#layoffs

Alameda Health System Faces Layoff Opposition

Alameda Health System intends to cut 300 healthcare jobs. The reductions will occur by March 2026. External consultants made these decisions without clinical input. Medical staff and community members reject the planned layoffs. A public session with Supervisors is scheduled for January 26.

https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/01/23/18883347.php

It’s confirmed.

At least 16 were cut this week. We were given 3 days notice. Most were in content creation in the zyBooks division.

Wiley is circling the drain. Senior managers are incompetent and clinging to ideas that don't work just to save face. Upper management is trying to shoehorn AI into applications where it doesn't make sense. All while the stock is hovering around a 5-year low.

Congrats on crashing the plane into the mountain.

RIFs started today, 1/23, as predicted by previous commenters and confirmed by my manager: 60% of our team got the axe

I heard there were layoffs in rebadged (client to Optum) staff and MPP transition staff. Does anybody know the clients they support and roles and the roles of the transition staff let go?

It would be great to know more. The uncertainty and anticipation are ten times worse than just losing your job today.

RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras shared his proposed budget cuts Thursday ahead of what he says will be a "difficult budget year," including 50 layoffs and ending summer school for K-8 students.

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/rps-budget-cuts-kamras-recommendations-jan-22-2026

I gave up on this place a long time ago. It's just the paycheck, and not exactly one to write home about. I've been working really hard on finding something else. Compared to Amazon, the grass is greener elsewhere by definition.

No big changes

They've apparently exhausted the AI excuse. I've been working in corporations for nearly three decades. Heard every justification under the sun. It's always been just greed, sprinkled with incompetence and laziness at the top.

I was so fed up with the work and the constant anticipation of losing my job that I'd lost any motivation to work extra-hard. And I constantly felt guilty about it. As if being a hard worker would've made any difference. We all saw today that being good at your job means literally nothing. Anyway, I'm off. Good luck to everyone. The only good memories are the nice coworkers I met along the way.

and will tied to V quarterly performance. I hope we get a halfway decent number on January 30th.

The cuts will impact across the hospital, including management, clinical and non-clinical areas, according to a statement issued by Pomona Valley. Of these, 128 positions have been removed by not filling vacant positions and by planned retirements in 2026. Another 137 positions will be removed through layoffs and reductions in hours.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/01/20/pomona-valley-hospital-plans-265-job-cuts/

Citi’s stated goal of reducing headcount from roughly 240,000 in 2022 to about 180,000 by 2026 cannot be reconciled with the headline figure of ~20,000 layoffs. Even allowing for normal attrition and divestitures, the numbers imply that a far larger reduction is occurring off-headline—through hiring freezes, role eliminations via restructuring, automation, and business exits—suggesting the “20,000” figure significantly understates the true scale of workforce contraction.

All these mass layoffs is perhaps to fund Stock buyback.

Remote workers, sorry, you saw a real impact. As for all the doomsayers saying no more work from home or hybrid, you were WRONG! Always bringing this up during layoffs cause you are too worried about where someone is doing their job. foh!

Just a devastating day , esp in OH where rumors said 25% got cut. Lots of tears and sadness. Some people left for the day after they found out (don’t blame them). Hopefully those impacted get back on their feet soon. For those who survived , I think the question you need to analyze is will you be on the chopping block in next round?

Take care of yourself and don’t let this moment define you as it was out of you control.

Well.... we told you so, us ex-sprint folks! Everything Sprint touches gets burned to the ground!

https://www.webpronews.com/medias-2026-reckoning-layoffs-surge-mergers-stall-ai-reshapes-newsrooms/

Media companies started 2026 with deep staff cuts. Over 17,000 jobs vanished in 2025, an 18% increase. Mergers stalled, and AI continued to reshape newsrooms. Digital ad revenue faltered, intensifying pressure on publishers. Audiences now hold significant sway over the industry's future.

