#workforcereduction

I've lost count of how many people walked out or were pushed out in the past 12 months.

Amazon is permanently laying off 121 employees across multiple Washington state locations. These cuts impact various roles, from entry-level positions to vice president-level executives. The company is providing affected workers with 90 days to seek internal transfers. These layoffs are part of a larger trend of workforce reductions by Amazon. The company is significantly increasing its investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Seattle, Bellevue, Sumner

https://hoodline.com/2026/08/amazon-cuts-121-more-jobs-in-seattle-bellevue-as-ai-spending-hits-220-billion/

Cooked

After "successful" rollout of ODW and "well tested" SDD framework making Dell engineers redundant, a big WFR coming up under Rob Mason's org starting from Sept and will go on till Jan end. Though what I heard is for Rob Mason, the whole of Dell IT will be affected as they are planning to cut 40% of jobs over 3 major waves: Sept->Nov->Jan. Sept and Nov cuts might be light and planned by senior leaders and managers, the Jan will be a "bloodbath" according to the words of some senior leaders and even they don't know who would be let go in Jan. Contractors will be heavily affected but permanent employees won't be spared as well.
Well some "GOOD" news for those who survive: You might get a big hike in Feb after the job cuts are complete

Even if they layoff 15% of the company 85% will still have jobs. The big problem is that they keep doing it. If the end state is to be under 90K as someone posted earlier than this will happen 3-4 more times by 2028.

The ideology in Citi Tampa is simple. Make Indians sit in director or SVP roles. Keep hiring Indians in h1b under them - promote those h1 Indians. No more h1 grace periods and no more h4 abuse whatsoever. Our governments message is crystal clear. Our kids spend 300 grand for their undergrad education and are jobless. Why give jobs away to outsiders and it’s a shame that our jobs have been taken away. No more exploitation in Citi Tampa.

The Museum of Fine Arts is implementing staff layoffs to address a significant financial deficit. This restructuring will impact over 30 positions, representing 6.3% of the museum's workforce. These layoffs are scheduled to take effect on January 30th. This marks the second instance of staff reductions at the institution within the last six years. Union representatives are advocating for the museum to explore all alternatives before resorting to job cuts.

Boston, Massachusetts

https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/01/28/museum-of-fine-arts-boston-layoffs

Charlotte-based real estate developer Crescent Communities has reduced its staff by 15 percent. The company cited a slower development market as a primary reason for the layoffs. These organizational changes were made to improve operational efficiency. Crescent Communities is involved in numerous residential and industrial projects. The company is a major developer in the Charlotte region.

Charlotte, North Carolina

https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/business/crescent-communities-layoffs-charlotte-north-carolina/275-7d34421c-3755-4e57-9991-73efc1baf552

Wells Fargo executives indicated that further layoffs are expected as the company aims to increase efficiency. Technology and AI are expected to play a role in achieving this goal. The bank has seen its employee count decrease for 24 consecutive quarters. Despite overall staff reductions, Wells Fargo is actively hiring in high-growth sectors and technology roles. This strategic hiring aims to expand market share and enhance client relationships.

Charlotte, North Carolina

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316519034.html

Family Dollar announced significant layoffs impacting 373 workers as it closes its Matthews distribution center. This closure marks the end of the company's nearly 70-year distribution presence in North Carolina. The layoffs are part of a broader trend of increasing job cuts in the Charlotte area this year. Over 1,600 layoffs have been reported in the region, a 10% rise from the previous year. These figures represent a substantial portion of the state's total job reductions.

Charlotte, North Carolina

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article316717409.html

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education approved the dismissal of over 300 educators and administrators. This decision was made despite significant protests from students and community members during the board meeting. The district cited declining student enrollment and the need to consolidate schools as reasons for the staff reductions. Officials stated these measures are necessary to avoid future fiscal crises. Further staff cuts are anticipated as the district aims to reduce its workforce.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.ideastream.org/education/2026-04-14/cleveland-school-board-approves-300-plus-layoffs-as-protest-breaks-out-during-board-meeting

Columbus Humane has laid off nine employees. This reduction represents about 12.5% of its total staff. The decision was made on January 15th. The nonprofit cited financial restructuring and long-term stability as reasons. These workforce reductions affected multiple departments within the organization.

Columbus, Ohio

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/columbus-humane-layoff-january-2026/530-e8c7e71a-382f-4dac-bd89-cba389868419

iHeartMedia has implemented significant layoffs across its Columbus radio stations. The affected stations include WNCI, WODC, and WCOL. Long-time host Chris Davis is among those who have departed. Davis had a 25-year tenure with the company. These cuts reflect broader workforce reductions within the media giant.

Columbus, Ohio

https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/2026/07/01/columbus-radio-stations-iheartmedia-staff-layoffs/90755892007/

Health care technology firm UBC is laying off 123 employees. The affected workers are in Kansas and Missouri. These layoffs are associated with the Overland Park offices. The company is based in Pennsylvania. The job cuts are scheduled for November 26, 2025.

Kansas City, Missouri

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/health-care-technology-company-ubc-announces-layoffs-at-overland-park-offices

how's it going for the field reps that are in that pilot with changing daily field work and appointments? Any news if they're adding more markets? And if this could lead to reduction in work force?

