#layoffs

Canon Middle East, Central & North Africa, the UK, and South Africa are facing massive layoffs. After 13 years with the company, this is something I have never seen before. The new HQ leadership is pushing for maximum profit, and the result is a wave of layoffs across multiple regions.

Heard around at IT that convo's about delivery of layoff just happened. GL!

The Arkansas Department of Commerce (ACOM) is eliminating 27 employee positions. These cuts stem from reported funding issues and mismanagement within the agency. Federal officials previously warned one division about excessive spending and labeled it high-risk. Lawmakers discussed the layoffs and questioned potential racial bias in the selections. Affected employees will not receive severance but are eligible for re-employment consideration.

Little Rock, Arkansas

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/regional/arkansas-news/arkansas-lawmakers-report-state-employee-layoffs/527-c0ed5f08-b575-476b-8fb4-410e9be9b710

Tyson recently laid off nearly 5,000 employees. These cuts impacted beef processing plants in Texas and Nebraska. An Arkansas expert links these layoffs to broader beef industry issues. The U.S. has its lowest beef cow population in 70 years. This trend could lead to more layoffs and plant closures.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/regional/arkansas-news/arkansas-expert-tyson-layoffs-beef-industry-issues/527-2270a346-c9c6-48c9-9bc3-a081f263a89b

Initial unemployment claims in Arkansas rose last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this increase. New jobless claims reached 2,057 for the week ending December 6. This was up from 1,319 claims the prior week. U.S. unemployment claims also increased to 236,000 last week.

https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2025/12/13/unemployment-numbers/87715873007/

DOW is recovering. FISERV is not. Glad I’m out of my position (both the job and the stock).

Even without any rumors, even without any announcements, all I can think about every single day is what's going to happen if I lose my job to cuts. I wasn't like this before, I swear. But with all the small and large cuts in the last few years, I think they broke something in me.

After 15 years of time at State Farm, 3 CEOs, COVID, work from home, hybrid, and whatever comes next - I can safely say that this company is absolutely sc--wed. I dunno who in the chain: Farney, some random VP, or that consulting firm they hired last year thought it was a good idea to push us back to office more frequently - but at least be honest when you give us the reason. It’s micromanagement. Pure and simple. Don’t tell us it’s ‘collaboration’ because if that was truly the case they’d open operation centers again and push the former ops center employees into office.

I thought when Tipsord retired, we could go back to what we had under Ed Rust Jr. A State Farm where you were treated well, trained better, and could build a future towards a good retirement. Boy - did that not happen.

Farney has made it clear he portrays one heck of a down to earth boss but the truth is closer to a Hallmark movie villain. June 1 (in the middle of summer) parents and grandparents have to find people to watch their kids. And the company’s response ‘we got you a totally sweet discount - go check out this page in the intranet’. On top of that let’s talk about the costs of coming into the office. Virtual employees don’t pay for gas, don’t have to pay to go to work, don’t have to waste time commuting - but sc--w the rest of us. Worst career decision I ever made was leaving the ops center for a HUB for opportunity that never happened.

I genuinely hope Progressive pulls away, Geico passes us, and honestly Allstate (because they do 100% virtual). Maybe Bloomington will pull their head from the advertising backside and listen to employees again. Knowing this regime they’d pay a consulting firm who hires Arnold Schwarzenegger (at our expense) to tell them to be a good NAY-BUH to tell them we don’t like it - only to make us come in more.

Arizona's economy recently showed positive job growth. The state added 38,500 jobs over a 12-month period. This period ended in August 2025. Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.1%. This rate is slightly lower than the U.S. unemployment rate.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/economy/2025/11/06/10-biggest-arizona-mass-layoffs-2025/87114393007/

Need a class -action lawsuit against these id--ts! FIS mgmt. should be the folks leaving not the hard working class. I am betting we'll be forced to accept roles with Cognizant to keep a paycheck coming in only to get sc--wed within a year from now. Betting it is the way FIS gets around paying severance packages and Cognizant will get their cut. I am highly irritated with the manner if which they handled their business, and we are all being lied to by managers saying they had no idea, when we know they were included and had likely had to sign off. Deals like this don't happen overnight this has been in the work many many months, pushing a year and I hope they remember karma is a !@#$%

Dell only cares about storage followed by AI servers, nothing else matters. The traditional server business has almost been destroyed and I am guessing that it will soon lose its number one standing in the industry. I am certain that Dell does not care and the people associated to these products will eventually be let go. SAD!!!

Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA) will change its services. The facility plans to become a rural emergency hospital. This shift will lead to about 90 employee layoffs. RMCCA seeks financial stability and continued community service. The hospital board unanimously approved this decision.

https://www.al.com/news/2025/11/rural-alabama-medical-center-ending-inpatient-services-laying-off-90-people.html

AC's a walking lie. Every word out of his mouth is garbage—nobody believes a damn thing he says. He’s not a leader, he’s a joke. Terrible speaker, zero tech knowledge, just hot air and buzzwords.
And yeah, he’s right there helping ship our jobs to India, nodding along like it’s no big deal. But he’ll never own it—he’ll just smile, lie some more, and keep his cushy spot while the rest of us get sc--wed.
He should be the one getting the pink slip. Not us. Not the people who actually know what they’re doing.

An aerospace firm announced layoffs. The firm is cutting its Huntsville workforce. This follows a previous layoff. That prior layoff was near Washington, D.C. The Huntsville cuts occurred weeks later.

Huntsville, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2025/10/21/huntville-aerospace-ai-solutions-layoff-82.html

The timeline for a major local employer's shutdown has shifted. This shift buys workers more time. The original shutdown date is now later. A significant change to the job market is delayed. This employer is a major local presence.

The CCMA plant in Calvert City announced layoffs. Over one hundred employees will be affected by this decision. The company cited financial struggles as the reason for the job reductions. This news impacts the local industrial workforce.

Calvert City, KY

https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/local-industrial-plant-announces-layoffs-campaign-promotes-safe-practices-for-babies/article_71229bac-8b5a-4abb-a7c9-6768fea631cd.html

UCI Health plans to lay off approximately 150 workers. This represents about 1% of its total workforce. Federal funding cuts contributed to this decision. Declining reimbursement from insurers also prompted the restructuring. The integrated health system is undergoing a workforce reduction.

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/mh-uci-health-layoffs-chad-lefteris/

Just found out today from a leadership call Verizon is closing down 30 offices across the nation, and everyone is expected to work from home now end of May is the effective date

Large pharmaceutical companies collectively reduced their workforces by over 22,000 in 2025. This contraction occurred as the industry faces a $300 billion patent cliff. Many firms implemented cost cuts and layoffs to maintain profits. Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi were among those with significant reductions. Conversely, Eli Lilly and Amgen notably expanded their employee numbers.

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/large-pharma-companies-reduced-headcount-over-22000-2025-300b-patent-cliff-looms

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees. This decision follows a downturn in Fortnite engagement since 2025. The company is spending significantly more than it is making. These cuts, along with $500 million in cost savings, aim for stability. Impacted employees will receive severance, healthcare, and accelerated stock options.

https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/todays-layoffs

Received my walking papers. T-Life team / Kevin Lau org. Was told 400 people in Jeff Simon org being notified today.

Would they do that?
If ch 11 is filed is severance also gone?

"Join us for a live session to learn about professional production-grade software development via vibe coding."

Yes OTEX "leadership" really are that stupid.

They think Vibe coding with cheap replacements in India that do not understand the products will work.

What could possibly go wrong?

People that were laid off were lucky. They are no longer subjected to nonsense like this.

In the last five years, we went from nearly 120k employees to just under 90k. When is it going to stop? Is there a goal to reach or do they just plan to keep cutting indefinitely?

For those of you getting laid off, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am waiting for my time to come.

Are they sending out calendar items, or just contacting you out of the blue?

Also, it looks like India is getting hit...hard.

