#layoffs

I do not understand why this company would choose to send every department into a tailspin of nerves and anxiety for the next 2 months. Morale is completely gone and employees are paralyzed with fear. Who is actually working at this point? No one cares because we all know we may be next. Not to mention earning back the trust of employees after a stunt like this! Are YOU working or are you sitting in front of your computer shell shocked and unable to put one foot in front of the other? I feel that's like the spot most employees are in. Has anyone heard of any departments at this point that just might be ok? Are your people leaders saying anything?

ZeniMax Media is reportedly implementing staff reductions. Bethesda Softworks is among the affected divisions. 3D Realms co-founder George Broussard shared this news. He suggested the job cuts could be extensive. The company oversees many well-known development teams.

https://news.instant-gaming.com/en/articles/20278-layoffs-at-zenimax-media-bethesda-have-reportedly-begun

Central Oregon school districts are implementing significant budget cuts for the 2026-27 school year. This is due to shrinking enrollment, rising costs, and reduced state funding. Bend-La Pine cut $7 million, Redmond $3.5 million, and Jefferson County $2 million. Despite these reductions, the districts avoided staff layoffs. They achieved this through attrition and reassigning employees, though class sizes may increase.

https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/central-oregon-school-districts-budget-cuts-2026-27/article_642448af-9db5-41c5-93e9-10fde1ffb792.html

https://www.chron.com/texas/article/texas-layoffs-2026-jobs-22309917.php

Diageo is preparing for major staff reductions. The company's CEO ordered executives to cut headcount. This follows a sharp slump in global spirits consumption. "Non-revenue-generating" teams will reportedly be most affected. An internal announcement detailing job losses is expected next week.

https://www.inc.com/lucia-auerbach/the-company-behind-johnnie-walker-and-don-julio-bracing-for-major-layoffs/91362490

Having 2 months to dread on this is horrible. Has anyone heard any numbers on how many people they need to remove? Departments getting hit? Anything?
If you're taking the VSP, what company are you trying for?

UPS announced a significant workforce reduction. The logistics giant is downsizing by 20,000 people. This includes closing various facilities. The company is aggressively moving towards automated hubs. This shift is part of a move away from Amazon.

https://www.aol.com/articles/17-big-layoffs-know-130513000.html

Robinhood announced a 10% workforce reduction. This action affected approximately 290 staffers. The company cited business strength for the move. Wall Street analysts subsequently raised price targets for HOOD stock. Robinhood shares soared 8.8% following the news.

https://www.investors.com/news/robinhood-stock-hood-stock-soars-above-key-level/

MU Health Care announced an organizational redesign. This redesign resulted in 74 employee layoffs. The health system also eliminated 150 total positions, with 76 already vacant. Four Hy-Vee Quick Care clinics will close due to declining demand. These changes aim to improve financial sustainability and operational performance.

Columbia, Missouri

https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/mu-health-care-lays-off-74-employees-closing-hy-vee-quick-care-locations/article_0b82afdd-7b4f-4e72-ac07-508a116f7f69.html

Is this return to office in September an attempt to get moreee people to quit? Anyone able to get out of this?? How???

Any update on layoffs?

Bone crushing blow. Mutual of America is laying off over 200 employees over the next 15 months and shipping the jobs to India. A fleecing of America. An American company selling out. A giant suc-king sound. Morale is rock bottom. Mental Health counselors are on high alert. People are crushed. Devastated. Company can't find ways to raise revenue. Has to resort to cuts only. Accenture benefits. Mutual is now double paying: FIS ($8M) + Accenture ($~18M). Just think, the old system only only costs $8M per year. Now, they pay tripplethat

Just fyi... there were well over 300 comments about prayers for those impacted by the dow layoffs in Midland Michigan on ask midlands FB thread. Looks like the admin mediator was forced to remove all of it. There were several comments suggesting layoff numbers will reach 800-1000 locally within Midland.

It's over for all of us here anyway.

Happening this week. Any info on how’s many

From: https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/verizon-launches-simplicity-pricing-new-loyalty-program

As for talk that morale is low among Verizon employees right now, Entner quoted former Verizon CEO Denny Strigl, saying “happy people don’t make numbers. Numbers make happy people.”

Back in the Strigl days, “this was a carrier that was kicking a-s and taking names. It was winning,” he said. Over the past several years under former CEO Hans Vestberg, “they got kicked around, and morale in a company that is losing accounts and market share is not a happy place.”

Soon into his tenure, Schulman announced a massive lay-off of more than 13,000 workers and he’s been candid about how AI is going to replace workers.

Naturally, morale is low, Entner said.

“When Verizon turns around, gains subscribers, gains accounts and wins, morale will soar,” he said.

Circling back to Clark, she said the latest price and loyalty plans are just the beginning. Since Schulman took over as CEO in October, they’ve been centered on putting the customer first.

From: https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/verizon-launches-simplicity-pricing-new-loyalty-program

As for talk that morale is low among Verizon employees right now, Entner quoted former Verizon CEO Denny Strigl, saying “happy people don’t make numbers. Numbers make happy people.”

Back in the Strigl days, “this was a carrier that was kicking a-s and taking names. It was winning,” he said. Over the past several years under former CEO Hans Vestberg, “they got kicked around, and morale in a company that is losing accounts and market share is not a happy place.”

