#layoffs

Anyone knows when are they gonna tell who's affected from EU teams? Last time it took up to 1 year depending country which is crazy and should be illegal

Contact center will be resuming layoffs this year as they transition roles to outside the U.S.A

Anybody know where this info came from?

Writing was on the wall.
Was waiting for the failures to stack as I remember being on the VAR side and not even being able to communicate with anyone at Atlassian unless I provided them with what seemed like a Wikipedia full of details to just receive a call back (I'm not d-mb...they want all the info to take lead and minimize leverage for the VAR contact)
Well...in a fast moving environment like tech/software/security...there are alternatives/competitors who make it easier to partner and deal with.
I could only imagine what support is like for customers once they are trapped.
The 800 # and those 3 layers deep...horrendous (I got better outcomes calling fast food places with questions).

24 fired, 84 stays

If you are affected please post your org and years of service

DXC was designed from the start to be a financial instrument used to extract value. It explains all the shoddy treatment of staff and the cycling of poor mgmt. They appear to not have a clue because they don't, they'll spin you a line to keep you working, but the Leaders are working towards their bonuses and golden parachutes. They have all done it as each new cohort of leadership has come along. This is a long term plan to extract maximum value and then sell it on to another financial instrument such as Apollo, where the process will begin again. I'm sorry if you work at DXC, but don't expect anything from them and you won't be disappointed.

Has anyone forced out or currently training their replacements have any luck finding a new job? Can you share any tips? Did that "job search assistance" they offer help at all? I read that you get taxed in your severance for that "benefit". If it is useless can we opt out so as not to pay taxes on that?

Please keep this on topic and don't have this thread devolve into "the usual". This is for job hunting information only.

Baldwin Wallace announced further program and staff cuts. The university will cease offering 35 academic programs. Ten faculty members face job elimination. These actions aim for financial stability amid declining enrollment. The university previously cut 35 positions.

https://www.clevescene.com/news/baldwin-wallace-announces-another-round-of-program-and-budget-cuts/

CBS 42 is conducting layoffs. Photojournalists are among the affected staff. Seven other employees will also be laid off. These staff reductions are effective June 1. The article provides no further specific details.

Birmingham, Alabama

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/05/18/cbs-42-plans-layoffs.html

Standard Chartered Bank plans to cut approximately 7,800 back-office jobs. These reductions will affect over 15% of its back-office roles by 2030. CEO Bill Winters described this as replacing human capital with financial investment. This is part of a new strategy focusing on affluent Chinese customers. The bank also targets higher non-interest income and an 18% return on equity.

https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/70217825/ai-impacts-banking-jobs-standard-chartered-announces-8000-layoffs

Portland faces a significant $170 million budget shortfall. Mayor Keith Wilson proposed citywide cuts affecting various services. The Workforce Development Program for homeless individuals faces nearly $450,000 in funding reductions. These cuts threaten hundreds of participants and jobs at small nonprofits. Shelter providers like Transition Projects anticipate layoffs and fewer available beds.

Portland, Oregon

https://katu.com/news/local/were-facing-layoffs-portland-homeless-services-at-risk-under-budget-plan-homelessness-shelter-beds-capacity-city-council-politics-transition-projects-housing-service

America’s Test Kitchen laid off 24 employees. This reduction represents 10 percent of its workforce. The company stated the cuts support digital subscription initiatives. This follows previous layoffs in 2023 and last year. Fourteen union members were among those affected.

Boston, Massachusetts

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/18/business/americas-test-kitchen-layoffs/

NPR is reorganizing its newsroom operations. The network is offering buyouts to approximately 300 employees. Layoffs will occur if insufficient staff accept voluntary departures. NPR faces an $8 million budget gap from reduced station fees and federal funding cuts. Recent large donations are primarily dedicated to technological innovation, not operating costs.

https://www.npr.org/2026/05/18/nx-s1-5821622/npr-buyouts-layoffs-reorganization

Niner Bikes operations have been paused. All employees were laid off today. United Wheels, its parent company, made this decision. The Fort Collins, Colorado-based brand pioneered 29-inch and gravel bikes.

