#staffing

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:

Department/Team:

Anyone hear anything official about when Rhinebeck Optum will transition to Northwell or when Kingston will transition to WMC? Docs have had meetings for months. Staff has heard nothing official

mngrs asked to push 25% team strength to bench by next quarter- benched staff will be asked to leave by resigning voluntarily in 30-45 days bench limit (after being prevented from finding projects by implicit exclusion and rejection).
legally watertight

The Audubon Nature Institute has implemented organizational changes. These changes involve staff reductions across the organization. The Chief of Staff position was among those eliminated. The institute stated these actions align resources with strategic priorities. The exact number of affected employees was not disclosed.

New Orleans, Louisiana

https://www.wdsu.com/article/new-orleans-audubon-nature-institute-layoffs/73299571

86,000 — So many people at top who don’t understand a thing about what Cisco sells
What’s ELT doing about the useless fat layer ??????

What will happen to the contract in OK? This seems like a contract violation if key roles are leaving due to the VSP.

I think we've made change almost impossible.

This isn't just a DXC problem. If you change something, people complain it's changed. If you don't, they complain nothing ever improves.

The safest option becomes doing nothing. Lots of meetings and reports create the appearance of progress, but very little actually changes.

Even staffing seems to work the same way now. Rather than making redundancies, DXC just wait for people to get fed up and leave.

It feels like avoiding criticism has become more important than making progress.

Bishop England High School has announced a financial deficit necessitating staff layoffs. The school community received this news via a letter on July 20. Officials discovered the shortfall after a financial review. A recovery plan has been developed with the Catholic Diocese of Charleston. The school aims for long-term financial stability through these measures.

Daniel Island, South Carolina

https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/bishop-england-high-school-deficit-announced/article_d05cf8b0-5e88-4f56-bac6-14fadb9fa0af.html

A local news station has undergone recent staff reductions. The exact number of affected employees was not specified in the report. This development impacts the station's operational capacity. Further details regarding the scope of these changes are pending. The organization is navigating a period of adjustment.

Paducah, KY

https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/ott/gov-beshear-highlights-budget-shortfalls-in-team-kentucky-update/video_8d1ba497-adee-5c23-9667-4343f5f65c81.html

We used to have no trouble filling open roles. Now we can't seem to find anyone. Is this happening elsewhere too?

Whenever someone leaves the team, the first question is never "how do we replace this person?" It's "who can take over their responsibilities?" Before long, their entire workload gets spread across everyone else, and we're expected to keep everything running like nothing happened. The problem is that this keeps happening over and over, and the team is already exhausted. People are working longer hours just to keep up, but there doesn't seem to be any urgency from management to address the staffing issue. I honestly don't know what the breaking point is supposed to be before someone realizes we need more people if we're to keep going.

Howard Stern has secured a lucrative new contract, reportedly earning him approximately $8,000 per minute. This significant income comes amidst recent staff reductions on his show. Stern has decided to broadcast only one show per week moving forward. The layoffs affected about a dozen employees. A former assistant has also filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment.

Miami Beach, Florida

https://uinterview.com/news/howard-stern-is-making-8000-per-minute-in-his-new-contract-as-he-announces-staff-layoffs/amp/

Are SEs being "pooled"? I don't think I will have the same success if SEs are pooled and not 1:1 with us.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is closing six facilities nationwide. This decision stems from significant staffing shortages and deteriorating infrastructure. Approximately 500 employees will be impacted by these closures. Some workers will face layoffs, while others will be offered transfers to different locations. The BOP cites a $4 billion deferred maintenance backlog as a major contributing factor.

Texas, Kentucky, Virginia, California

https://www.fedagent.com/news/six-federal-prison-facilities-to-close-as-bop-cites-staffing-maintenance-concerns

Howard Stern's SiriusXM show has laid off approximately a dozen employees. This reduction in staff is a direct result of Stern's decision to broadcast only one new show per week. The change follows the signing of a new contract that offers him increased flexibility. Veteran producers remain, but the need for extensive new content has diminished. The remaining airtime will likely feature pre-recorded segments from his extensive archive.

New York, NY

https://pagesix.com/2026/07/14/celebrity-news/howard-stern-lays-off-a-dozen-staffers-preparing-to-drop-to-one-new-show-per-week/

Bakersfield nurses are planning an informational picket to protest proposed layoffs at Dignity Health hospitals. They argue these reductions will jeopardize patient care and safety. The nurses are demanding that CommonSpirit Health rescind all layoff notices. They also want to collaborate on ensuring adequate staffing levels based on patient needs. These proposed cuts follow the recent closure of a burn unit at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

Bakersfield, California

https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/bakersfield-nurses-to-hold-informational-picket-over-proposed-layoffs

I've been considering using a staffing agency to help with my job search, but I don't know much about them in general. Has anyone here used them before? Were they helpful? And if not, what other options would you recommend instead?

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!