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https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10728555

Saw this article saying TV and DA are being eliminated/restructured in China. Anyone knows what will happen to these divisions in US?

Cognizant is going to lay off up to 20% of the USA workforce in favor of moving roles to offshore. Going to happen in next 6-8 weeks. They will replace roles with entry level. Management pyramid is starting to look real skewed.

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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.

Has anyone heard any rumors of new layoffs on the USA domestic side? Last I heard was there was headcount was going to be brought down to a minimum.

There are a lot of pre-cursors (building over time) to the "Roaring 1920's ending" October 1929, the "Internet bubble burst" March 2000; and the "Global Financial Crisis" September 2008.
Fed stimulus will (most likely) end by mid-April (with Higher Energy costs impacting their positive effects on the U.S. economy) with the U.S. Treasury (also) stopping its' purchasing of its' own bonds by then.

Tax refunds were substantial overall for 2025, but again as mentioned; Energy prices will remain high (for months, or longer) especially with the most recent escalation of the U.S. Iran War.

The Fed has also printed an additional $125.0 Billion in currency since January 2026 (in an attempt) to prop-up the U.S. economic-financial system.

Yes, this does add on to the (current) $39.1 Trillion U.S. National debt (and rising), as does; the U.S. Iran War; and contributes to (rising) Inflation costs as well (over time).

The (Real) U.S. economy heading into 2027 is what to watch.

Current trends dictate strain on the U.S. economic-financial system with layoffs (2026 > 2027) increasing over time.

looks like OT should offer a voluntary redundancy round - they'd get a few more takers for sure! Maybe write a book on it.

Canada/US market is open for business. closed to opentext - see ya #Energizing Life Every Day!

WIPR is undergoing a major restructuring. This restructuring involves significant layoffs. The organization is also offering free memberships. This offer is part of the current changes. More information is available in the full article.

http://prweek.com/article/1954023/wipr-offers-free-memberships-amid-major-restructuring-layoffs

https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/fcc-wants-crack-down-offshore-call-centers

Same pattern as before. Layoffs started in Mexico, then move to USA/IDC the following week.

This week, layoffs in Mexico happened on 3/25 and 3/26, cutting about 15.46% of the workforce.

This round seems larger than before since it took two days to complete.

If you want to verify, check the not-mdc-social channel. You can see the dates, pattern, and posts from people affected. Also compare with the previous layoff pattern across Mexico, IDC, and USA.

Let me know if your data shows something different.

Is the company effectively “quiet firing” its U.S. and Northern Ireland employees so they can just put more engineers and customer serivce people in India? Top performers are receiving only 1.5–3% merit increases, denied PTO, benefits appear to be shrinking, leadership feedback feels limited and unconstructive, and training and skills development programs seem to be declining in quality. Unless someone has specialized AI expertise, it can feel like the goal is to push people out or pressure them into working longer hours than they’re paid for. Meanwhile, TW continues to repeat phrases like “we’re all in this together,” like we are still in the heart of COVID. This environment feels even more challenging than during the pandemic. Customer service is in the toliet with AI and all the Indian offshoring. Hire 4x the middle managment to get in the way of being productive at work. I'm just glad I have other options other than this blue toilet. However, I know that everyone is not as fortunate esp in the Orange Tu-d's America. Be the CEO of your own career bc this place does not value you.

They have done it before and WILL do it again. Then they will throw a party to congratulate themselves for doing it.

https://www.nytimes.com/1986/04/26/business/exxon-move-for-slash-in-staff-called-startling.html

We know that in some sites-Krk,MVD all affected employees were informed by now.What about US folks? Were you advised by when you will be notified?Are there many colleagues affected?any particular departments hit hard?

I cannot find anywhere that says you have to return to work for a certain amount of time after parental bonding leave in order to keep the pay. Can anyone confirm this? US

Companies today have seen the challenges with the US economy due to the ongoing tariffs.

Very quietly though have you realize the backlash against the American worker? Canon USA Inc. is holding it against the American workers by continuing to layoff and outsource to contractors in the Philippines.

In addition, we have not received one publication from corporate that didn’t mention the tariffs. The continued downsizing of the American working people is a direct response to the American government.

The company is currently being investigated in Melville for their layoffs that may result in the loss of the tax breaks they received when we moved our corporate HQ.

Canon USA Inc. knows they need to be here for business but doesn’t want to play ball with the people of our country. It’s a sad reality but you may be the next move they make in what they label as a right sizing due to the economic climate.

I simply can no longer trust this company because I feel that I am a targeted employee because I am American.

Whoever posted this on Reddit is right. This is why Unions in the United States are of the most absolute importance. If you did this in like let's say Japan? People would see this as a leadership failure and start to distrust the company entirely... In Sweden,? They'd be paying out these employees so long that the short term gains they might want to see before ramping up again in hiring would not warrant going through this. It is truly only in America that this sort of thing is seen as feasible.

lets see what news is shared

Looks like a hiring spree with all purchase and B2B with visas. When will ford start hiring locals ? Can this ever stop?
Help USA!

Rumor has it most if not all of US will report to India or Colombia in March when a new reorganization will happen.

Adios Amigos!

Does anyone know/can comment on whether you will be
"paid or unpaid if you are laidoff - unused accrued PTO in the USA" ?

This is what the Trump administration -

Needs to be concerned about (like previous administrations) since 2008.

The U.S. National debt - $38.7 Trillion (and rising) with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 124.03% (current) per usdebtclock.