Western Digital Cuts San Jose Positions

Western Digital initiated job reductions within the Bay Area region. The San Jose headquarters saw 87 job losses. A WARN notice confirmed the January 20 date. Western Digital stated these job changes are permanent. No employee displacement or union representation exists.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/22/san-jose-western-digital-tech-jobs-layoff-economy-work-bay-area/

Metropolitan Opera Reduces Staff, Programs Amid Budget Woes

The Metropolitan Opera announced layoffs and pay cuts. These measures address fiscal pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty-two administrative staff were laid off, and executives face salary reductions. Next season's productions will decrease, and one opera is postponed. The company seeks new revenue and expects full pay restoration by August 2027.

https://theviolinchannel.com/metropolitan-opera-announces-layoffs-amid-financial-strain/

Trinity Health Outsourcing Leads to Revenue Cycle Layoffs

Trinity Health is cutting 10.5% of its revenue cycle department jobs. These non-patient-facing roles are being outsourced to an external partner. The exact number of affected employees is currently unknown. The hospital system cited industry challenges and cost reduction as reasons. These challenges include low reimbursement rates and rising care costs.

https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/01/some-health-care-staff-laid-off-in-washtenaw-county-as-trinity-health-outsources.html?outputType=amp

The Hackensack school system's budget deficit has increased to $17 million. This figure is $2 million higher than previously reported. District officials warned that up to 90 staff positions may be eliminated. An audit revealed years of financial mismanagement and improper practices. The Board of Education has sued former officials over their alleged role in the crisis.

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/hackensack-school-district-threatens-layoffs-amid-17m-budget-deficit/

Hackensack, New Jersey

Straight from Davos:

• JPMorgan Chase CEO Warns AI Could Cause Civil Unrest

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discussed AI's impact on jobs at the World Economic Forum. He warned AI could lead to civil unrest if not managed properly by society. Dimon urged businesses and governments to collaborate on worker support programs. This support includes retraining, income assistance, and relocation aid. He suggested a slow AI rollout and potential government regulation to prevent mass layoffs.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91479436/jaime-dimon-wants-government-to-restrict-ai-layoffs

• Resonetics plans to close its Menlo Park facility.

This closure will eliminate 61 jobs. The Silicon Valley Business Journal published this information. Further details are currently behind a paywall. Specific roles affected and layoff dates are not publicly available.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/01/23/resonetics-layoffs-menlo-park-memry.html

Interesting to see how the Amazon layoffs news spread across 52 different sources over the past few days. You can track the timeline of how this story evolved at https://yandori.io/news-flow/ - shows which outlets broke it first and how it propagated through media.

Not sure about layoffs but here we go...

GSK Acquires Rapt Therapeutics for $2.2 Billion

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/astellas-ceo-bd-plan-takeda-us-layoffs-chugai-chase-name-recognition

The pharma industry saw several significant developments. GSK acquired Rapt Therapeutics for $2.2 billion, primarily for a phase 2 food allergy dr-g. Takeda is laying off 243 U.S. neuroscience employees ahead of Trintellix's patent expiry. Pfizer sold its 11.7% stake in ViiV Healthcare to Shionogi for $1.9 billion. Astellas CEO stated the company will not pursue "rescue BD" despite an upcoming patent cliff. Chugai seeks greater name recognition and external partnerships as part of its long-term strategy.

Major Budget Cuts are Incoming!

School District 49 faces a significant budget deficit. The district cites state funding changes and rising expenses. Extensive cuts are planned across various departments and programs. These reductions include administrative, supplemental, and teacher positions. The board will consider adopting the exigency plan soon.

https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/education/we-are-stripping-the-district-down-to-absolute-essentials-school-district-49-grapples-with-budget-crisis

UNC-Chapel Hill Seeks $25 Million in Administrative Cuts

UNC-Chapel Hill leaders are requesting budget changes. They target $25 million in administrative cuts. These cuts should be implemented by summer. Layoffs are still a potential outcome. This decision impacts university administration.

https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/01/23/unc-chapel-hill-budget-cuts-administrative-staff.html

NSHE Regents Consider Tuition Increases to Prevent Layoffs

https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2026/01/23/nevada-tuition-jobs-regents/88296619007/

The Nevada System of Higher Education Regents are takin in consideration tuition and fee increases. This plan aims to prevent layoffs and service cuts across campuses. Temporary state bridge funding is set to expire in 2027. The proposed increases would phase in from fall 2026 through the 2028-29 school year. Without these increases, about 300 positions and services are at risk.

President Ed Seidel of UW spoke out against proposed budget cuts.

