#layoffs

My wife lost her job three months ago. She worked there nine years. We have four kids. If I get laid off, we're ruined. Please share real information. I just want to provide for my family.

If I get laid off, great, gives me more of a safety net, but I'll be gone either way by mid-May. I'm looking forward to watching SAP sink. They have mistreated me enough it will be enjoyable to watch it crash and burn.

I'd rather take a package than have to go through this over and over again. I'm being very serious. This place used to have job security. What happened to that?

It is impossible to care about work that has an end date in the immediate future. The motivation to your best, to train others or to spend time considering better ways to perform has been destroyed.

How is everyone with an end date handling this? Wrong answers only.

I keep hearing that this Thursday the 23rd is the notification day for GNT. Anyone else hearing the same thing? If you get notified, how long before you would be off payroll?

How are medical exceptions to work from home treated in regards to if there were a declared management surplus? There is a group of 25 or so US management employees where 5 or 6 of them are in this category (yes, this is still happening). Some of them feel this protects them due to "medical" but obvious thinking is the people who don't report to an office would be at the top of list when a surplus is declared. Could be legal implications? Thoughts?

Job ads will mostly disappear. Senior positions will be T3 and T4 only because they refuse to eliminate any T5 roles. Executives across the board mainly just listen to the executive board without doing much work themselves. The actual work is handled by the T5 and T4 beneath them. Right now, the talk is that the cuts will mainly target T1 and T2 roles to significantly reduce numbers. The idea is that T4 and T3 can take over those jobs with the help of Claude AI. They’re also planning to cut several T3 and T4 positions. These will be replaced by key resources like HR, who are shifting to become development managers. A new position called "SAP AI Architects" will be introduced. This role is similar to other architect positions but is designed to assist HRs in adapting to their new responsibilities since they lack technical expertise. However, some other architect roles will be eliminated. Product Owner and Product Manager roles will also be eliminated under the name of HPOM efficiency. Much of this has been discussed for months now and this seems like this is pretty much the final version.

Performance Management will be we-ponized against anyone who voices too many complaints. It will also serve to keep everyone’s loyalty in check. In 2026 and 2027, benefits and salary budgets are set to be slashed even more to boost share buybacks. And of course to give more bonuses to the executive board and executives in all areas. Unfiltered surveys will be above 70% for trust in the board regardless of how employees vote in 2026.

It’s crucial for employees to grasp where things went wrong. The supervisory board elected two years ago has been quite anti-employee and pro-layoffs. They’ve actively worked to increase bonuses for the executive board while cutting salary budgets and benefits for regular employees. The new Works Council is mostly made up of the same people as before. Sadly, they seem more focused on securing a good layoff deal for themselves and then leaving. This pattern happened four years ago when half the Works Council left and it is repeating itself now. The answer is to elect pro-employee, anti-layoff candidates to both the Works Council and the Executive board. These candidates should hold the executive board accountable for SAP's strategy. And honestly, executives in most areas should be laid off. A majority of them are millionaires already and are only here to drain as many Euros as possible from SAP into their own pockets. T5s who have been with SAP for a long time are pretty much useless as they are disconnected from reality and only interested in building their "empires".

Ask your representatives after the announcement why they failed you.

Every time you get an email about a re-organization, you can expect layoffs to follow. This will continue under our current CEO. It’s a way to distract and perform for the board with dismal earnings. Some advice: understand and use AI, you are marked if you don’t; speak up in meetings or you are marked if you don’t; take extra training and courses offered, you are marked if you don’t; if you have unlimited PTO, don’t overuse it, you are marked if you do.

Does anyone know if Home and Community (business side) will be impacted by the 4/30 layoffs?

Shortly before the FY2026 results will be announced on May 6th a global RA will hit all Northern European and north American teams. The scale of the RA will be unprecedented but is timed to address the disastrous financial results.

Fasten your seatbelts folks - this is the beginning of the end.

Ohio employers filed 13 WARN notices in March 2026. These notices affect a total of 1,510 workers across the state. Lourdes University in Sylvania will lay off 387 employees. Zenith Logistics Inc. in Cincinnati plans to cut 225 jobs. Other companies like First Brands and Saks & Company also announced reductions.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/04/17/ohio-layoffs-closures-1500-workers-march-warn-notice/89604762007/

Spirit Airlines may liquidate its assets and cease operations. This possibility could lead to layoffs at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Rising fuel costs and a previous bankruptcy filing are cited as factors. Airport officials are prepared and actively negotiating with other airlines. Customers with booked flights should contact Spirit customer service.

Unity Township, Pennsylvania

https://www.wtae.com/article/spirit-liquidation-arnold-palmer-airport-pennsylvania/71042856

Refresco Beverages US Inc. will close its Carlisle, Ohio, manufacturing facility. This closure will result in 63 job cuts. The company filed a WARN notice regarding the impending shutdown. Shifting customer needs and high operating costs prompted the decision. Manufacturing operations are expected to cease by June 24, 2026.

