#layoffs

A judge has indicated the possibility of a buyer for the Schwebel Baking Company, which had announced plans to cease operations. This development comes after the Teamsters Union filed a lawsuit contesting the closure. The company, in business for over 120 years, is reportedly considering an expedited Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate a sale. Discussions are ongoing between parties to determine the feasibility of this potential purchase. The identity of the prospective buyer has not yet been disclosed.

Youngstown, Ohio

https://www.wtae.com/article/schwebel-baking-company-buyer/71921509

North Carolina's new state budget significantly cuts and restricts funding for Legal Aid services. Lawmakers are diverting money historically allocated to Legal Aid towards public defender offices. This follows a previous funding freeze that already caused layoffs and rural office closures for Legal Aid. The new budget also imposes restrictions on the types of cases Legal Aid can handle. These changes will negatively impact vulnerable residents needing legal assistance.

Raleigh, North Carolina

https://www.fayobserver.com/story/opinion/2026/07/14/nc-general-assembly-budget-hits-legal-aid-with-cruel-cuts/90907465007/

People keep posting that they are safe from layoffs.

The advertising giant WPP is planning significant layoffs for the remainder of the year. These cuts are expected to impact hundreds of employees worldwide. This action is a key component of the company's ongoing restructuring and turnaround efforts. The precise number of affected positions is anticipated to be in the mid-to-high hundreds. This move signals a continued push for operational efficiency.

London, England

https://adage.com/agencies/aa-wpp-plans-hundreds-more-layoffs-by-end-of-2026/

Morale is zero, will they keep the circus for much longer?

I said to my now ex manager I am done, i just want exit pkg so I can focus on starting interviews because thinking every day is it today for months is not healthy.

He is no longer manager soon so I guess we might be on similar exit paths.

So US cuts done right what about EU and Israel?

Leidos has announced workforce reductions affecting 305 employees, primarily in indirect roles. These changes are intended to improve operational efficiency and position the company for future growth. The company is actively working to reassign many of these individuals to new direct positions. These layoffs represent a small fraction, less than one percent, of Leidos's global workforce. Leidos is providing severance and outplacement assistance to those impacted.

Reston, Virginia

https://www.washingtontechnology.com/companies/2026/07/leidos-layoff-notices-hit-305-people-non-customer-roles/414729/

Santa Barbara County has successfully reduced its planned staff layoffs. This positive development comes after receiving an unexpected increase in state funding. The additional money will allow the county to reinstate 15 positions that were previously slated for elimination. These restored jobs were part of a larger effort to address the county's tight financial situation and balance its budget. Consequently, the total number of layoffs has decreased significantly.

Santa Barbara, California

https://www.kclu.org/2026-07-13/santa-barbara-county-reduces-staff-layoffs-after-getting-an-unexpected-surge-in-state-funding?_amp=true

Merck KGaA's U.S. research division is implementing a mandatory three-day-a-week in-office policy for its R&D staff. This new requirement applies to employees previously hired for remote work. Those unwilling to relocate or commute to the Billerica office will face potential layoffs. The company is offering relocation assistance to affected employees. Up to seventy individuals may be impacted by this policy change.

Billerica, Massachusetts

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/merck-kgaa-institutes-office-requirement-us-research-team-could-lead-70-layoffs

Union representatives at WK Kellogg's Memphis plant allege the company is violating their collective bargaining agreement. The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) claims WK Kellogg is disregarding seniority rules for job placements during workforce reductions. Union leaders state their proposals to preserve jobs and honor seniority have been met with resistance. They believe the company is prioritizing profit over its dedicated workforce. The union plans to monitor the situation and pursue legal action if necessary.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.memphisflyer.com/union-kelloggs-not-following-agreements-on-layoffs/

Placentia's City Council has opted for spending reductions and layoffs to address a $1.5 million budget deficit. This approach differs from neighboring cities that utilized reserves or hiring freezes. The council prioritized basic services like infrastructure and public safety. The budget was balanced through various cuts, including two layoffs and reduced landscaping. Despite balancing the budget, significant underfunding of road maintenance remains a concern.

Placentia, California

https://voiceofoc.org/2026/07/placentia-uses-spending-cuts-and-layoffs-to-close-budget-deficit/

Many years ago when I heard some of my friends had landed jobs at Cisco I thought "wow Cisco is smart to hire them". I even considered buying the stock.

All of them got laid off.

