#staffing

I have seen a huge uptake in contingent hires.

So, my team hired 3 new people, from temps agencies, and did not tell us. On top of that, we have been being offered to go home early, due to a lack of work. There's been zero transparency about anything. It feels fishy.

Customers churning out, volumes down, 400+ contact center staff let go. Yet there is no rationalization of solution managers, analysts, IT and VP/Dir/Sr Dir folks to keep pace with drastic drop in customers and revenue. Rather- seeing promotions :-). Is Guy leading Centurylink?

Going into the holiday season belk is currently without a store manager at 6 store locations company wide. Some of these job openings have not been posted. Some locations have been without a store manager for over 60 days which indicates Belk is having trouble finding candidates either internally or externally who can fill the position, or perhaps the company’s reputation is causing a lack of interest from qualified candidates.

Seems like the new d and s model and the attrition, redundancies and retirements are starting to really hurt executives. Their planners are resigning with no backfills, they can’t staff major projects or roles and operations are struggling.

University of Maine is considering staff layoffs due to significant financial challenges. These pressures stem from shifting federal funding, deferred building maintenance, and inflation. University leadership has exhausted short-term solutions and depleted core reserves. Faculty, students, and unions voiced strong opposition at an emergency town hall. Decisions on staffing and program cuts will be finalized by June 30.

Orono, Maine

https://www.wabi.tv/2026/10/27/umaine-faculty-students-hold-emergency-town-hall-over-planned-staff-cuts/

Around ten employees, including creative chief Damon Pattison, were laid off at Ricochet. This represents nearly a third of the company's workforce. The decision was reportedly made due to market conditions. A spokesperson confirmed the layoffs but offered no further comment. Ricochet is known for producing the BBC's "The Repair Shop."

Brighton, UK

https://deadline.com/2026/10/ricochet-layoffs-the-repair-shop-skydance-damon-pattison-1237157978/

Total 325,246

AT&T
Management- 69,960
Non- Mngmt - 57,735

NPW- 197,551

There are only so many hours in a day, and my workload stopped being realistic a long time ago. I'm covering responsibilities that used to belong to multiple people, so some deadlines are inevitably going to slip. I'm not going to pretend otherwise by working myself into the ground. If everything needs to be done faster, the staffing needs to match the workload.

Something that keeps getting lost in the H1B wars is the difference between a specialized engineer hired directly by a company and someone supplied through a staffing or outsourcing firm. Critics argue that parts of the consulting industry have used the program to supply lower-cost labor for jobs Americans could perform. Supporters argue that plenty of H1B workers have genuinely specialized skills and are difficult to replace.

Both can exist...

Wouldn't it make more sense to concentrate enforcement on questionable staffing practices, wage violations and fraudulent job descriptions instead of treating every H-1B employee the same? I know we have many people who have worked with both direct hires and consulting firms, what's been your experience?

Saratoga Springs faces a significant budget shortfall projected at $4.7 million for the upcoming year. To address this, the city's finance commissioner has proposed an 18% property tax hike. The plan also includes extending the current hiring freeze and implementing substantial staffing reductions, potentially affecting the fire department. These measures are intended to correct an "underlying structural imbalance" in the city's finances. The proposed budget aims to decrease overall spending by 1.3% from the previous year.

Saratoga Springs, New York

https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/saratoga-springs-proposed-layoffs-tax-hike-22468108.php

Mesa County's proposed 2027 budget prioritizes essential services and infrastructure investments. The plan addresses financial pressures by reducing budgeted contracts and staffing levels. A total of 61 positions are affected, encompassing vacant, frozen, and some filled roles. The county will utilize reserves to bridge the gap between ongoing revenue and expenses. Commissioners will consider the final budget for adoption in November.

Grand Junction, Colorado

https://www.mesacounty.us/news/finance/proposed-2027-budget-maintains-core-services-while-addressing-financial-pressures

Stripe's London operations saw a significant increase in employees last year, adding 52 new staff members. This expansion occurred even as the global fintech company implemented workforce reductions. Despite the overall headcount growth in London, average total compensation decreased due to a substantial drop in equity pay. However, base salaries for London employees did see an increase. The company's UK entity experienced an 18% rise in staffing.

