#layoffs

Palo Alto Unified School District forecasts financial hardship and potential layoffs. This follows the failure of Measure B, a parcel tax that would have generated $15 million annually. The district also reached an impasse in contract negotiations with its teachers' union. Chief Business Officer Charen Yu stated staff positions and expenditures may be cut. Educators dispute the district's conservative budget projections, citing historically higher year-end balances.

Palo Alto, California

https://www.paloaltoonline.com/palo-alto-schools/2026/06/04/school-district-forecasts-financial-uncertainty-layoffs-after-parcel-tax-fails/

I do not think lay offs are going to happen any time soon. They can’t afford the bad press. Every meeting isn’t “the big one”

optum is getting rid of all its california pediatrics staff as of 7/31. doctors fired staff, sent to the wind

You heard if first, ask your leaders, everyone should be having some type of call month “towards end of the day”, check your google calender its there! This company is truly a sinking ship since starlink and the other one taking over! Verizon cannot compete anymore basically telecom is dead unless they figure out a way to get something orbiting in space fast! Everyone under pressure at work, SR managers running around WILD with no direction, work is no longer coming in, major budget cuts, everything is being handled mirco, Basking Ridge in CHAOS, tmobile exec came over as a last ditch attempt to save the company with “AI” but yet again tmobile about to outsource to india, spring rifts, summer rifts, fall rifts, holiday rifts get use to it!!..TAKE THOSE AI trainings FYI, it will be on your midyear and end of year you dont complete them trust me you will be GONE!!!

Rumor is the entire technology training team was laid off. What a coincidence AI makes documentation super easily. Don't believe a word from leadership. Collect the paycheck and get out as soon as you have another offer.

Layoffs (not volunteers) happened today in Lexington. Per typical Xerox style, no transparency on how many or who's affected. Good luck all.

Bingham & Taylor is permanently closing its cast iron foundry at 601 Nalle Place in Culpeper, Virginia, resulting in the layoff of 92 employees. The closure will take effect on or before November 30.

https://virginiabusiness.com/bingham-taylor-to-shut-down-culpeper-plant-laying-off-92-employees/

Steinerfilm, a manufacturer of dielectric tape and metallized plastic film, permanently closed its Williamstown, Massachusetts, facility at the end of June. The closure ended over 50 years of domestic U.S. manufacturing for the company, resulting in the termination of 34 employees.

https://www.plasticsnews.com/processors/extrusion/pn-steinerfilm-closing-massachusetts-film-plant/

Jacuzzi Inc. is permanently closing its bathtub manufacturing facility in Valdosta, Georgia, resulting in the layoff of 111 employees. The company stated that the consolidation is due to a long-term shift in consumer demand favoring showers over traditional bathtubs

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/05/13/jacuzzi-valdosta-job-cuts.html

Constellium Automotive USA announced job reductions. The manufacturing plant is located in White, Georgia. Fifty-seven of its ninety-nine employees are affected. This action is a permanent reduction in force. Employee separations begin on August 1st.

White, Georgia

https://www.wrganews.com/2026/06/04/constellium-automotive-usa-in-bartow-county-announces-layoffs/

There’s so much angst and misdirected frustration on this forum. This is an investment company. Not IT, not Distribution, not “Architecture”.

Only 10% of associates are investment staff. They generate the profits. They make the money.

Rest all are support staff. They consume money generated by investments. No matter how vital your job is, you are not making any money for the firm. You are a cost center.

Cost centers get cut when profit machine slows. Profit centers cannot be cut without shrinking profits further. That is called business.

Get used to it. Or go work at a farm.

South Shore Elder Services is laying off 131 workers. The Braintree-based nonprofit lost its state elder care provider designation. The Executive Office of Aging and Independence will end its contract on June 30, 2026. The organization reported a $2.3 million net loss in fiscal year 2024. Clients and services are transferring to Old Colony Elder Services in Brockton.

Braintree, Massachusetts

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/131-employees-face-layoffs-braintree-133718752.html

Montgomery County Public Schools faces a budget crunch. This situation could lead to significant changes for the 2026-2027 school year. Some teachers and administrators may face layoffs. Various school programs are also at risk of disappearing. The school district will vote on its final budget on Thursday.

Montgomery County, Maryland

https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/mcps-votes-on-final-budget-thursday-with-layoffs-and-programs-at-risk/4112452/?amp=1

IAPE 1096 confirmed Dow Jones is reducing staff. Editors were asked to volunteer for layoffs in a department merger. This merger aims to cut ten editorial positions by August. Additionally, 28 union positions in Technology departments will be eliminated. In total, 42 IAPE-represented employees are affected by these changes.

New York, New York

https://talkingbiznews.com/media-news/wsj-union-confirms-editors-asked-to-volunteer-for-layoffs/

https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2026/06/04/senior-resource-connection-closes-190-layoffs-warn.html

The freight and logistics industry is experiencing widespread financial distress. Numerous transportation and logistics firms sought bankruptcy protection. Sparhawk Trucking, SP Trans, and M&L Express are among those seeking Chapter 11 or Chapter 7. Facility closures and employee layoffs also impacted the sector. HelloFresh, GEODIS Logistics, FedEx, and Americold Logistics are closing sites.

