#layoffs

Do they not care that morale has hit rock bottom? That nobody can focus on their work for fear of they might lose their job at any moment? How is this considered a good business strategy?

Is it just me or does it fell they're quietly pushing out long-tenured employees? Not laying off specifically, but finding ways to make them quit?

Bankruptcy is almost inevitable at this point. I can’t believe how quickly things turned so sour. I hate to say it, but QVC and, by extension, HSN, seem headed down the same path as Blockbuster and other companies that served their purpose but became outdated and faded out. It’s probably time to start looking for a new job.

This month? In March?

I had been with Comcast for over 15 years and had a lot of stock options, hoping each year for a big payday. Even though I wasn't happy with the direction the company was going, I stayed because I kept thinking there might be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Nine months ago, I decided enough was enough and took the plunge to find a new job. I only wish I had done it sooner. Financially, I make just as much as I did at Comcast, but the difference in the work environment is night and day. It's incredible to be part of a growing company that has a forward-looking vision!

Looking back at my time at Comcast, we spent so much energy trying to prevent customer losses and minimize layoffs every quarter. There was no real hope for the future. Everyone knew that video was a dying service, phone services were on the decline, broadband had limited growth potential (moving from a monopoly to a shrinking market share), and wireless was a low-margin business that couldn’t save the company.

I truly loved working at Comcast for many years. It was a great company, and I'm incredibly proud of the work we did. We had a fantastic team with some amazing employees, and I had great relationships with my boss and his manager. But the reality is, Comcast is in a steep decline and won’t turn things around anytime soon—not next quarter, not next year. Video is dying. Voice services are disappearing. Broadband, which had a 53% market share just three years ago, is now down to 48%, and could fall to 30-35% in the coming years, meaning millions more customers will leave. The company can't fix these problems by just raising prices anymore.

Bumping from @a9+1keab2k30, well said.

Just to check once again, no more layoffs?

https://theweek.com/cartoons/5-calamitous-cartoons-about-washington-post-layoffs

Most of the big players that are actually doing well don't seem to be hiring.

I know this place gets a lot of hate, but I actually like my job. Decent pay, interesting work, great coworkers. Yeah, the layoff stress su-ks, but my experience here has been better than anywhere else I've worked. Can't be the only one, right?

Rumors are heating up about March layoffs, does anybody here know more about it?

The city of Lowell is preparing for a worst-case scenario for its upcoming budget season, advising its department heads to be “conservative” with their fiscal 2027 budget requests and warning of hiring freezes and personnel reductions.

https://www.lowellsun.com/2026/02/15/hiring-freeze-layoffs-possible-in-lowell-fiscal-2027-budget/

Getting laid off is like a bad performance everyone pretends is respectful. They read a script, hide behind wording, shove legal paperwork at you, and act like they care. Then they'll turn around and refill the same role like nothing happened most likely within months. That part is what really makes it hard to swallow.

That’s all I need to say. No direction. Constant changes, flailing changes. No ability to execute or even plan. Talking about things like RTO but not really enforcing it. Schedules constantly missed. Huge investments in contractors. Hiring but constantly laying off for no reason. Not a single technologist at an SVP or executive level. No results just talk.

It’s just a bunch of clowns. The notion of running a business is gone. It’s just about how much can I stuff in my pocket before the thing goes defunct. Pathetic and sad.

Anyone know how T-Mobile plans to maintain USGCI compliance given the ongoing shift to FTE's in IT India?

Anyone accessing the Federal Agency data must be a US citizen and must only access the data from the continental USA.

When might the Feds notice this risk?

Sorry for all of those affected. I’m really surprised so many UX positions were eliminated. This feels like a failure on UX leadership to represent and advocate for the function of UX throughout the business.

Neiman Marcus will close its Copley Place location. The closure is scheduled for April. This action affects 73 workers. The store leaves 100,000 square feet vacant. Simon Property Group plans redevelopment through 2028.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/02/13/copley-neiman-marcus-layoffs-closure-disclosed.html

American Eagle Outfitters acquired Quiet Logistics in 2021. Quiet Logistics operated as a fulfillment service. American Eagle is now closing the Quiet Logistics Devens site. This closure will result in 103 layoffs. The parent company is undergoing a wider business dismantling.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/02/13/american-eagle-subsidiary-to-close-devens.html

Lexmark officials confirmed a round of layoffs at the company. The company did not disclose the number of affected staff. Xerox purchased Lexmark in July 2025 and is integrating operations. The city of Lexington has not received a WARN notice. WARN notices are not required for layoffs involving fewer than 50 people.

https://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article314692817.html

Santa Clara Unified School District is moving forward with layoff plans to address a $30 million structural deficit. Superintendent Dr. Damon Wright presented the "rightsizing" plan to the Board of Trustees. The district faces declining enrollment and increased staffing levels since 2017. Initial layoff notices are expected to be distributed by March 15. The plan includes cutting 113.3 certificated, 40 classified, and 15 management full-time equivalent positions.

