#layoffs

Our stores haven't been doing well. I think because food prices are so high and now gas has gone way up, people are cutting way back on non-essentials.
I thought we'd be fine this year, but more layoffs are happening. I would suggest finding a more stable company.

The most productive, most liked because she's always helping others, the most knowledgeable person on our team, the person who made our manager look good was laid off. So tell me, if all of that didn't save her, then what's there to do to be safe? The answer is simple, nothing.

Legitimately sickening that he is making millions while overseeing years of layoffs and decline. Make sure to vote against his pay in the proxy voting! Since apparently TRP is too chicken sh-t to send out an employee survey for the last 4? 5? years, this is one way to let your voice known.

Sad, but expected. Sorry don't want to say more.
5 out of 12.

RSUs is vested and showed up in accounts already
submit 2 week notice soon :)

Do your best, always. Still, the reality is that the days of staying in one position for 20 years, earning steady raises, and feeling protected from RIF conversations are gone.

For those who are hurting, it makes sense. You invested a lot of yourself. But it’s also a moment to reflect, especially when younger generations have often been labeled as less committed or less invested. When they were just more optimized. You should have been learning from them.

This is the reality of 2026. Nothing work related is special about any of us.

My heart goes out to those who are out of work. There is something here for all of us to learn.

AC actually understood the product and knew how to protect it. I vividly remember him jumping in on earnings calls to take product-related questions over MP and TE.

Now we literally hand entire NFL sideline teams Panda Dunks to wear en mass on national TV. When did it become cool to wear something that everybody can have?

Speaking of, I hear we're about to ki-l another franchise out of desperation - the AM90... in the most iconic colorway. What are we doing here??

It's not all about juicing short-term revenues to hit quarterly targets. EH deserves better from his 2nd in command.

What are things you want everyone to know about this crazy company?

We need a union & this wouldn’t be happening. 7 from my team (including myself) were laid off yesterday. Lame Teams meeting, call muted, read from a script, no emotion, on/off in 7 minutes total. 14 years of dedicated service to our customers gone!! They don’t care. We are just a # and they want more $ to pad their own retirement plans and bank accounts. Sickening!! It’s time to expose what we know…

For anyone that thinks you aren’t replaceable, ponder this:

How many employees does UHC/Optum ‘really’ need to run business for jobs that can’t be automated or OGS to complete? C&S (Community & State) and a few E&I (only if US employees are required per their contract).

Whatever your answer is, cut that in # in 1/2. Once cuts are complete in Q1 2027, remaining US FTEs will be doing the work of 2-3 employees. Think not? It’s already happening.

A few questions:
How many layoffs have occurred in 2 years? How many teams disappeared?
What happened to their work?
Which depts absorbed it or was it considered irrelevant?
How many GL30+ have left in 2 years?

There has been whispers for the last 18 months of at least one of the Irish sites closing to cut costs. But only one of them is actually owned (Limerick) and Cork still has manufacturing which leaves Dublin on the cutting block perhaps. Anyone else heard similar?

Same as Title

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cbs-news-layoffs-6-staff-1236694889/

Majority of UHC/Optum job postings are bogus/faux. They are posted to suffice investors & shareholders that business is booming. Employees know differently. Stock has taken a hit & the scramble continues. Mass layoffs are desperate attempt to save the sinking ship.

For those let go, don’t plan to get re-hired. It’s smoke & mirrors on our job boards. HireVue, interviews with recruiters & hiring managers - it’s all faux. This is reported to investors & gives illusion all is good. Facts don’t lie.

Turns out there was actually a real annual layoff recently, not related to the Coffee Badging thing, even though this enforcement accelerated greatly and many people were laid off for that too.

But it is odd that the annual layoff where people were let go for cost cutting reasons from the company didn't make waves on this forum at all.

Let's see...

• no clear vision
• no real leadership
• no accountability
• bloated executive suite
• failure to keep products moving forward
• no real R&D or innovation
• brain drain

And we are getting rid of MORE workers to fix the sinking ship? When it was the leadership's responsibility to get us ahead? So if they aren't responsible for anything, why are they here again? Let us make the decisions instead, that way if I'm going to be fired it'll be my fault.

And we are divesting as well. So what has been the real purpose of acquiring so much tech? The board members have made these decisions all from long ago until now. Did they finally give up? I stand to argue that none of them know what they're doing and they have no real business sense, they got lucky with some acquires and with their poor business skills have failed to keep momentum going forward.