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/freight-distress-spreads-bankruptcies-layoffs-120000808.html

Snowflake's CIO made a notable statement. He indicated using layoffs as a strategy. This was to persuade employees to utilize AI. The company aims for increased AI adoption. This move highlights a focus on technological integration.

https://www.theinformation.com/newsletters/applied-ai/snowflake-cio-says-used-layoffs-convince-staff-use-ai

Make your predictions for the rest of 2026 and early 2027 in this thread. My prediction is that we are done with large cuts, stock is up additional 50% by this time next year. The exec management continues to be as evil and detached as they've always been. Geopolitics continue to be messy.

WGA East President Tom Fontana blasted recent actions at CBS News. He specifically cited "cruel and needless layoffs" and Scott Pelley's firing. The union also highlighted the shutdown of CBS News Radio. Fontana stated these moves demonstrate profound contempt for the journalism profession. CBS News denied political interference, calling it a normal editorial process.

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wga-slams-scott-pelley-firing-cbs-news-cruel-needless-layoffs-1236766676/

Wisconsin employers filed several layoff and closure notices in May. These filings named at least 248 affected workers across various industries. Parkhurst Dining, Henkel, and Cree Lighting announced job cuts in specific cities. UnityPoint Health and Sparhawk Trucking also issued notices for employee separations. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development received these required WARN notices.

Madison, WI

https://patch.com/wisconsin/madison-wi/248-wisconsin-workers-named-may-layoff-notices-warn-roundup

If you think XOM is messed up…it’s actually a fine running Swiss watch. Enjoy what a near peer is going through…Any time you hear energy transition and BP beyond petroleum…think XOM not perfect but way better than others

Just got an email from our glorious IT overlords, telling us that we're going to shift to the managed services model in the next few months.

We can help by being available to ensure knowledge transfer and making sure to update documentation! (And quietly going away when they lay us off in Q4)

Team17 confirmed recent layoffs. These cuts impacted marketing and communications personnel. Two employees lost their jobs. The company completed a business review. This follows a larger restructuring effort from 2023.

https://nichegamer.com/team17-confirms-new-layoffs-following-internal-restructuring/

Bell-Phillip Television Productions recently experienced layoffs. Several employees were affected by these personnel changes. Eva Basler, VP of Communications and Talent Relations, was among them. She oversaw publicity for "The Bold and the Beautiful" for over 20 years. This decision sent shockwaves through the daytime community.

https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2026/06/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-eva-basler-laid-off

I have been told by my manager that we'll have another round and it will be quick. Notifications will be sent out first half of July.

I have not been here at Intel for long. Are new hires usually targeted in such CPMs?

I have been told to expect cuts in the coming months, specifically August. As far as recent cuts made, some were expensive and others were not top performers. Who knows. Some of the cuts have gone after long tenured employees, who probably made good money and hefty LTI if they qualified. Replace them with a junior for half the cost.

Who is next to get ousted?

The head of the Writers Guild of America East union blasted Paramount-owned CBS News for recent “cruel and needless layoffs,” its firing of “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley and the shutdown of CBS News Radio.

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wga-slams-scott-pelley-firing-cbs-news-cruel-needless-layoffs-1236766676/

What the he-l is wrong with you kiss-a-s corporate boot-lickers?

Beth doesn't support families, women, disabled people, and those with extenuating circumstances with the RTO requirements that make FTO impossible. And to add insult to injury, the recent layoffs despite record stock prices and revenue...

Have some god-damn self respect for yourselves.

Or is that just me?

Uber is cutting 23% of jobs in its People and Places division, which covers human resources, recruitment, workplace facilities, and culture, according to Bloomberg.

A company spokesperson confirmed the affected headcount falls well below 1% of Uber's global workforce of 34,000, though the company declined to provide a specific figure. Senior-level positions account for a large share of the roles being eliminated.

https://qz.com/uber-layoffs-hr-people-division-restructuring-060326

But because things are the way there are now, I feel like I have ten years ahead of me. I just want to be done with this place.

Anywhere?

Except when it comes to bonuses, which mostly go to those on top. And layoffs, which mostly affected those of us not on top. And raises. And so on. But we're all in this together! /s

I'm not asking for any details, it's just that my anxiety is hitting new levels with not knowing whether any cuts are taking place today or not. Just a simple yes or no. Please.

Any rumors? Hearing Compliance will be impacted.

Screenshots are getting passed around from HR about RIF and compression of senior level roles.

Say goodbye to sr level managers and senior level directors. This is why they 'froze' promotions!!

The Stock Market exploding. high quality/Growth/ visionary CEOs driving success.

Verizon BOD hires more Europeans to run a USA centric business. At some point failed leadership, expense reduction strategies will require change.

One thing for certain... current Vz Executives all waiting to get a buyout offer under guise of " seeking new opportunities " mantra.

Denise, I hope you're listening and reading the feedback from sites like TheLayoff. It should come as no surprise that BD employees are fed up with the non-sense and your incoherent babbling in the townhalls acting like you understand anything that's going on in the company. Shame on you for perpetuating the dysfunction of the greater IT organization and trying to spin it as "BD excellence". Your recognition means nothing. Please do us all a favor and leave ASAP.

Sincerely,
BD employees and customers.

Q&A at Global Town Hall, Geoffisms

• We’re closing sites where people don’t want to live or travel to.
• We don’t have a retention issue.

He needs to make a career change to doing comedy.