https://www.svvoice.com/santa-clara-unified-heartbreaking-layoffs-move-forward/

Greenbrier Minerals will idle seven mine sites. Over 500 jobs will be lost. These layoffs are in southern West Virginia. Logan County mine sites are specifically affected.

https://wvmetronews.com/2026/02/13/seven-mining-operations-in-southern-west-virginia-to-close-530-to-be-laid-off/

Sacramento City Unified School District's board approved motions for workforce reductions. These actions could affect 423 preschool and classified roles. The district is addressing a $113 million budget shortfall. Preliminary layoff notices are expected in March, with final decisions in May. Of the affected positions, 121 are currently unfilled.

https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-city-unified-school-district-layoffs/70347727

anyone has more info on how likely is it that there will be cuts?

I'm honestly curious as to why becuase it's always started around this time for the last like 8 years; but haven't heard of any groups being hit hard. I mean yeah, layoffs are a constant thing at Dell but I'm talking about the "big" layoffs they have twice a year. One of which should have already started by now..

It appears an RIF is planned for the coming week at Optum. I’m interested in how this will be carried out, and wonder if they will adhere to the WARN Act. They’ve been sued before, and if I have new found time on my hands….

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs/warn

Please share any updates. To summarize: there are reports from some posters re visit cancelations, no zone assignments, and lighters schedules. So far it appears that only CA and PA were mentioned. Since 02/19 is next week please share any information if known.

Any news on bonus or merits? Got a whole team asking here and ready to walk out unless they get proper pay. The last 2 to 3 years has been nauseous at best and running out of excuses. Lost 2 strong managers already to National and Sixt.

So what is going on in Texas district 6, heard several rumors of layoffs but no confirmation!

Well another year or three will go by again without a raise.
Thank God all of you people in Seattle get yours, so you can fuel those black SUV’s. It’s a good look.
If I could spend what Seattle upper management Spends on gas, and buy groceries... I wouldn’t be having top ramen 6 days a week for dinner.
Do something about the wages Nordstrom pays in Arizona compared
to the rest of the nation.
Equality wages are needed across the board.

Yes, layoff happening replaced by AI.

How many were let go yesterday?

There are many posts about RIFs and advice often posted on social media is to watch WARN trackers. I checked several major states and don’t see many, if any, Elevance notices. But I know people in some of those states were RIFed and given the 60-day notice. (Everyone was remote so I checked physical state and IN.)

Has anyone ever actually been tipped off with the WARN trackers, specifically for Elevance?

The All Team invite is for early March. Usually it's around 4/20. Is this a planned morale band-aid after more layoffs 2/26, are they preparing to announce something, or am I reading too much into everything for JE signs...

• Meta denies plans for new performance-based layoffs amid online speculation.
• Meta previously considered annual job cuts based on performance to manage low performers.
• Meta recently cut 10% of its Reality Labs division, affecting over 1,000 employees.

https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-says-no-performance-related-layoffs-planned-2026-2

Removing people with seniority = removing OLDER employees. It's always the same. When they do a "reorg" with layoffs, they slice and dice the data to hide the age impact. Then they rinse and repeat every couple of years. They don't care about their "teammates." They routinely clean house of the older, more experienced and expensive workers to make the company's financials look better for "The Street" and try to improve the stock price. Most of those folks have 3 years worth of unvested restricted stock that they LOSE when they get laid off and then those shares revert to the company's coffers. They give people NO NOTICE, knowing 99% of them will sign their sh---y severance agreement waiving their right to sue because they need the money. It's horrible the way they treat people.

Good post, it should be in its own thread. The original poster is @7jc+1kd557pb0.

Centene is navigating significant financial pressures heading into 2026, including a massive $6.6 billion loss in 2025 and projected 20% increases in 2026 ACA premium costs, which have driven ongoing restructuring and, for 2026, an environment of continued instability and potential, ongoing, or expected job reductions rather than a single, massive 2026 announcement.

Continued Instability: Following 2023's 2,000-job reduction, employees have reported ongoing, major layoffs and restructuring as of early 2026.

Financial Pressures: Centene reported a $1.1 billion loss for the fourth quarter of 2025, with a $6.6 billion loss for the full year 2025.

Market Challenges: The company is managing lower-than-expected enrollment in ACA plans, significant hits to Medicare Advantage revenue, and rising Medicaid costs.

Expected Trends: Analysts and reports suggest potential further cuts as the company attempts to stabilize after facing immense pressures on Medicaid and marketplace plans.

Although a specific "2026 headline" of X,X-X jobs has not been announced as of early 2026, the company is actively undergoing restructuring to manage significant losses, according to reports in early 2026.