• Lawmakers' budgeting committee proposed a $40 million reduction to the university's block grant.

This reduction is almost 11% of the school's state block grant.

Seidel warned these significant reductions could lead to layoffs. The Wyoming Freedom Caucus supports these cuts, citing concerns over "woke education."

https://www.buffalobulletin.com/staring-down-possible-layoffs-university-of-wyoming-s-president-speaks-out-against-proposed-budget-cuts/article_a45361ab-b738-46b5-acbc-36e7d24732e9.html

Is the PluralSight training and assessment tool going to be used to fire people? I have a technical category that may have fit my job description when I got out of college but doesn't really reflect what I spend the majority of my day on. Now I spend my days in meetings or navigating the labyrinth of policies, procedures and tools FIS requires. I've always had good reviews but now I have a feeling, I will be substandard. Is anyone else paranoid?

Also... Increases DLC Price...

Mighty Coconut, the studio behind Walkabout Mini Golf, confirmed recent layoffs. Approximately eight positions were eliminated, affecting about 25% of its workforce. The studio cited economic pressures within the VR industry for these changes. New VR DLC courses will now be priced at $4.99, an increase from previous offerings. Development for the Walkabout Mini Golf Pocket Edition on iPhones is also paused.

https://www.uploadvr.com/walkabout-mini-golf-layoffs/

Any layoffs seen this year? I know CSX has started. What about UP?

CNH finalized plans to close its Burlington facility. The company will lay off 209 manufacturing employees. These layoffs will occur in stages, concluding by May 29. A 47% decline in loader backhoe demand caused the closure. Sixty employees will remain for a new proving ground in Burlington.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2026/01/23/cnh-closing-burlington-iowa-plant-layoffs-announced/88318187007/

Burlington, Iowa

Zuckerberg paid 1 hire $1.5 BILLION.

Then laid off 600 long-term employees.

The hire? Andrew Tulloch from Thinking Machines Lab, an AI research monster.

This just reinforces the obvious:
Companies do what’s best for them.

Here's what I noticed when working at Nokia Networks:

You’re a cell in a spreadsheet with a dollar value attached.

They highlight your row, hit delete, and you’re gone.
A state of constant stress and instabilility.

The worst part?
The leadership team enjoyed it:

During headcount meetings I heard a VP utter:
"cool they'll work harder with the news"

So do what’s best for you.
Build something you own.

Columbus Leaders Endorse COSI Despite Recent Layoffs

Columbus elected leaders reaffirmed support for COSI's leadership. This follows the museum's recent layoffs of about 15% of its staff. City Councilmember Nick Bankston and the Mayor's office praised the science museum. The city has provided millions of dollars to COSI over decades. Columbus contributed $25 million for grounds improvements when the museum reopened.

https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2026/01/23/mayor-ginther-and-councilmember-remy-back-cosi-leadership-post-layoffs/88288752007/

Columbus, Ohio

Citigroup Plans March Layoffs for Senior Staff

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/26/01/50108593/citigroup-plans-fresh-march-layoffs-targeting-senior-roles

Citigroup is preparing for another round of employee layoffs expected in March. These reductions will primarily affect managing directors and other senior employees. This is part of a larger plan to eliminate 20,000 roles by the end of 2026. CEO Jane Fraser noted automation and AI will reshape the bank's workforce. The company aims to simplify operations and boost productivity.

Bending Spoons Reduces Vimeo Workforce After Acquisition

https://sea.mashable.com/tech/41796/vimeo-hit-by-layoffs-after-acquisition

Vimeo recently experienced significant layoffs. This occurred after its acquisition by Bending Spoons. Bending Spoons confirmed the job cuts to TechCrunch. Former employees indicate a large portion of staff was impacted. Bending Spoons is known for acquiring companies and reducing their workforce.

Moonshot Games Reduces Staff to Support Wildgate

https://xboxera.com/2026/01/23/moonshot-games-developers-of-wildgate-confirm-layoffs/

Moonshot Games confirmed employee layoffs to media outlets. This decision aims to continue supporting their game, Wildgate. The parent company, Dreamhaven, released a statement regarding the changes. Wildgate's recent Epic Games Store launch did not sustain the entire development team size. The studio plans future content updates for the game, including a progression system.