Carlisle, Ohio

https://whatnow.com/news/local-news/27-year-old-beverage-production-company-to-close-carlisle-facility-lay-off-63/

Tesla recently dismissed its Supercharger team. Over 500 employees were affected, including the head of charging. This action caused confusion and paused new Supercharger site deployments. Tesla has since begun bringing back some of the laid-off staff. This indicates ongoing dedication to expanding the charging network.

https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2043/teslas-supercharger-team-shakeup-firings-rehiring-and-future-prospects

ECU Health Home Health and Hospice will permanently close. This closure is effective May 1, 2026. It will impact 161 employees across eastern North Carolina. The decision follows an agreement to sell the division to Liberty Home Care and Hospice. Financial pressures and declining reimbursements drove this strategic move.

Greenville, North Carolina

https://wcti12.com/news/local/ecu-health-closure-of-home-health-hospice-unit-to-impact-161-workers

Parkdale Mills is closing its Davidson County facility. This action will lay off 68 employees. The Lexington factory is scheduled to close on June 7. Increasing energy costs created an unsustainable business model. Parkdale Mills also closed a Walnut Cove facility earlier this year.

Lexington, North Carolina

https://www.aol.com/news/historic-textile-mill-near-charlotte-163409252.html

Deere recently recalled 49 more employees. The recalled workers will support manufacturing and material movement. This action increases total U.S. employee recalls to over 300 this year. The company laid off over 2,000 workers in 2024. Deere now shows signs of cautious expansion after earlier reductions.

Dubuque, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa

https://www.agdaily.com/news/after-years-of-deep-cuts-john-deere-begins-recalling-workers/

Perdue Foods will dismantle its Cofield feed mill. This follows a February 21 explosion that shut down operations. Fifteen feed mill employees will be terminated on April 19. These workers received pay and benefits since the incident. Other Perdue complex employees face temporary shutdowns or reassignments.

Cofield, North Carolina

https://wcti12.com/news/local/fifteen-employees-laid-off-after-cofield-feed-mill-explosion

Bristol Myers Squibb plans to lay off 206 employees. These job cuts will impact its New Jersey workforce. The company expects these layoffs to occur between July and December. This action is part of a larger $2 billion cost-cutting initiative. Bristol Myers Squibb has already eliminated over 1,400 New Jersey positions.

Lawrence Township, New Jersey

https://njbiz.com/bristol-myers-squibb-206-more-layoffs-new-jersey/

The Plainfield Board of Education approved a reduction in force. This decision will result in the layoff of nearly 60 employees. The district cited decreased student enrollment and budgetary reasons. A 0% tax levy increase was also approved by the board. Union leaders and staff voiced strong concerns about the layoffs.

Plainfield, NJ

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/plainfield/sections/education/articles/plainfield-boe-approves-reduction-in-force-as-union-leaders-staff-speak-out

The Carson City School Board approved a measure allowing the superintendent to issue layoff notices. This action affects certain classified and certified positions within the district. The decision aims to help close a structural deficit, which currently stands at about $3.02 million. Superintendent Andrew Feuling and Chief Financial Officer Spencer Winward presented the tentative budget. Community members and employees voiced concerns about potential job losses, especially for social workers. The board voted 5-1 to approve the authorization, with one trustee opposing.

Carson City, Nevada

https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2026/apr/14/ccsd-board-oks-superintendent-to-issue-reduction-in-force/

IGT implemented a 10 percent worldwide workforce reduction last month. This global layoff affected approximately 700 people. The company declined to state how many Nevada employees were impacted. Nevada's DETR stated it is unclear if IGT must file a WARN Act letter. WARN notices are not always required for staggered layoffs.

https://cdcgaming.com/brief/igts-total-number-of-nevada-job-reductions-might-not-be-revealed/

Mississippi experienced approximately 500 job reductions during the first quarter of 2026. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security released its quarterly report detailing these cuts. GXO Logistics was responsible for over 200 of these job losses. These specific layoffs occurred in DeSoto County. Greenwood Leflore Hospital also announced potential large-scale layoffs ahead of its expected closure.

DeSoto County, Mississippi

https://mississippitoday.org/2026/04/16/data-centers-layoffs-musk-marketplace/

MTD Acquisition Inc. will close its Chisholm and Hibbing facilities. Approximately 77 employees will be laid off due to this closure. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Notice. Initial separations will impact 32 employees in Chisholm by June 14, 2026. All closure activities are expected to conclude by August 13, 2026.

Chisholm, Minnesota

https://www.fox21online.com/news/local/iron-range-company-to-close-and-lay-off-dozens-of-employees/article_4c1a3e83-a43c-4a78-a9cc-64e33b50589b.html

The Lewiston City Council is reviewing options to reduce its proposed 2027 budget. City officials presented three new proposals to further lower spending. These options include laying off three or eight government employees. Another proposal involves eliminating take-home vehicles for police officers. Councilors have not yet made any final decisions on these budget cuts.

Lewiston, Maine

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/news/2026/04/16/lewiston-considers-layoffs--hiring-freezes-to-lower-budget

Portland city officials propose a $363.9 million budget. This plan eliminates 74 staff positions. Homeowners will still see a 4.2 percent property tax increase. Rising employee benefits, wages, and county taxes created budget pressures. Staffing reductions include positions from a closed asylum seeker shelter and vacant police roles.