Fort Collins, Colorado

https://escapecollective.com/niner-bikes-faces-layoffs-uncertain-future-after-pause/

ETIPS, legacy network infra/engineering, Cloud migration BS architects, bs data architects, Onprem legacy engineering and architecture, contact center contractors and middle management FTEs and legacy engineering teams, teams in legacy applications being off boarded with next few years are being trimmed as well. I got this info directly from an executive level resource who has no idea I lurk around here helping people. Shoot any question you have and I can find out more

Can someone explain how these layoffs actually get determined? I feel like it’s just purely cost, but based on how pointless and anti productive it has ended up being I’m not sure if they actually give it any thought. Manager has been giving us the standard BS. (Saying a lot without actually saying anything) lol.

Hearing rumors of potential layoffs coming in June. Anyone hear anything?

if we are in same circle going on and on with demoralizing layoffs, same stupid upper managements who has no clue or leadership quality, no new design of revolutionary shoes and direction then Nike's clock is ticking as we speak.

EH and new admin has here past 18 months. And 3 to 6 months will put his admin past 2 years. If they cannot come out new strategy, design and campaign with Nike's resource then we can say that EH is not right person. Or bluntly put, a failed turnaround CEO.

IF EH admin. cannot come out with new direction any time soon then Nike will be in deep sh-t and time to look for someone new.

https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/NTAP/form-4-net-app-inc-insider-trading-activity-d08f092e431a.html

While we stay up overnight wondering if we have a job.

Someone on my team is on a family medical leave and a fellow coworker said that they could still be affected in the layoffs. Can someone confirm please?

One IT department just announced last week it will be moving to AI SDLC. This means developers will basically just be 'reviewing' AI agentic code instead of writing.

What do you all think about this? Will Vanguard be doing layoffs/stealthy layoffs more often over the coming months?

In my opinion, the writing is on the wall and it has been getting more clear across the organization for a handful of years now.

For those who keep asking "are layoffs done," the answer is always going to be no. Maybe there won't be many large rounds anymore, but small cuts are happening all the time. Just ask around. We're in the stage where layoffs are just another fact of life.

Good luck all, I know all of us will need it in the coming days.

I've been unemployed for months after being laid off and I'm starting to lose hope. I'm not sure what's worse, the rejection emails or the silence on the majority of applications I send out. I honest to goodness don't know how much longer I can keep doing this.

Has there been a single day in the past 12 months that we didn't have to worry about cuts? I'm pretty sure the answer is no. Even after the cuts are freshly over, we immediately start thinking about the next round, because we all know it's coming. How come we all allowed for this to become the new normal?

The Daily Wire recently implemented layoffs. The company's audience has significantly decreased across platforms. Its attempt to establish a "right-wing Hollywood" proved unsuccessful. The Daily Wire settled a $2 million class action lawsuit for data sharing. The media organization relocated its operations to Nashville in 2020.

Nashville, Tennessee

https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/daily-wire-nashville-crashing/article_ff51493d-2df4-4b23-bd16-050b3b27cdbc.html

Charles River Laboratories recorded a net loss in the first quarter. The company also disclosed plans to lay off 71 employees. A one-time $118 million charge from asset sales led to the net loss. Without this charge, adjusted earnings per share beat expectations. New CEO Birgit Girshick introduced a strategic framework for future operations.

Wilmington, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/05/charles-river-laboratories-posts-loss-amid-dozens-of-layoffs-says-turnaround-on-track.html

Greenbean Ventures, LLC will lay off 121 employees. The hemp manufacturer operates eight locations across East Tennessee. These layoffs are effective July 13. The company plans to move its operations to North Carolina. Tightening state regulations on hemp products caused this decision.