So when Cisco bought the company I worked for I already knew what was coming. The day the deal was announced I should have updated my resume and left. But I stayed anyway. I lasted longer than I expected but those years were mostly wasted.

I watched good friends and talented people get cut. After about a year I made a decision. I was done working extra hours or giving my soul to the company. If someone asked where I worked I would say Cisco but I always added that it was not the company it used to be back in the 90s. These days I even wonder if it was ever really that great.

In the end I gave them way less than my best effort. Sometimes I felt guilty about it. Then I would see someone busting their a** working weekends and late nights only to get laid off anyway. That made the message pretty clear.

Now it is my turn to be let go and I am still not sure which path was better. Should you work hard on principle even when the system does not care? Or do you push back against a machine that punishes loyalty?

I used every bit of that unlimited PTO. I never worked extra hours. Part of me is glad I fought the system in my own small way.

The other part wonders if it would have been better to go down still believing in the mission like Old Major in Animal Farm.

G.K. wrote “Expectations may change. Experiences may evolve”. Such a passive aggressive tone. We get it G.K., you hate your employees. We’ve know that since day one. You’re going to push people to leave, lay people off and make the survivors as uncomfortable as possible.

Have a cookie 🍪

Just learned that there are lots of folks as monthly contractor under Salm / Jef h team in technology used as rate cart driver. Also, very expensive opex contractors still around. This is really new to me. We got laid off but this?

I can't believe anyone is falling for the "I got notified today!!" bullsh-t. You literally saw a massive layoff in November.

Just a refresher - 15 minute meeting scheduled the morning of by your leader, over around 11, all hands for the survivors. No meeting invite goes out for the all hands, you just get a ping with the link (or at least that's how it went in my department).

Anyone who says they know they're getting laid off as early as today is a liar and nobody with any actual knowledge is going to post it here. You will know Thursday. Period.

Was there any indication there'd be cuts today?

Senior folks like Director level people like SMEs including engineering Prod owners were let go - this Friday is last day.

Please comment updates on 7/16 layoffs as of today.

Any rumors of a post FY layoff like we had last year?

Impacted Band 5 leaders were notified today. Anyone heard any particular department being hit?

Any impending news lately or are things still quiet?

I seriously just got a call from a recruiter asking me if I was job hunting. I said yes. He said the job was as a clinical review nurse for Centene! WTF?!! We fighting got our lives here and they already looking to replace us with temps!

Its a pity though

Q2 sales will lack both plan and the latest exec forecasts. Substantially. SVP of sales and several Director / Sr. Directors in sales will finally be fired in August. Not for missing the target, but for missing their own forecasts now several quarters in a row.

ARR in the current quarter will shrink vs end of previous quarter (for the first time). That will be the catalyst for the bigger changes:

KKR will continute to re-shuffle the board to drive more accountability.

CEO still believes that "product is fine, everything else is the problem". He'll be fired, too. Timing just depends on interim and long-term succession plan. Nobody will miss him as he's been over-promising on outside investment / recapitalization / acquisition and under-delivering.

Once that happens, the power center of gravity will shift away from product groups. Don't need as many PMs and engineers if the goal is no longer just growth (which has been embarassingly lacking). PE firms are happy with high profitability / low growth or lower profitability with higher growth (rule of 40). Any combination works for them long term and the company will be reconfigured to set and maintain the direction.

All of this will be disruptive, causing more internal power fights. Good people will leave for better opportunities (which exist for them) why others will be RIF'ed in certain areas. That will leave the company with lower cost, but also understaffed in important areas. That imbalance will prolong recovery time.

In short - long term (18 months+), Omnissa will be fine.
Short term (12-18 months), it's going to get ugly. Opportunities for smart people to navigate the disruption.

You read it here first.

To carry out put options well into 2027 and watch dells market cap collopase. Hardware is dead

The dark cloud is upon us.

Hearing there are layoffs happening at optum and was wondering if anyone has heard about layoffs in the Optum At Home dept.

Many from my UK team have been silently let go, and the remaining are looking to jump ship.

Something that executives probably are not telling you is their concern as to the unexpected costs by AI providers (vendors) for AI tokens.

AI is today actually more costly than human beings workforce performing the same tasks.

Now I know they have been telling you that their goal for AI is not to replace anyone but rather to assist them in their daily work to focus on higher learnt daily tasks. Well, that is simply an outright lie (or fabrication if I am to be more civil in my wording).

They most definitely want to replace you!

