#layoffs

Following a layoff of 9,000 employees globally, Novo Nordisk has announced a new return-to-office (RTO) mandate. The pharmaceutical company, known for its diabetes and weight-loss dr-gs like Ozempic and Wegovy, is requiring all office-based staff to work five days a week in the office. The new policy is set to take effect on January 1st.

The layoffs, which amount to about 11% of the company's workforce, are part of a restructuring plan by the new CEO, Mike Doustdar, to streamline operations, reduce complexity, and save an estimated $1.25 billion annually by the end of 2026. The company plans to reinvest these savings into its core areas of diabetes and obesity treatments. The job cuts, which include 5,000 positions in Denmark, are a response to slowing sales growth and increasing competition, particularly from rival dr-gmaker Eli Lilly.

The RTO mandate is being implemented to "foster a stronger sense of belonging, strengthen relationships, enhance collaboration, and accelerate decision-making processes." According to reports, the company did not have a universal work-from-home policy before, and rules varied by country and department. While the new mandate is a full-time return, the company stated that individual agreements between managers and employees are still possible to balance both personal and business needs.

The decision has been met with criticism from some employee representatives, who were "surprised" by the change, arguing that remote work and a vibrant office culture are not mutually exclusive. This move by Novo Nordisk aligns with a broader trend of companies reversing remote work policies, with some experts suggesting that RTO mandates are being used as a way to encourage employees to quit, thereby reducing headcount without having to pay severance. However, the company's new CEO has emphasized the need for a shift in mindset to become faster and more agile in a competitive market.

Used to be a great company, like a family - they took care of people. Now things turned south, they had three layoffs over last couple of years. The last cut was about six months ago and almost 200 people were got cut from FSOP. I would not trust the management any more, this is different times now and they tell you one thing just to turn around and do something completely different.

Sep12 6am UTC - Sep13 6am UTC totals: 59 layoffs.
September totals (except Sep01): 4697 layoffs, and 279 additions.
Methodology and day-by-day breakdown is in comments.

Reminder: some locations in Pacific received "notice" already, but will still have access for 2 weeks.

A mandatory shift bid, AI, moving people’s roles, changing up departments (Which can often be a sign of layoffs creeping up), and changing metrics? Some of this helps, but I feel as if these changes are being implemented to make a lot of people voluntarily leave to avoid layoffs. It smells of constructive dismissal/discharge in some form. Maybe I’m wrong. This job has had its pros and cons. I’m sorry to those of you who have to endure whatever Wayfair throws.

After a series of layoffs that happened before Q4, there has been a lot of Kool Aid drinking. Get prepared for the big layoffs to occur in November/December. Management is loading up the workload on agents with expectations of completing tasks by the end of the year. After all of your dedicated labor, be prepared to have the rug pulled underneath you. This is the time to be searching for other opportunities. It is best to jump off the sinking ship and leave the rats behind. It is an unfortunate mess, and it will not change.

I have been told that a bunch of people have been notified by management that they have been selected. Is this true?

Major layoffs coming in the car and mechanical departments. Most car jobs will be eliminated, and TCI jobs will be put in their place. Major yards like north Platte and Kansas will still facilitate car repair with union workers, but smaller outlying yards will have contractors do the work, and this is including locomotive service and inspection.

These cuts will bolster stock prices for the Norfolk southern merger

Rumor is September is reorganize / layoff time. Only 2 Fridays left in September and everyone knows the announcements come on Friday. Wondering if the Elliot intervention has put the the breaks on the PepsiCo plans? Hmmm?

Does anyone have more information about the possibility of having layoffs in Q4? Also, who might be affected?

The City of Colorado Springs announced some measures it is planning to implement aimed at closing a projected $31 million shortfall.

The City said the adjustments will include efficiencies, reductions in workforce, scheduled furlough days, and the permanent closure of Meadows Park Community Center. The changes are designed to maintain the City’s long-term financial health and ensure the continuation of administrative priorities, including public safety, emergency response, and infrastructure services.

https://www.fox21news.com/news/city-of-cos-38-jobs-could-be-cut-community-center-closing/

Really don’t want this dragged out for months, but I’m afraid that’s exactly what we’re looking at.

The General Motors plant in Wentzville will experience temporary layoffs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 19.

A message from United Auto Workers Local 2250 chairman, Jon Daugherty, and the plant executive, Eric Shelhorn, noted the layoff stems from parts availability.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/news/2025/09/12/st-louis-wentzville-gm

Wondering if that's a soft ask/getting feedback for those they think might be open for voluntary layoffs........

My boss is all in on using H1Bs, even with citizens and green card holders on the team who have the same skills. He’s literally taking work from U.S. employees and putting an H1B's name on it. The H1Bs aren't even doing the real work; they're just shadowing and secretly managing us.

This was never an issue for me before, but with layoffs happening everywhere and U.S. workers being the target, I'm worried. I already know HR is a dead end. I tried complaining to my second-line manager, and it just backfired. Now they just see me as a complainer and not assigning much work at all.

Any advice on what I can do at Oracle? Is there any way to report this H1B fraud to USCIS? or Silently move-on is the best solution ?
The main cause of this H1b fraud is an asian manager sitting at top and showing bias.