We were on the right track to fire Mark but we forgot to get rid of the puppeteer, Mr. Tom Jenkins himself along with the board members who have been making these poor decisions after poor decisions since it all started. But that's impossible because ALL the board members are incompetent, and there's no one above. So it's game over.

The final cherry on this cake (truly an insult to us all) is that we hired an executive failure from BlackBerry to take over as the master puppet. Tom Jenkin's hand can reach all the way through and it still won't make a difference.

This is really fascinating and funny to watch evolve in real time. The funnier part is that we have/had the tech to be great. Despite what many of you say about our products being "cr-ppy" which is merely a symptom of bad leadership, we had the chance many times to take it to the next level and instead we sat our as--s down draining whatever life was left of these products until they started to crumble. And then they have the audacity to sp-t in our faces for these failures.

I am truly sorry to everyone who has been and will be affected. The economy is not great, and some of us need our jobs more than ever. You have been failed by corporate toddlers, you deserve better.

As for the corporate toddlers, go back to business school and this time don't skip classes.

Any insight on which depts/teams on the upcoming lists? There are 4 more layoff dates - along with individual layoffs thru Q4 2026.

Anyone have the list they can share?

Liberty Home Choices announced its impending closure. More than 600 workers will be laid off. An economic downturn was cited as the reason. The industry struggles with low Medicaid rates. High employee turnover also affects the sector.

Philadelphia, PA

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/03/19/liberty-home-choices-closing-layoffs-warn.html

GL31 here - Execs will conduct individual layoffs throughout the year. This will be in addition to group layoffs of misc teams. In cases where there’s only 1 individual from a team being RIFd, this will be a 1/1 call w direct leader.

Meeting w leaders was 3/19 after massive layoffs complete to give notice of ‘next steps’. They are aware employees are expecting notices & the goal is to keep the next dates ‘confidential’ and have the ‘element of surprise’. Expect the unexpected as more deep cuts are coming.

My friend & peer is GL32. Informed GL30-32 will be part of the ‘individual’ layoffs as to not cause alarm to their teams. Expect sudden ‘retirements’, ‘spending more time with their families, pursuing other opportunities’, etc. But in the end, we all know they were booted & forced to leave. It just sounds better when it’s presented as though it was their choice vs forced.

Buckle up - lots more cuts on the horizon.

Goldman Sachs plans a new round of layoffs in April. These cuts will target underperforming employees. They are separate from the bank's usual annual workforce reduction. The firm is adopting a more continuous performance management strategy. This reflects a wider trend across Wall Street.

https://www.peoplematters.in/news/strategic-hr/goldman-sachs-eyes-april-layoffs-of-underperformers-as-performance-scrutiny-rises-48886

Major Legal Battle with Creditors (BIGGEST STORY) This is a high-stakes financial fight tied to ~$26B in debt, and it could shape the company’s future restructuring.
Subscriber Losses + Heavy Competition: Optimum lost ~62,000 broadband customers in Q4 2025.
Financial Performance (Latest Earnings): Q4 2025 revenue: ~$2.18B (down year-over-year)
What Changes Are Likely Coming Operationally: Read the writing on the wall!!

BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland appeared on WISN-TV Channel 12. He discussed recent business headlines in southeastern Wisconsin. Topics included the closure of Rare Steakhouse in downtown Milwaukee. Major layoffs at two Sturtevant companies were also highlighted. Cree Lighting is eliminating 172 jobs, and United Natural Foods is cutting 443 jobs.

Sturtevant, Wisconsin

https://biztimes.com/biztimes-editor-talks-on-channel-12-about-the-closure-of-rare-steakhouse-and-major-layoffs-in-sturtevant/

Algoma Steel is proceeding with significant workforce reductions. Approximately 1,000 of its 2,366 employees will be affected. The layoffs are being implemented in a phased approach. Some employees received extensions beyond their initial layoff date. This action supports the company's transition away from integrated operations.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

https://www.indexbox.io/blog/algoma-steel-layoffs-proceed-in-phased-approach-with-some-extensions/

80 news jobs in Springtown Derry Northern Ireland. Full steam ahead!

https://www.derryjournal.com/business/plans-for-new-expanded-clean-room-with-potential-for-80-jobs-at-seagate-in-derry-6038221

Derry City and Strabane District Council has received plans for a new, expanded clean room at Seagate in Derry.
Council’s planning portal recently received the planning application, which seeks to partially demolish the existing, single storey fab 1 clean room and replace it with a new, three-storey extended fab 1 clean room.