London, England

https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/stripe-london-pay

US Layoffs Roundup (10/03/2026)

• Ohio Truck Factory - nearly 1,400 workers laid off at a southwest Ohio facility just days before a Donald Trump rally.
• Disney - cutting 300 jobs, primarily in human resources and technology, marking the third major round of cuts this year under CEO Josh D'Amaro.
• Microsoft / Xbox - eliminated 268 positions across its gaming organization, severely impacting Halo Studios and cutting the Age of Empires studio, World's Edge, nearly in half.
• Oracle - cut 546 jobs in its US cloud infrastructure unit even as it ramps up $95 billion in spending on AI and data centers.
• Workday - eliminating approximately 500 roles worldwide (about 2.5% of its workforce), including over 140 tech positions in Pleasanton and the Bay Area.
• Nike - preparing for a new round of layoffs in 2027 as part of a $2.5 billion cost-cutting restructuring effort following prior distribution center cuts.
• MasterBrand Cabinets - slashing nearly 400 jobs at its Kinston, North Carolina manufacturing facility, with cuts starting at the end of November.
• Snyk - the cybersecurity company laid off approximately 203 employees (20% of its workforce) after writing off technology from an Israeli acquisition.
• RTI - cutting about 200 jobs in North Carolina as part of organizational changes to streamline operations.
• BBC - tech teams hit with a $50 million round of cuts, including 110 compulsory layoffs and an expected 180 voluntary redundancies.
• Pep Boys - cutting 169 jobs at its Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania offices following the company's takeover by Mavis Tire.
• Kaiser Permanente - laying off 147 employees across California facilities, while its nurses union in Colorado sues to pause local layoffs amid contract bargaining.
• Stelco - laying off hundreds of steel workers at its Hamilton, Ontario plant, sparking political debate over US tariffs and industry stability.
• BioMarin - laying off 117 to 119 employees to consolidate its dr-g substance manufacturing footprint in Novato, California.
• Novo Nordisk - plans 108 job cuts at its US headquarters in New Jersey.
• Navajo Manufacturing Co. - laying off 102 workers at its Denver warehouse following the divestiture of its health and beauty divisions.
• UCare - adjusting to the loss of a Medicaid contract by laying off 102 employees in Minneapolis.
• St. Louis Logistics Facility - terminating operations and permanently laying off 84 workers, including forklift drivers and operations managers.
• Benchmark Mortgage - the Plano, Texas-based lender is laying off 82 employees, including several senior executives.
• Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp - planning to cut 75 jobs in Jersey City, New Jersey.
• NASA Contractor - transitioning operations in-house will result in 70 layoffs at the Kennedy Space Center.
• Newport Healthcare - laying off 68 workers across the entire operation of its St. Cloud, Minnesota teen treatment facility.
• Fremont Paper Company - 61 workers will lose their jobs in stages following the sale of operations.
• Expedia Group - permanently laying off 58 corporate employees.
• Mighty Coconut - the indie VR studio behind Walkabout Mini Golf announced layoffs affecting approximately 35% of its staff.
• Blaize - launched efficiency measures and layoffs affecting about 26% of its staff.
• Anchorage Digital - reportedly cut 17% of its staff, adding to a year of crypto-industry job cuts.
• Cold Iron Studios - the developer behind Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 announced an undisclosed number of layoffs, pushing its Nintendo Switch 2 release to 2027.
• WA Immigrant Solidarity Network - gutted by mass layoffs affecting at least 18 people amid a staff unionization effort.
• Android Central - laid off its remaining staff, though its parent company claims the site "will continue."

For anyone wondering what BNSF was filing for during FY2026, the DOL LCA data is interesting.

There are 19 FY2026 records for BNSF Railway Company, with offered base salaries averaging about $184k.