This means that the U.S. National debt is (currently) 124.03% of the U.S. economy.

At some point in time, even with GDP artificially growing (for now) but be aware that the LEI - Leading Economic Indicator has been Down from September 2024 - September 2025.

(Every time in U.S. history) when the LEI has dropped below the CEI - Coincident Economic Index (current state of the U.S. economy) a Major recession has ensued (thereafter).

2001 > 2008 > 2020 (Brief).

(2) things -

First, the U.S. government shutdown prevented data from appearing (waiting) for Q4 2025.

Second, Fed stimulus being injected is preventing (for now) the Major recession that is already technically here; at least for Main Street; I believe that it will come for Wall Street.

Those signs will appear stronger as 2026 progresses, Corporate layoffs ramping up again Q1 2025 (March - April) timeframe; small business activity (ramp-down); etc.

See the Trees through the Forest.

Do we really need to continue spending money on CEC? Outsourcing will save a lot. No person is gonna be a customer just because we have a US based call center. Nobody thinks of it before moving to TMO.

Project January 2026

As the company continues to take MW after MW on the US employees, what's next? When will thr next MW drop on us?

Management keeps saying how they cannot get any Americans to work in the Permian but then those who want to work in then Permian are told their career is limited and ranked poorly for not being mobile. WTF?

Wow. Xpeng, Buick, BYD are releasing the latest EREV with over 1000 mile range hybrid SUV. Why can't the Big 3 produce something like this? Bring them to the US please. I will buy a few of these awesome EREV for sure.

when gretchen, US chair left, her “responsibilities” went to the head of deepwater colette

now that Mike Curtin of AI group DTO is leaving, his “responsibilities” will go to SVP Kate Platanova. all this guy cancelled his retirement, took over Dan Jeavons job ousting him from the company in the process, then retired anyway less than a year later. what a weaselly tu-d, good riddance.

allen cockriel CISO leaves. his “responsibilities” go to owen o’,connel SVP and CIO IDT services and operations

these people’s jobs are fake as he-l if they can be picked up with no sweat by the other so called executives. this company is so full of fake jobs and it starts right at the top. but they are never the ones who get cut, they leave for an even better job or retire and we pay their way then simply don’t back backfill their fake roles

if i was a shareholder at a board meeting i would ask wael to fire more executives to fund his buybacks. its much cheaper and better optics than the workers layoffs of little people

I know this may not be the ideal place to ask, but I haven’t been able to find much information on Sparq or through my communications with HR, and was hoping this group might be able to share any relevant experience.

I’ve been with Optum Health for several years as a U.S.-based remote employee. Recently, I’ve been exploring the possibility of relocating to Canada. I’m a Canadian citizen, and through my own research I’ve seen that Optum has a few business segments in Canada, with many employees working remotely.

I’m wondering whether anyone has experience with, or insight into, transferring from a U.S. role to the Canadian entity while continuing to support the same U.S. team. I recognize this is a fairly niche scenario, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through something similar or knows how this has been handled in the past.

Thanks in advance!

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/dec/23/us-bars-five-europeans-says-pressured-tech-firms-censor-american/

Anyone have an anecdotal evidence that Ansys grants a non-compete waiver? I have an offer from Ansys's customer (OEM) and they want me to get a waiver to join

Based in the USA (not in CA). Please comment if you have any insight into this.

People on the phones seem to be more adversely affected than most. Leadership has checked out. For most, support is non-existent. Veterans saying it is the worst it has ever been. Some are talking about walking.

When i get a task sent back to me with a foreign name I already know its going to be a disaster. Customers constantly complain about the foreigners they cant even understand and the sublevel competence they provide. When will Cigna stop offshoring jobs and realize they are losing money because of these people. Some of them are great, but not enough to justify opening big facilities and replacing Americans. Americans deserve American service. Cigna is digging its own grave. Hopefully someone in government puts a stop to offshoring American jobs providing services to Americans.

Folks, so many posts referring to forcing a badge out. This can not be done in the US in any state as it violates every states fire codes. You can NOT force a badge swipe to grant an exit from a building. It's simply not allowed as a safety item ANYWHERE.

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I’ve noticed some social media posts from BA and Manila’s holiday parties and can’t help but feel sad and a sense of resentment for us American workers. Something has to change on a national and economic policy basis. American workers are getting decimated

Horrible economic news as layoffs surge to the highest point in years. The USA has laid off over a million people in 2025 and it’s only expected to get worse. These numbers could exceed what we have seen in the Great Depression. In November there were 71,000 layoffs in the United States.

To my Spain and US colleagues how are we feeling after the recent Spain reduction? Gartner always thinking about their people especially before the holidays ha

U.S. lost 32000 private-sector jobs last month in surprise drop, ADP data shows
CBS News
December 3, 2025 8:04 AM PT
U.S. private-sector employers unexpectedly cut 32,000 jobs in November, as detailed in ADP data released on December 3, 2025. This surprising downturn contrasts with economists' predictions of job growth for the month. The figures are bolstering expectations that the Federal Reserve might implement an interest rate cut in the near future. Small businesses, specifically those employing fewer than 50 individuals, were disproportionately affected, accounting for 120,000 of the job losses. The professional and business services sector saw the largest decline, though leisure and hospitality experienced a gain ahead of the holiday season.

Had to lay off the turkey this year, but hot dogs are pleasing in their own way. Add some beans, maybe some bacon drippings, and life is still pretty good in America!