.

I was laid off earlier this year from Dell. I accessed my Alight Hsa account and found multiple fraudulent debit card transactions posted to my account to the amount of hundreds of dollars. Alight customer service told me the debit card used was issued as dell employee debit card and was still active. So apparently, when you are released from Dell, your Dell issued debit card is still active. I do not even have that card and that card is not visible to me when I access my website Alight Hsa account. So somehow someone used my old employee debit card number. I always shred my old account cards. So check your hsa account for fraud and call hsa customer service to make sure your ex dell employee debit cards are deactivated. I have disputed all of these transactions as per procedures posted with my HSA provider. Dell, the gift that keeps on giving.....

Have heard different stores from people. Sounds like it’s going to be next week at this rate if nothing has been sent out already. Having been through these year after year, one starts to recognize patterns

Closer it gets to Thanksgiving - the more of an infamous nickname they are asking for

The last supper? Thanksgiving harvest? Possibilities

Some teams are now down to a quarter of their original size.

Off-Payroll January 31
NJ

Hocky no likey Spain, so fired everyone.

Good luck and Godspeed.

List impacted groups here for awareness.

Are LRs truly random? Last time my org was impacted they made a big deal saying nothing was performance based, but why would that be?

The education technology company Apptegy has recently undergone a restructuring. This process resulted in the elimination of a number of positions within the company. Apptegy declined to specify the exact number of employees affected by these layoffs. The company stated that the changes were made to align and restructure the team structure. Apptegy remains committed to serving its school districts and municipality partners.

Little Rock, Arkansas

https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/apptegy-confirms-layoffs-in-restructuring-process/

The video game industry has experienced a significant increase in job losses during 2026. As of October 20, over 10,977 jobs have been eliminated, surpassing the 9,197 recorded for all of 2025. This trend has also led to the closure of approximately 35 studios and layoffs at 161 others. Projections suggest that by the end of 2026, the total job losses could reach around 13,077. Despite these figures, the total is still expected to fall short of the record 15,631 job losses seen in 2024.

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/114442/games-industry-layoffs-hit-10977-in-2026-already-surpassing-all-of-2025-with-months-to-go/index.html

We're not expecting more cuts this week?

Hundreds of Texans received layoff notices in October, impacting various industries across the state. Herzog Enterprises saw the largest reduction with 109 employees losing their jobs due to a contract change with CapMetro. Grunt Style is closing two Texas locations, affecting 28 workers, while Prover Partner Care Management is cutting 79 jobs in Austin. A national child welfare nonprofit is also closing its Arlington branch, resulting in 18 job losses. Despite these layoffs, state officials report overall job growth in Texas.

Texas

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/mass-layoffs-texas-22485935.php