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Axios reduced its newsroom staff by 11 individuals. The cuts impacted news desk, visuals, and social teams. The company aims to build a newsroom of subject matter experts. Publisher Nicholas Johnston noted a focus on expert-driven content. This action follows earlier layoffs in 2024 and November.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/axios-lays-off-11-newsroom-135254434.html
Ramboll initiated a new round of job cuts. Eighty employees from its Energy Division are affected. The global consulting firm cited project delays and cancellations. These issues impacted the company in recent years. The Energy Division previously had over 2,100 staff.
https://energywatch.com/EnergyNews/advisors/article19122587.ece
Management here. I've been here for the last two strikes. For the last one, I recall getting my assignment fairly early in the year, and having to attend 8 days of on-site training at the Virginia center in the spring. They also told us not to make vacation plans around the potential strike time.
With a potential strike coming in August, why haven't assignments been released? Is anyone even working on that? Or is everyone assuming there will be will be a contract signed or negotiation extension?
The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board hosted a hiring event. This event was for Yokohama employees affected by upcoming layoffs. The Yokohama Tire Corporation plant in Salem will permanently close. This closure is set for March 18 and impacts hundreds of workers. More than 50 businesses participated in Thursday's job fair.
Salem, Virginia
https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/03/05/hiring-event-for-yokohama-employees-affected-by-upcoming-layoffs-set-for-march-5/
Virginia experienced a significant increase in unemployment claims last week. The state received 5,592 initial claims, a 71% rise from the prior week. Amazon announced plans to lay off 691 employees in Northern Virginia. These layoffs are due to the closure of five Amazon Fresh grocery stores in April. Most affected employees are retail workers, food production staff, and managers.
https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_6eb49c3a-3a7e-414a-b43e-a391b09f02af.html
The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board is organizing hiring events. These events will assist workers affected by upcoming layoffs at Yokohama Tire's Salem plant. The tire manufacturer plans phased layoffs over several months. A potential plant closure is expected in early fall. The first wave on March 18 will affect about 392 employees.
https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/02/12/yokohama-tire-layoffs-prompt-hiring-events-displaced-workers/
CBN initiated a workforce reduction. This reduction affects 8.4% of its American employees. The ministry cited a strategic realignment for these changes. The organization cited shifts in media and fundraising. CBN aims to streamline systems and focus resources on growth.
https://religionunplugged.com/news/cbn-announces-layoffs-amid-shifting-media-and-fundraising-landscape
An Amazon delivery partner has announced plans to close its two facilities in Hampton Roads on April 1. City officials in Norfolk and Virginia Beach were informed through a formal letter outlining the upcoming shutdown.
https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/norfolk/bear-express-to-close-doors-amazon-delivery-partner-to-lay-off-all-employees
In a notice filed on Jan. 14, the manufacturer of indoor vertical farming equipment said 127 people would be laid off as a result of a plant closure. The layoffs are effective Feb. 27.
The U.S. Corporate Services unit of Philip Morris International is set to close its Richmond office in April, affecting 135 workers. Layoffs are scheduled to start April 17, per a WARN filing.
https://www.cspdailynews.com/tobacco/pmi-close-richmond-office-cut-135-positions-site
Christian Broadcasting Network announced a workforce realignment. This impacted approximately 8.4% of its U.S. employees. The changes aim to focus resources on long-term growth areas. CBN cited shifts in the media and fundraising landscape. The organization plans to streamline systems and reallocate resources.
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/christian-broadcasting-network-cbn-layoffs-virginia-beach-vb/291-75af7d52-4852-4704-84aa-87cee25b45a3
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia saw an increase in initial unemployment claims last week. The Labor Department released this information. Claims totaled 3,693 for the period ending January 24. This number rose from 2,895 claims reported previously. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims saw a slight decrease.
https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/2026/01/30/unemployment-numbers/88413664007/
RPS Superintendent Recommends Layoffs and Program Reductions
RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras proposed significant budget cuts for the upcoming fiscal year. These recommendations include laying off 50 central office staff members. Summer school for K-8 students will also be eliminated. The district anticipates only modest revenue increases from the city and state. Rising operational costs, such as salaries and health insurance, contribute to the difficult budget.
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/rps-budget-cuts-kamras-recommendations-jan-22-2026
Richmond, Va.
Some anti-layoff in Virginia..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-lBRc4Qm0U
Yokohama Tire plans to “significantly reduce tire production” at its Salem manufacturing facility and will lay off 392 hourly and salaried employees of the plant, according to a company announcement Friday.
https://virginiabusiness.com/yokohama-tire-salem-plant-layoffs-production-cut/
Manufacturing and mining-related industries are becoming riskier as companies reduce costs and adjust production.
The Fairfax County–based IT consultancy Qbase expects to lay off 60 remote employees before the end of the year.
https://virginiabusiness.com/qbase-layoffs-remote-workers-reston-2025/
FYI coming soon
They say Hubs are three locations, but what are the other sites and who decides go to a HUB or not? I think California has one not sure name, Virginia, Tampa, etc. I’m worried to move and sell and move my family only to get let go. Seems if you are a low performer and at a Hub your safe.
The company cited uncertainty around the future of some contracts with federal agencies.
https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2025/10/10/peraton-layoffs-virginia.html
Wellmore, a Grundy-based producer of metallurgical coal, will cut 72 jobs in Buchanan County by mid-October, according to letters it sent to state officials.
https://cardinalnews.org/2025/08/18/southwest-virginia-coal-company-plans-layoffs/