Same pattern, just email, no 1:1..
What the fcuk is this pattern.. when will next wave happens

The Plumas County Office of Education (PCOE) reviewed its second interim financial report. Teachers and librarians attended the meeting to discuss potential layoffs at Plumas Unified School District (PUSD). PCOE officials stated they cannot directly fund PUSD layoffs. However, PCOE could provide a temporary transfer loan to PUSD. One board member voted against approving the report due to ongoing layoff concerns.

Quincy, California

https://www.sierradailynews.com/local/plumas-county-education-officials-review-second-interim-financial-reports-amid-layoff-concerns/

Longtime KTLA reporter Ellina Abovian was fired last month. She stated local TV news must adapt its storytelling. The industry faces consolidation and cost cutting. Broadcasters like Nexstar are restructuring operations. They invest in AI due to declining streaming revenue.

https://letsdatascience.com/news/local-tv-industry-faces-consolidation-and-layoffs-d8bccc80

AmeriPark will lay off 188 workers. The company lost its parking operations contract at Charlotte Douglas Airport. ACE Parking secured the new annual contract. ACE will begin managing airport parking on July 1. Some laid-off employees might be hired by the new operator.

Charlotte, North Carolina

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315153505.html

Bo-m! Studios announced a major organizational restructuring. This integration places many Bo-m functions under Random House Worlds. The changes resulted in layoffs for some personnel. Key roles like publishing, operations, and business planning are now within the larger group. This follows Bo-m's acquisition by Penguin Random House two years prior.

https://www.comicsbeat.com/bo-m-restructures-under-prh-including-layoffs/

BlueOval SK has delayed planned layoffs at its Kentucky battery plant. This joint venture between Ford and SK On is currently dissolving. Roughly 1,500 worker layoffs were initially expected to start February 14. Further job cuts are now anticipated to begin on March 31. Ongoing regulatory approval processes caused this delay.

https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/ford-blueoval-sk-delays-layoffs-in-georgia-battery-joint-venture/815449/

Former employees are demanding action. They previously worked for Central Alabama Water. These demands follow recent layoffs.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.wbrc.com/video/2026/03/24/former-central-alabama-water-employees-demand-change-after-layoffs/

lot machine manufacturer IGT is laying off 700 workers globally. This reduction represents about 10 percent of the company's workforce. CEO Hector Fernandez stated the move aligns resources with business priorities. The company aims to streamline operations for future growth. Severance packages and transition resources are being provided to affected employees.

Las Vegas, Nevada

https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/this-nevada-company-is-laying-off-700-workers-worldwide-3728489/

Sunol Glen Unified School District faced employee layoffs. Initially, four staff members were slated for dismissal. The school board voted to save a preschool teacher and a childcare worker. An art teacher's position was reduced to part-time. A health support specialist and a noon duty supervisor remain at risk.

Sunol, California

https://tricityvoice.com/small-school-district-affected-by-layoffs/

Spotify's podcast group conducted new layoffs on Monday. Fifteen employees were affected, which is about 3% of the podcast organization's staff. Most job cuts occurred at The Ringer and Spotify Studios. Spotify stated these changes aim to improve execution, speed, and team alignment. The company continues to invest in growth areas like multiformat content and video.

https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/spotify-podcast-layoffs-the-ringer-spotify-studios-1236697019/

Are the cuts over for now ? What about Emea ?

Title says it all. Exxon will not stop untill all engineering and research is done in India or even lower cost countries. There are several studies going on now that are looking at BTC capabilities and off shoring to India. The only jobs will be at the physical plants for operations. Everything else will be outsourced. We already have BTC engineers working at several plants in rotation. Look around and see the future. Costs saving are exxons future. The bottom line is the most important constant and nothing else matters.

Vanguard to hire 2k in India. I know the phrase right now is to "grow the workforce" but we all know what it is. Offshoring so they can get rid of American employees who cost more. And even if nobody gets cut here, to do this when so many people at home need a job is despicable. John Bogle is probably rolling in his grave.

Or are they doing it silent