Unfortunately for them, they probably had to ramp up letting persons go before AI had “learned” everything simply because AI is costing large corporations way more monies than they anticipated. So, to keep stock prices up and shareholders happy, they have had to earlier than anticipated had to layoffs folks to offset tje high AI costs.

Notice nothing has been said yet about the true customers (aka the members) as to how things will affect them. That is because members are not even in the equation (the thinking mindset) of the executives, as to their decision making.

While I suspect the July 16th date is accurate, I believe VZ upper management is leveraging this platform to foster an environment of anxiety. This narrative feels designed to artificially drive up productivity and force compliance through job insecurity. We should anticipate VZ to run continuous fake info such as these supposed fake weekly upcoming layoffs. My strongest recommendation is to disconnect from this forum and proactively channel your energy into finding a better opportunity elsewhere. This is my last time ever opening this site. This is a psyop. Wake up.

did you make it through? how do your orgs look?

Jersey City's Mayor will formally introduce the 2026 municipal budget on Wednesday, following weeks of public hearings and the recent layoff of 31 provisional employees. The proposed budget aims to address a significant structural deficit by increasing municipal taxes by 15.5% and implementing over $58 million in spending reductions. This plan also relies on approximately $120 million in state assistance and covers $109 million in previously deferred obligations. Tensions are high as several City Council members have accused the administration of withholding financial information necessary to evaluate the proposed tax hike. The administration maintains the budget reflects extensive cost-cutting measures and fiscal responsibility.

Jersey City, NJ

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/jersey-city/sections/government/articles/this-week-long-awaited-jersey-city-budget-to-be-formally-introduced-on-wednesday

Several companies based in Parsippany have filed WARN notices in 2026, impacting a total of 243 employees. These filings indicate potential layoffs across various sectors. Specific companies include Reckitt Benckiser, RB Health, Mead Johnson, Fulton Bank, and Embassy Suites by Hilton. The notices were posted between March and May, with effective dates for the workforce changes ranging from March through October. The exact reasons for these layoffs and the fate of the affected positions were not disclosed in the filings.

Parsippany, New Jersey

https://parsippanyfocus.com/multiple-parsippany-companies-file-warn-notices-in-2026/

I overheard some people talking in a conference room last week but I don’t know if this is true or false

Our Home is shutting down its Las Vegas plant on August 25th. This closure will result in the layoff of 61 employees. Various positions, including packers and machine operators, are affected. One plant manager position has a later layoff date of December 31, 2026. The company has not indicated any union representation or bumping rights for the affected workers.

Las Vegas, NV

https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/07/09/snack-company-close-las-vegas-facility-lay-off-61/

A new initiative in Sault Ste. Marie aims to support Indigenous individuals facing employment challenges. The Pathways Forward Initiative offers training and job placement services. It addresses workforce instability caused by layoffs and other barriers. The program is a collaboration between local Indigenous organizations. Its goal is to foster long-term employment success and community well-being.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-news/new-indigenous-employment-program-now-open-in-the-sault-12533831

Happening right now. Seems like many are from India?

Over 2,600 companies have initiated layoff events impacting more than 230,000 employees in 2026. This trend, while significant, shows a 40% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year. Artificial intelligence is frequently cited as the primary reason for these workforce adjustments. However, some analyses suggest that cost-cutting and restructuring may be the underlying drivers. The technology sector has experienced the most substantial job cuts, though manufacturing, retail, and financial services have also seen reductions.

United States

https://eciks.org/13243-29978-employee-layoffs-2026-230000-workers

Hundreds of healthcare workers in Vermont gathered to protest upcoming layoffs at UVM Health. They expressed concerns about the impact on patient care and their own livelihoods. The rally highlighted the significant number of employees facing job losses. Organizers emphasized the importance of retaining experienced medical professionals. The demonstration aimed to pressure the health system to reconsider its decision.

Burlington, VT

https://www.wcax.com/video/2026/07/12/hundreds-vt-healthcare-workers-rally-against-uvm-health-layoffs/

The Santa Barbara County Health Department will reinstate fifteen positions previously impacted by layoffs. This reversal is due to a revised state budget that provides additional revenue for the department. The restored roles include various clinical and administrative staff. This funding allows the department to increase productivity and improve workflow efficiency. The department is using this year to enhance operations in anticipation of potential future budget changes.

Santa Barbara, California

https://www.noozhawk.com/county-health-will-restore-15-positions-after-layoffs/