#layoffs

Per Charlie, will you all get the F out of here here please?!?!?!?! Just leave already!!!!

Should be posted daily so we don't ever forget the qualities of our Dear Leader.

Especially all those bootlickers and the standing ovations and softball questions at the Town Halls.

WF CEO CELEBRATES 23 CONSECUTIVE QUARTERS OF HEADCOUNT REDUCTIONS
https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/04/14/wells-fargo-ceo-layoffs-wfc-earnings-call.html

Any Director/ AD in this form please say. On what basis you are laying off individuals in a team.

I’m in a neighboring market and hearing rumors of imminent GNT layoffs in WBV, anyone in WBV have info to share? I hope it’s not true and you’re all safe.

I don’t understand how Cigna is hiring for customer service agents when a mass layoff was just done, along with possible upcoming layoffs with IFP/Evicore? Like why not move over the agents who are at risk of losing their job to the customer service department the company is hiring for? What’s the point in hiring others when you have internal people with experience? Why are we hiring anyways with current layoffs? I don’t understand the moves this company is making. Nothing makes sense anymore.

They were able to secure internal transfer but got RIF notice initially.

GL28 senior engineer and a senior director

I have been with this company since 2009. I started when it was HES and watched it transition into HSE (because someone's favorite thought it sounded better). I have worked across multiple parts of the function, including remediation and operations. At the lower levels, the work was solid and the mission was clear. As I moved up over the last 15 plus years, the reality became impossible to ignore.

For years, I dismissed the posts on this site as noise from disgruntled employees or people upset after layoffs. I genuinely believed the dysfunction being described could not reflect the Chevron I knew. I was wrong, and I am disappointed in myself for not listening sooner.

What I have seen at the senior levels is staggering. A function led by people who have never worked in the field. Leaders who talk endlessly to sound informed but contribute nothing of substance. Leaders who take credit for the work of others and present it as their own. A culture where competence is optional but connections are everything.

And yes, the nepotism is real. If you are tied to the right executive by blood or marriage, you are untouchable. I have personally seen performance ratings overridden because someone was someone’s daughter. That is not leadership. That is not integrity. That is not the Chevron many of us committed our careers to.

Everything I once dismissed as exaggeration has turned out to be true.

After more than 15 years of service, I am planning my exit. I will stay until I secure my next role, but it is clear this is no longer the organization it once was and no longer the place for me.

It is time to go.

Up to double the previous number from the last round.

Hopefully all the illegal aliens will be shipped back so we can get on with stabilizing a western company.

Was there small RIF today , heard that few folks were let go

Two weeks ago I laid off more than 20% of my workforce. I didn’t do it because Cloudflare is struggling. We posted record revenue growth, have strong free cash flow and are adding an unprecedented number of customers around the world. I did it because business is changing, and to win the future, Cloudflare needs to change with it.

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince

Two weeks ago I laid off more than 20% of my workforce. I didn’t do it because Cloudflare is struggling. We posted record revenue growth, have strong free cash flow and are adding an unprecedented number of customers around the world. I did it because business is changing, and to win the future, Cloudflare needs to change with it.

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince

I used to honest to God believe that if I worked hard, stayed late, and gave everything to my job, I'd be valued and protected. I've learned the hard way that this isn't true. Ford will happily extract every ounce of energy you've got, praise you for your dedication, and then fire you with no notice the moment it helps their bottom line. And they won't feel bad about it. They won't even think about you again. Hustle culture's a sickness.

"Because when explaining massive layoffs to your employees, there's nothing like a performance by legendary hip-hop artist Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC to make it all go down easier."

https://mashable.com/article/wework-adam-neumann-run-dmc-layoffs

At least somebody’s saying it like it is.

Anything else getting hit or is this round just for Optum?

There was a time when I genuinely believed this company valued its people. That feeling is long gone. Now we are just waiting for the next layoff announcement and bracing ourselves to train the people who will eventually replace us. I won't even mind all that much when my time comes.

We all know this is far from over, so when will it continue?

2026 89,900 -9.74%
2025 99,600 -5.50%
2024 105,400 -9.99%
2023 117,100 -1.10%
2022 118,400 -10.44%
2021 132,200 -2.07%
2020 135,000 -6.57%
2019 144,500 -7.01%
2018 155,400 -3.42%
2017 160,900 -9.45%

I remember walking through the halls here when I first started and feeling genuine excitement about the place. The energy was real and people seemed to actually enjoy being here. Over the years, I watched that energy fade as the bank stopped treating employees like partners and started treating them like just another expense. Now it's completely unrecognizable.

https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/asante-begins-layoffs-as-ceo-anticipated-308236/

We will be no exception. Make sure you're prepared for when it happens, because this will be one situation when finding something new will be nearly impossible, with all the workers flooding the job market.

What the he-l kind of leadership is that?? How is that acceptable? This place used to have good managers. Now all of them have been laid off or left and we're stuck with new id--ts with zero people skills and even less knowledge. No wonder this place is sinking as fast as it is.