Last September Seagate announced a £115 million, five-year investment to develop new hard drive technology, which could see the creation of up to 80 highly skilled new jobs at the manufacturing facility.

Was today’s payment for vacation or was that the special payment? I know we will receive a stub in the next couple of days via mail but curious if anyone knows now

Americans are cutting back on spending due to rising gas prices. Gas prices are approaching $4 a gallon after the Iran war. Economists predict sustained price increases could strain household budgets. Despite these pressures, U.S. unemployment benefit applications decreased last week. New jobless claims fell to 205,000, below expert forecasts.

https://www.businessreport.com/article/roundup-the-squeeze-begins-layoffs-not-yet-baton-rouge-built

For those who have left or have received termination letter, what are the severance amounts vs estimate? Please state YEE and % difference between estimate and actual.

Western Wyoming Community College announced nine additional position eliminations. Five of these positions are currently filled. The college identified an increased budget shortfall. The new estimated shortfall is approximately $5 million. This figure increased from an earlier $1.5 million estimate.

Green River, WY

https://www.greenriverstar.com/story/2026/03/19/county/western-announces-additional-layoffs/13683.html

DW?

Ingka Group, Ikea's largest franchisee, plans to cut approximately 800 jobs. These reductions will occur within its Group Functions. CEO Juvencio Maeztu stated the company grew too complex. The move aims to simplify the organization for speed and agility. The company will also invest in employee training and development.

https://www.retaildive.com/news/ikea-800-job-cuts-layoffs-ingka-group/815202/

Snowflake confirmed "targeted" staff cuts. These adjustments align teams with the company's long-term strategy. The cuts specifically affected its technical writing and documentation team. Snowflake aims for operational efficiency and more AI products. Other tech companies also made layoffs due to AI focus.

https://www.businessinsider.com/snowflake-layoffs-strategy-ai-growth-2026-3

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies confirmed layoffs at its College Station facility. This decision followed a strategic review of the company's portfolio. The company aims to improve efficiencies and align operations with customer demand. A small number of roles were impacted by this effort. Impacted individuals will receive support including severance packages.

https://www.kbtx.com/2026/03/19/global-medicine-vaccine-producer-confirms-layoffs-college-station-facility/

It looks line people that were let go were either US born or naturalized citizens.

Pajaro Valley Unified School District plans school closures and consolidations. This multiyear effort addresses ongoing enrollment declines and financial uncertainty. An advisory group will develop recommendations by November for the board. The district recently approved $15 million in layoffs affecting 160 jobs. Teachers remain frustrated over layoffs and proposed benefit cuts.

Watsonville, California

https://lookouexample.com/despite-budget-improvements-after-layoffs-pajaro-valley-unified-school-district-to-look-at-closing-some-schools/story

CSU Bakersfield management notified the California Faculty Association of potential layoffs. Campus leadership cited a projected budget shortfall for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Union members held a protest on March 16. They noted rising enrollment and state funding for the system. Unions seek to protect campus jobs.

https://www.calfac.org/csu-bakersfield-union-solidarity-rally-empowers-members-in-fight-against-possible-layoffs/

Layoffs continue in the entertainment industry this year. This follows many job cuts in 2025. William Morris Endeavor announced a 3% staff reduction. This announcement came after St. Patrick’s Day. Axios, Lionsgate, and Universal Music Group’s Mercury Studios also had layoffs.

https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/413604/new-layoffs-hit-the-entertainment-field.html?edition=141982

Charter Communications is ending operations at a Spectrum facility. The facility's final day of operation is May 21. This action impacts 313 employees. The company submitted a worker displacement report. Work from Appleton will transfer to other U.S. centers.

https://www.wpr.org/news/spectrum-call-center-in-appleton-will-close-leaving-over-300-people-without-jobs

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held an informational session for affected workers. This session is part of their "rapid response" program. Employee layoffs are scheduled to begin next month.

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

https://www.weau.com/2026/03/19/family-fare-employees-facing-layoffs-learn-their-options-wisconsin-workforce-development-session/

CBS News staffers are experiencing high anxiety. Word has spread about impending mass layoffs. These cuts would be the second round in months. Bari Weiss is overseeing the expected job reductions. The layoffs are intended to reshape the newsroom.

https://www.status.news/p/cbs-news-layoffs-bari-weiss-ce41