Johnson City, Tennessee

https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/05/15/east-tennessee-business-lay-off-more-than-120-employees-move-north-carolina/

Voters in Central New York school districts are deciding on budgets. Many districts face increasing costs for health insurance, utilities, and transportation. State funding remains flat while enrollment is declining across the region. Several districts propose staff reductions, including layoffs, to close budget gaps. Liverpool, Fulton, Jamesville-DeWitt, and Cortland are among those planning job cuts.

https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2026/05/school-district-voters-head-to-polls-tuesday-to-decide-on-budgets-including-some-with-layoffs.html

AP cut 20 U.S. journalist positions on Friday. This is part of a larger restructuring. The organization is changing its operational focus. It is moving away from traditional print journalism. The AP will now emphasize visual journalism and new revenue streams.

https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/ap-finishes-us-restructuring-with-round-of-20-layoffs-part-of-strategic-pivot-from-print,261683

Starbucks announced 252 corporate job cuts in Seattle. These layoffs impact vice presidents, directors, and senior managers. The company stated cuts will sharpen focus and lower costs. Separations are expected from July 17 through February 1, 2027. Starbucks is also closing some regional support offices.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/starbucks-layoffs-impact-252-jobs-at-seattle-support-center-including-vps-and-other-senior-roles/

Cree Lighting announced a second round of layoffs impacting its Racine, Wisconsin facility. Twenty-eight positions were eliminated on May 14, according to a federal notice. These cuts primarily affect office and support roles, including tax, graphic design, and marketing. The company cited "unforeseeable business circumstances" for bypassing the 60-day notice requirement. This action follows 172 manufacturing job cuts made in March.

Racine, Wisconsin

https://inside.lighting/news/26-05/cree-lighting-launches-round-two-layoffs

The online gambling industry is experiencing widespread layoffs. Penn Entertainment recently cut over 70 jobs in its interactive division. Gambling.com Group also laid off approximately a quarter of its employees. These reductions reflect a shift towards efficiency and AI adoption. Industry growth is slowing, forcing companies to streamline operations.

https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/betting-firms-cut-jobs-as-industry-growth-stalls/

It is not about expecting a reward. I actually get a real sense of satisfaction from doing a job well, no matter where I am or who I work for. But here is the thing all of us have to accept. Do not expect loyalty back. Do not expect appreciation. Do not expect any of it to protect you. When cuts come, you will be out the door just as fast as the person who does nothing. Maybe faster. Whatever corporate culture this place supposedly had is long gone. If it ever existed at all.

Healthtech unicorn Innovaccer laid off approximately 340 employees. These job cuts occurred across India and the United States. The company is restructuring operations to become "AI-native." This marks Innovaccer's third layoff round in four years. Affected staff will receive severance and transition support.

San Francisco

https://www.peoplematters.in/news/strategic-hr/indian-founded-unicorn-joins-ai-layoff-wave-with-340-job-cuts-across-india-and-us-49780

Two talented people are gone from the team, but the clueless, passive-aggressive manager survived. Lucky us.

TCS has instructed managers to classify 5% of employees in the lowest performance category. This directive applies to the latest appraisal cycle. The move has generated concerns about potential new layoffs. This follows a previous retrenchment of approximately 2% of its workforce. The company had previously planned to let go of 12,200 employees in fiscal year 2026.

https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/tcs-asks-managers-to-put-5-staff-in-band-d-stoking-fears-of-fresh-layoffs-report-11512010

I wonder how he feels now that FT took CS back and will likely take everything else back. I remember that he was preaching this as a huge opportunity and saying that it will be great. Well...

Gambling.com Group's stock price plummeted sharply. Its shares fell by 53% in a single day. This decline followed an announced cost-cutting program. The company plans to restructure and lay off 25% of its staff. First-quarter results showed a $1.17 million net loss and a 43% EBITDA decrease.

https://wnhub.io/news/hr/item-50863