Laid off over 700 employees.
The layoffs are a part of a braoder stragey.

Take a look over at the UP Layoff. More Car Shops closed and Carmen furloughed. Coming soon to the NS.

After a lot of back and forth, it's been decided that cyber, the whole of Microfocus Portfolio will be sold in early H2.
A private firm is very close to making the purchase but has made it clear to cut 75% of the team and no Marketing/BDR roles to be retained.

Where’s the clown who said they were sure there would be no more layoffs 2025???

Summer surge is wrapping up and "Liberate", the new AI, is almost done being developed. They will be "liberating" more service staff VERY soon. Prepare now.

How can I file a lawsuit against Gainwell successfully? As we all know Gainwell is laying us off but giving our Jobs to Indian people. What proof do I need?

Coming to the Value org. Bloated workforce

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Ericsson in crisis: CEO fired, suspicions of corruption
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Ericsson (the Swedish world leader in communications technology and services) is in a leadership crisis and being investigated on corruption. The corporation also announced that large lay-offs are imminent.

With mounting pressure on Ericsson its Board of Directors announced on 25 July 2016, in the middle of the Swedish vacation break, that its President and CEO Hans Vestberg was stepping down with immediate effect. Jan Frykhammar, Executive Vice President and CFO, will assume the CEO position until a new CEO is in office.

BRAKING NEWS! All T-Zones and myFaves team members will be impacted.

Staples-Essendant Lays Off Over 200 at Houston, Charlotte, and Orlando Distribution Centers.
https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/staples-essendant-lays-off-over-200-at-houston-charlotte-and-orlando-distribution-centers/

Staples-Essendant Lays Off Over 200 at Houston, Charlotte, and Orlando Distribution Centers.
https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/staples-essendant-lays-off-over-200-at-houston-charlotte-and-orlando-distribution-centers/

RUMOR: Sycamore Partners Shutting Down Essendant’s Office Products Business, Layoffs on the Way. ☹
https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/rumor-sycamore-partners-shutting-down-essendants-office-products-business-layoffs-on-the-way-%e2%98%b9/

For those reading this message, there's a chance you've already been impacted by the decisions and may not yet be aware of it. Many of you submitted your selections without realizing that the outcomes had likely already been determined.

I truly wish all of you the very best moving forward. And to those expressing feelings of "survivor’s guilt," please remember that your colleagues are facing real uncertainty show empathy and respect during this time.

For those that are holding on to hope of staying and are still in San Ramon, "God Bless You." I hate saying it but, "I hope you enjoy this next chapter of your life."

According to the AEM guidelines, in-office presence is based on business needs rather than a strict requirement. The "three days per week" guideline is flexible and intended as general guidance. Your manager may request more or fewer days in the office depending on team needs.

Time spent in the office can be minimal, even as little as one hour, and arrival time is flexible unless you are expected to attend a scheduled meeting. Once that obligation is fulfilled, you are free to leave.

If you prefer or need to attend meetings virtually while in the office, for example due to health concerns or other personal reasons, that is also acceptable.

In practice, this means I will go into the office, find an available desk, join the meeting virtually from there, and then leave once it is concluded.

Will there be more layoffs in the US and Canada before the end of the year?

We saw Ubisoft make more layoffs in the wake of a staggering $1.25 billion investment from Tencent and then flounder when pressed by Game File as to whether its upcoming expansion for As-----n's Creed Mirage was financed by the Saudi state.

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-continues-layoffs-after-billion-dollar-investment-is-saudi-arabia-financing-an-as-----n-s-creed-expansion-and-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-silksong-patch-notes-21

During the last week of August 2025, Senior Leadership instructed all departments to eliminate 5% of their workforce due to financial concerns with the decrease of enrollment. It seems that the individuals chosen were at random. Individuals were laid off effective immediately and were not given any prior notice. Individuals were required to turn over any and all University-owned technology. The University deactivated all individual's accounts within 24 hours. The University offered "severance" to some individuals.

Do we have an idea of ​​the teams most likely to be affected (OCI / OCC / support / ...) and the type of position (sales / pre-sales / support / ...) to anticipate the EEA layoffs?

It’s really ridiculous reading these bragging about Q1 financial success and people excited below in the comments with peans. This results cost hundreds suddenly laid off employees, not raises, not focal for every singular worker. That’s exactly the politics - you are important, you bulid our success.

Come on. He's smarter than that.

Sep11 6:30am UTC - Sep12 6am UTC totals: 100 layoffs.
September totals (except Sep01): 4638 layoffs, and 279 additions.
Methodology and day-by-day breakdown is in comments.

When are there happening again?

The former chemical engineer and biofuels researcher at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland was furloughed two months ago. In August, PNNL laid him off, along with 90 other jobs being cut in recent weeks.

https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/pnnl-layoffs-prompt-criticism-concern

I’m really hoping they give us a chance to leave voluntarily because I would take it immediately. Things have been so tense and uncertain, it feels like the best move to step away before the stress really hits hard. Having a way out would be a huge relief and give me a chance to reset and find something better.

Is it typically your direct supervisor, one level above them or two levels above them? How does it work?