Soon into his tenure, Schulman announced a massive lay-off of more than 13,000 workers and he’s been candid about how AI is going to replace workers.

Naturally, morale is low, Entner said.

“When Verizon turns around, gains subscribers, gains accounts and wins, morale will soar,” he said.

Circling back to Clark, she said the latest price and loyalty plans are just the beginning. Since Schulman took over as CEO in October, they’ve been centered on putting the customer first.

I am fairly young and beginning my career, I’ve been with centene for 6 years and my VSP contract is not bad. I’m contemplating taking it and walking away but my only concern is that they do not even release my department. I have been through years of “we are rebuilding” and multiple job layoff scares. I have no idea what to do and it’s driving me crazy everyday since London crusty a-s sent that email.

Anyone get surplused today on the COR side?

I have been to Two World Olympics, Three Goat Roping's and one Hippo Gigging and never seen anything like this.. Was told Channel was strong and NO LAYOFF's this year on Jan 1 (Not there 5 months). Then this.... SH had a call with the group and said this place has "Failed". Then he makes the decesion on what peolpe go. I knew this group was "Doomed" after this. Last in First Out.... ATT is a great company but some leaders? Where is Chow need her back...

Anyone heard the investment community is predicting at least 50% RIF in order to restore profitability and stock price…

Received surplus notice today. L2 IC 26 years in Dallas. Townes org with exceeds targets in last 2/3 years. Raise the bar recipient 4 years ago. Wrong place at the wrong time. Anyone can be impacted by this machine. Keep looking forward!

Lots of reorgs are coming. Lots of meetings were held today. I feel bad for those who were surplused. And unfortunately, another wave is coming in September.

Have you received your letters? It seems like there was some manipulation to get rid of unwanted employees.

My engineering team was already incredibly lean after various layoffs and departures over the last half a year. I was basically taking on 2 engineer's work and still got the notification today that I was surplussed despite great EOY performance reviews over the last several years. My manager said "it was not due to my performance" and it was "budget related" but honestly I am in shock and don't know what to believe.

I am off payroll in September, which means I have a few months to find a job --which isn't bad I guess. I am disappointed and angry that I have been cut while others around me who do less are still safe.

I was told by someone that I could have the option to retire if I am over 50, if I am laid off. Where in the packet is that offer? Does it vary from state to state?

'cause now you are not a stable provider

Recent tech sector layoffs are causing a significant talent migration. Healthcare and manufacturing industries are actively absorbing these available workers. Tech-related hiring in healthcare increased by 8% compared to the previous year. Manufacturing also saw a 4% rise in tech-related hiring. Computer programmer is identified as the fastest-growing tech occupation.

https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/tech-talent-industry-migration-june-2026/

A genetic medicines company is reducing its headcount. The company is cutting its workforce by 50%. This action aims to preserve cash. It is awaiting data for a bladder-cancer gene therapy dr-g. The headcount reduction occurs during this waiting period.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/06/16/engene-slashes-staff-by-50.html

For non-unionized Rivian workers and managers in Canada, understanding these developments is essential to protecting workplace rights and entitlements.

https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/rivian-layoffs-severance-pay/

I was notified today. People should not be surprised because they are like most other companies and really focused on AI efficiencies.

It never hurts to keep your resume updated and casually look even if not affected. It usually takes a couple of months to start getting good calls about jobs. Be hopeful that you will not be but start preparing as if you will.be one day.

Thousands of public school employees face layoff warnings across the U.S. This wave of job cuts is the largest in over a decade. Districts cite declining enrollment and rising costs as major factors. The expiration of pandemic-era federal aid also contributes to financial strain. Major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas are affected.

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/layoff-warnings-hit-thousands-of-school-employees/2026/06

I just started a couple months ago. I love my job, coworkers, and even my boss. I finally enjoy what I do at work but then this happens. I could have an option to work as an apartment manager but I would probably have to leave before August. Is it worth staying? I would hate being an apartment manager but seeing how my last job ended with a layoff I saw recently how horrible the job market is.

Universal Studio Group is merging UCP and Universal International Studios. Beatrice Springborn will lead the new Universal Global Television. This restructuring eliminates 22 positions across NBCUniversal's TV operations. Jennifer Gwartz, Marc Velez, and Steven O’Neill are among the departing executives. The consolidation aims to align content for the global market.

https://deadline.com/2026/06/ucp-uis-studio-merger-beatrice-springborn-layoffs-nbcuiversal-1236956996/

Volume is flat, overtime is being watched, and have been told anyone that quits, retires etc, that those positions will not be filled in Mechanical across the Southwest at this time. Any news anywhere else?

As much fear and angst that have been posted on tbis board for the past few weeks about the 17th being doomsday and the small number of posts today, this sure seems like a nothingburger with a small number of people impacted.

https://gagadget.com/en/715412-bungie-quantic-dream-id-software-a-wave-of-layoffs-is-hitting-gaming-this-summer/

Bungie reportedly faces significant layoffs this summer. Around 50% of its 800 employees, or 400 staff, are at risk. Sony reported a $765 million impairment loss due to Bungie's underperformance. Destiny 2 support ended, and Marathon's recent efforts failed to improve its standing. Rumors of impending layoffs at the studio circulated last month.

https://www.psu.com/news/bungie-reportedly-set-to-lose-around-400-staff-members-as-a-result-of-summer-layoffs/