Some of the positions:

• Director of Software Engineering - $315k
• Senior Staff Cybersecurity Manager - $261k-$325k
• Senior Staff Engineer - $244k-$406k
• Senior Software Engineer / Senior Data Engineer - $235k
• Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure - $212k-$300k
• Senior Staff Data Engineering Manager - $178k-$325k
• Senior Data Engineer - $165k-$345k
• Senior Data Scientist - $165k-$300k
• Senior Software Engineer - $165k-$300k
• Staff Cybersecurity Engineer - $165k-$315k
• Staff Engineer - $165k-$300k
• Software Engineer II - $124k-$175k
• Data Engineer II - $94k-$190k

So there were clearly LCA filings for technology, data, cybersecurity and engineering positions during FY2026.

However, this does NOT mean BNSF "hired 19 foreign workers." An LCA is not the same as a completed hire. A certified LCA means the Department of Labor certified the Labor Condition Application. It does not prove USCIS approved an H-1B petition, that a visa was issued, or that the person ultimately started the job.

Still, for a discussion about layoffs and what positions the company was simultaneously seeking authorization for, the filings are worth looking at.

You can check all 19 BNSF FY2026 records yourself:

https://h1bhq.com/search?employerQuery=BNSF%20Railway%20Company&fiscalYear=2026&pageSize=25

Why Are Walgreens Pharmacists Quitting? The Alarming Exodus from the Pharmacy Giant
The mass exodus of pharmacists from Walgreens stems primarily from unrealistic performance expectations, chronic understaffing, and a relentless focus on metrics over patient care, creating unsustainable working conditions that drive them to seek employment elsewhere.

… Mrs. India’s new Chief of Staff is from McKinsey.

OF COURSE she is 🙄

Nearly 100 teachers in Orange County Public Schools are facing potential layoffs due to declining student enrollment. This situation is compounded by the reassignment of another 114 instructional employees to different campuses. The district has experienced a significant drop in student numbers, leading to an $8.5 million budget cut. These staffing changes are impacting classrooms and raising concerns about future school closures. The district is the eighth-largest in the nation but has seen enrollment fall by nearly 8,000 students since May.

Orlando, Florida

https://www.cfpublic.org/education/2026-09-22/nearly-100-ocps-teachers-face-layoffs-and-district-weighs-future-school-closures

I heard the operators will support the site from the control room at QP until 2030.

Like what the fu-k who is going to support when all of them are at Edmonton?

Does anyone have any update?

I just heard WorldPay is training a class at Jville? What’s the plan or tactic behind that? Does this mean layoffs for WP?

Airswift is undergoing a significant restructuring that will see its consulting and recruiting divisions rebranded under the Airswift name. The company's staffing division will be discontinued. Employee separations are scheduled to commence in October. This strategic shift aims to streamline operations and focus on core service areas. The rebranding signifies a new chapter for the organization.

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2026/09/16/new-tech-global-staffing-layoffs-airswift-deal.html

The University of Utah is initiating staff cuts to address anticipated funding challenges. These reductions are expected to impact between 5% and 15% of the workforce, affecting departments such as HR, Finance, IT, and Administration. The university aims to complete these workforce adjustments by the end of the current fiscal year in June 2027. These measures are intended to reprioritize spending and prepare for future challenges, including declining college enrollment projections. The university stated that modernizing operations will free up resources for core educational and research missions.

Salt Lake City, Utah

https://www.abc4.com/news/education/university-of-utah-layoffs/

With the layoffs last week, I was surprised when I was in a staffing meeting and my program has 5 open reqs from level 3 to level 6 that we are interviewing for. We also have 3 offers out.

This is a fu---d up company

Several school districts in South Jersey are implementing staff layoffs as a result of budget cuts. These reductions will affect various roles, including teachers, custodial staff, and administrative personnel. The changes are taking effect at the start of the new school year. School officials are working to manage the impact of these staffing changes on classroom environments. The Collingswood Public Schools district alone has eliminated 30 positions.