Looks like we’re getting hit every three months. No wonder morale is in the gutter.

I swear, I hear this one more time from anybody, I won't be responsible for my actions.

Meta confirmed 671 Bay Area layoffs across three offices in its latest WARN filings with California officials after last week’s announcement that the company would cut around 8,000 jobs globally.

https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/zuckerberg-meta-workforce-22269029.php

I know that store closings happen throughout the year, but what about layoffs? I've heard they happen each and every January but can't find much about outside of that.

Meaning, has anybody heard anything about layoffs lately?

The management is chanting "AI" in every meeting, even the office plants know the next layoff is coming soon. Stop waiting for the axe to cut your head. If you’re eyeing the exit, get your interview script ready. If you’re worried about the bank account, find a side hustle. If you’re the sharpest technical mind in the room, stop fixing your manager's broken Excel formuls, let them figure out how to "AI" their way out of a circular reference. If you possess knowledge within your team that others do not, stop sharing it; Your kindness is pushing your own head into a noose.

@b9+1kr2g8fby is 100% right.

FIS is on its way to bankruptcy.
Norcross ran company by M&A and hiding the financials.
After WorldPay disaster, FIS tried to fool Wall St. by acquiring Global Payments.
But deal was leaked and did not go thru.
This company is built on Financial networking nothing else.
The product offering are outdated and have very bad reputation in market.
If you own stock then do yourself a favor by selling it now.

Lowell City Council approved a new fire department budget. This budget avoids proposed layoffs for six firefighters. A deal was struck between the City Manager and union president. The union agreed to work on reducing overtime costs. This agreement preserves the department's current staffing of 203 positions.

Lowell, Massachusetts

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/27/metro/lowell-fire-department-layoffs-after-massive-fire/

Safeway plans to close its Newport, Oregon store. This closure will result in 69 employee layoffs. The store, located on N. Coast Hwy, will shut down on July 26. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification detailed the job losses. Some affected workers may transfer or continue employment after the closure.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/major-grocery-store-chain-announces-closure-69-layoffs-on-oregon-coast/amp/

U.S. layoffs reached 5.2 million by March 2026. The tech sector saw significant job cuts. Major tech companies reduced staff, citing AI shifts. Many terminated workers lose their group life insurance. Experts advise against relying solely on employer-provided coverage.

https://www.usnews.com/insurance/life-insurance/layoffs-personal-life-insurance-2026

Terex plans to close its North Bend plant. This decision follows a recent company merger. Terex merged with REV Group. Up to 117 employees may face layoffs. The plant is located in North Bend, Washington.

North Bend, Washington

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/05/26/terex-genie-rev-north-bend-washington-aerials.html

Methuen police leadership seeks a civil service law exemption. This change would base demotions on time in rank. Current civil service rules consider total employment time. The City Council gave initial approval to this proposal. State legislature adoption is still required for the change.

Methuen, Massachusetts

https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/city-seeks-modification-to-civil-service-rules-in-the-event-of-layoffs/article_d3b0ce4f-8d7e-4094-87bc-c6abaef5b5b0.html

NetApp recently conducted layoffs. These job cuts occurred in San Jose. The affected positions included product management. Software engineering roles were also impacted. Sales department employees faced job reductions.

San Jose, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/05/26/netapp-layoffs-san-jose.html

Fewer teachers will work in the Palm Beach County School District this fall. The district anticipates position eliminations. Subsequent layoffs are also expected. This follows a 3.5% raise approved for teachers. Enrollment falls contributed to the decision.

Palm Beach County, Florida

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/education/2026/05/27/palm-beach-county-teachers-raises-layoffs/90259750007/

Asante confirmed it began staff layoffs. CEO Tom Gessel anticipated these reductions. He expected around 300 employees would be affected. This impacts 5 to 6 percent of staff. The health system reports significant financial losses.

Medford, Oregon

https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/asante-begins-layoffs-as-ceo-anticipated-308236/

Bowie State University is planning layoffs. This decision follows significant fundraising. The university recently raised nearly $130 million. The article questions the rationale behind these job cuts.

https://www.thebanner.com/video/2026/05/26/bowie-state-university-raised-nearly-130-million-so-why-are-they-planning-layoffs/

Many workers report being laid off, only to see similar roles reposted later. Employment attorney Chiquita Hall-Jackson calls this a "quiet repost" and sees it often. This practice can create significant legal exposure for employers, potentially leading to lawsuits. Workers should examine layoff demographics and document all workplace communications. Understanding legal rights during layoffs is crucial as job security evolves.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasminebrowley/2026/05/26/the-layoff-loophole-workers-need-to-watch-for/

Meta announced 1,395 layoffs in the Seattle area on May 20. These cuts affect approximately 20% of the company's Washington workforce. The layoffs are part of Meta's strategy to offset significant AI investments. Affected employees include technical writers, data scientists, and engineers. Their last day of employment is expected to be July 22, 2026.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/1400-seattle-meta-jobs-layoffs