Portland, Maine

https://www.themainewire.com/2026/04/portland-budget-proposal-cuts-74-positions-while-taxpayers-still-face-increase/

Serta Mattress plans to conduct layoffs. These layoffs will affect 100 individuals. The Birmingham Business Journal published this information. Job numbers in the affected area were strong in February.

https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2026/04/17/alabama-manufacturer-laying-off-100.html

US logistics and trucking companies eliminated 829 positions recently. These reductions stem from shifting supply chain strategies and contract losses. Saddle Creek Logistics Services cut 168 jobs in Texas. Ryder System closed an Iowa warehouse, laying off 153 employees. Day & Ross USA also reduced 149 jobs across five states.

https://www.harianbasis.co/en/us-logistics-firms-layoffs-contract-losses

Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert expressed disappointment with the judicial branch budget. The General Assembly approved $344.4 million, but the court requested $354.7 million. This funding shortfall will force significant layoffs and threaten critical court services. Governor Andy Beshear's budget vetoes were overridden by the Republican supermajority. Specialty courts and infrastructure needs also face funding challenges.

Lexington, Ky.

https://lexingtonky.news/2026/04/15/chief-justice-warns-judicial-branch-faces-deep-budget-cuts/

Michelin is restructuring its operations in Emporia, Kansas. The company will phase out its agricultural track product line. This change will eliminate 100 positions. A downturn in demand for the product caused the restructuring. The wheel assembly production line will continue to operate.

Emporia, Kansas

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/more-layoffs-hit-emporia-as-michelin-restructures/ar-AA219pxY

RESRG Automotive is under investigation for a recent mass layoff. The company notified Indiana officials of the layoff on April 14, 2026. This action affected 266 employees at its Evansville, Indiana facility. The investigation focuses on potential violations of the federal WARN Act. This law requires 60 days' notice before mass layoffs.

Evansville, Indiana

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/04/15/resrg-automotive-warn-act-investigation/

I was released on 3/4 and ever since leaving life is SO much better. It feels good to smile again and enjoy life beyond AT&T. Just curious if my previous post from February was accurate in predicting additional upcoming layoff dates:

4/22/26
6/19/26
8/19/26
10/2/26
11/4/26

What impacts do you see?

Why would I work hard if the massive layoffs is one month away?

Lorain City Schools is experiencing a significant financial crisis. The district faces a nearly $17 million annual budget shortfall. This deficit has resulted in over 100 teacher layoffs. Funding reductions from federal, state, and local sources are cited as the cause. Voters will decide on an operating levy in May to help stabilize the district's finances.

Lorain, Ohio

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/education/education-station/lorain-city-schools-100-teacher-layoffs-17-million-funding-cuts-federal-state-local-education-association/95-19da7a4d-dfa5-47cd-8061-c09e50941146

Cognizant plans to lay off 10-20% of their USA workforce in the next 6 - 8 weeks. They are forcing every business unit — Even profitable revenue generating ones — to cut their workforce to move over to India or bring in lower level talent. HR was blind-sided by this and has very little info so it’s clearly coming from Ravi or Surya. They are trying everything to get the stock back up, so why not blindside the workforce right after being named a great place to work. Yeah right.

Lots of foreigners (Americans, Indians, Malaysians) under the guise of “specialty skills” Canadians can’t apparently perform in their customs letter. All lies! Folks forced to signing these bogus letters to allow these foreigners through and steal OUR jobs.

It’s not that Canadians can’t perform these jobs, but that the company doesn’t want to hire or have laid off Canadians that used to do the same job.

Companies like Imoerial should be taxed more. They’ve taken jobs from tax paying Canadians.

The practice of “quiet cutting” is an old practice with a new name. It involves employers reassigning workers to new roles in hopes they will eventually quit so the company saves the cost of severance. SF is trash!

Stay away from the sh-t hole! These are completely evil people that will lie, cheat and steal at any cost to destroy you. Every word that comes out of their mouths is a lie and con. Stay away from SF!

So last July I was in SIU and got forced, with a two day notice, to move to Fire Claims. It took me 15 years to get to SIU, enjoyed my job and got good level 3 & 4 ratings. I do not have any fire claims experience. I absolutely loathe Fire claims and miserable every day. This place is a total sh-t hole! So our SM was in our huddle this week and basically said we are overstaffed in certain areas in Fire claims and we should expect some changes coming soon. Going to need less people...also there will be no new hiring in 2026! I've only been out of training now for 8 months and basically what they are trying to do is fire anyone and everyone due to overstaffing. This really is a complete and total evil clueless company! Stay away and go find something else to do!

The products are outdated. Technology is outdated.
The technology managers are useless, pretty much id--ts.
The management has no intent to develop innovative products.
The intent is clear to get rid of all the onshore employees. Let the offshore employees keep the operation running till some other company (like Visa or FIServ) buys in bits and pieces.