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/education/2026/09/04/sj-schools-prepare-for-the-school-year-amongst-layoffs-budget-cuts/91304896007/

Im one of the Sales representatives that are being let go on October 2nd. Im in northwest Missouri. They are also expanding my territory into Iwo and more stops in Nebraska. I have over 30 years of experience with this game, and I'm totally sick of this!! They're running this crazy business in the ground!! Never had enough help and they always say they're looking and recruiting but always the same answer! Can't find anyone!!

I am confused why they have these roles available, did they lay off too many nurses or what? Is this something Sarah didn’t think through, now you are offering 2500-5000 sign on bonus for these roles.

It's ironic when you have a manager who was notorious for bullying staff out the door to then get fired. What's even more outrageous is when that manager then tries to claim for unfair dismissal even though they were one of the worst performing employees during their time at the firm.

I’ve seen posts for Dev Planning Hiring…Is this to refill the lower buckets? I assume nobody wants to rotate thru from other disciplines.

I pity the poor/lucky souls who will be hired…

Cleveland Metropolitan School District has recalled nearly 130 of the over 400 employees initially laid off in April. This includes approximately 30 teachers who will return to full-time positions. Additionally, 97 out of 114 laid-off paraprofessionals have been offered new roles. These recalls follow a previous agreement that brought back 60 teachers as long-term substitutes. Despite these efforts, the district anticipates starting the next school year with significantly fewer employees.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://signalcleveland.org/since-layoffs-dozens-of-cleveland-educators-have-been-recalled-to-cmsd/

Long Beach is facing a significant budget deficit, leading to proposed deep cuts and hundreds of layoffs. Simultaneously, the city's budget includes pay increases for top officials like the mayor and city manager. While the mayor and city manager have pledged to donate their raises, council members have not yet made similar commitments. These pay raises for some officials occur as many departments face staffing reductions and program cuts. The city aims to close a $58.2 million budget gap through these measures.

Long Beach, CA

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/long-beach-department-heads-raises-amid-cuts-layoffs/3935410/

How understaffed is your team due to recent cut. Nobody on my team is doing under 50hr/wk. This is not sustainable.

Looking for recent updates on One Shell Square. What happens to staff and where do they go? When one Shell Square lease expires

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting teachers and aides facing layoffs from Chicago Public Schools. Officials traveled to Chicago this week to interview candidates for up to 200 teaching positions and approximately 100 paraprofessional roles. This initiative aims to fill existing vacancies within MPS and reduce class sizes. The district is offering on-the-spot job offers to licensed teachers, contingent on background checks. This recruitment effort aligns with MPS's plan to enhance staffing levels before the upcoming school year.

https://www.wpr.org/news/milwaukee-schools-hire-laid-off-chicago-teachers

What are Centene’s preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?

What are CVS’ preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?

What are USAA’s preferred agencies i.e.
TekSystems,

A union representing 281 workers at Extendicare Countryside is criticizing management for recent issues. They argue that corporate layoffs and cuts, not isolated problems, led to a provincial order to stop new admissions. Workers have voiced concerns about staffing levels and workloads for months. The union believes these issues directly impact resident care. They are calling for Extendicare to address staffing shortages and fill vacant positions.

Sudbury, Ontario

https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/union-layoffs-and-short-sighted-cuts-to-blame-at-extendicare-countryside-12658620

The Chicago Board of Education voted to reverse hundreds of layoffs, allocating $100 million from anticipated state funding to reinstate positions. However, Chicago Public Schools officials stated that this amount is insufficient to bring back all affected employees. The district is surveying principals and laid-off teachers to determine critical staffing needs and potential reassignments. While many students will see familiar faces on the first day of school, not all educators will be able to return. The district plans to centrally hire back selected positions based on survey results.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/08/12/cps-says-it-cannot-reverse-all-layoffs/

Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital has reduced its patient bed capacity by four. This decision was driven by a consistent decline in patient census over the past five years. As a result, three staff members in non-direct care roles were laid off. The hospital currently has nearly 60 open positions across the state system. These changes aim to better align staffing with actual patient needs and available resources.

Berlin, Vermont

https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/workforce/60-vermont-psychiatric-hospital-staff-urge-state-to-reconsider-layoffs/

If there were any staffing changes affecting your team today, please share:

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