A Kansas City-based transportation firm has initiated layoffs impacting employees in multiple states. The company cited the loss of a significant contract as the reason for these workforce adjustments. These reductions will lead to the closure of several company offices in North Carolina. Employees in Kansas and Missouri are not currently affected by these layoffs. This follows a similar round of layoffs in 2020 due to a lost contract with Amazon.

Kansas City, MO

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/05/kansas-city-based-transportation-company-layoff-hundreds-employees/

A major fruit grower in Washington is laying off nearly 1,000 workers as the harvest season concludes. These layoffs are considered permanent due to the lack of identified recall dates or future staffing needs for the upcoming year. This situation highlights the inherent instability of seasonal agricultural employment, particularly for workers in the H-2A program. The company cited uncertainties such as weather and crop conditions as factors influencing future staffing. These large-scale seasonal workforce reductions are not uncommon in the region's agricultural sector.

Yakima, Washington

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/borton-sons-fruit-grower-layoffs-928-farmworkers

How is everyone feeling? I’m petrified but also ready to end this fear of something always lurking around the corner. I know there will be more layoffs to come, that’s a definite, and at least we won’t worry on that anymore but I have so much more to worry about also. Godspeed to everyone, best of luck in your journey.

Major Corporate Layoffs

• Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come — The Washington Post (Yesterday)
• LIV Golf plans mass layoffs as league seeks investors to survive — The New York Times (3 days ago)
• US Tariff Threats and VW Layoffs Hit Sector: Week in Automotive — Mexico Business News (2 days ago)
• Among Us 3D Developer Schell Games Confirms Layoffs — UploadVR (3 days ago)
  Healthcare & Education
• KCRHA Layoffs Begin, With Executive Positions, Financial Staff Untouched — PubliCola (3 days ago)
• FAS Ends Layoff Notifications With 165 Positions Eliminated — The Harvard Crimson (8 days ago)
• Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees due to federal research cuts — The Baltimore Banner
• Layoff Warnings Hit Thousands of School Employees — Education Week
  National Jobless Claims
• The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low — ABC News (2 days ago)
• US jobless claims fell to 203,000 last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare — 10TV (2 days ago)
• US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low — AP News
  Other Notable Layoffs
• What ICE money could buy: Iowa layoffs and news Aug. 27, 2026 — Iowa Starting Line (2 days ago)
• More Than 30% of FAS Social Sciences Staff Laid Off in Largest Wave Yet — The Harvard Crimson
• Disney/Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers — Variety
• Uber lays off 10% of customer service workers and calls others back to working in the office — Business Insider
• Zillow layoff details show severance terms and senior roles cut — HousingWire
  [The overall labor market remains relatively stable with jobless claims near historic lows (around 197,000–203,000), suggesting that large‑scale layoffs are not widespread across the U.S. economy, though specific sectors and companies are implementing significant workforce reductions.]

The operator of the celebrity-backed Goodtime Hotel will stop managing the South Beach property by the end of May. This decision is expected to result in the permanent elimination of the entire on-site workforce. Highgate Hotels plans to cease operations at the hotel and its Strawberry Moon venue. The layoffs will affect 114 employees who are not unionized and lack bumping rights. The future of the hotel itself remains uncertain, with potential for a new management company.

Miami Beach, Florida

https://www.latintimes.com/famous-miami-beach-hotel-connected-pharell-williams-bad-bunny-prepares-fire-all-its-work-force-596324

Pendo has announced a significant workforce reduction, impacting ninety employees. This decision represents approximately ten percent of the company's total staff. The chief executive officer cited changes in the technology landscape as a reason for the layoffs. The company is adjusting its operations in response to evolving market conditions. This move signifies a strategic shift for the organization.

Raleigh, North Carolina

https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/04/07/pendo-layoffs-raleigh-software-tech-ipo-unicorn.html

Columbia Hospitality has laid off 86 employees at its Kenmore lodge. These layoffs are effective October 31. The hotel is closing temporarily for renovations. The property will be redeveloped into a wellness retreat. This action impacts a significant number of staff.

Kenmore, Washington

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/08/28/lodge-st-edward-park-layoffs-columbia-hospitality.html

Thousands of former Spirit Airlines employees are still seeking employment nearly four months after the company ceased operations. Many have attended multiple job fairs and submitted numerous applications without success. The job market remains challenging for these displaced workers. Some are considering careers outside of the aviation industry. The situation highlights the significant impact of the airline's shutdown on the local workforce.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://amp.miamiherald.com/news/business/article317057813.html

Federal contractor Amentum is set to lay off over 380 employees in Anne Arundel County. These layoffs are attributed to the transition of certain intelligence contracts. The company, a major service provider to the federal government, will see two separate rounds of job cuts. The first group of 317 workers will be affected by the end of October. A subsequent group of 65 employees will be laid off in November.

Anne Arundel, Maryland

https://www.thebanner.com/economy/careers/amentum-layoffs-hanover-anne-arundel-county-LHYTUJQ2PFEH7BF4YQW46BVWF4/

Long Beach is proposing significant layoffs affecting over 260 city employees to address a $58 million budget deficit. The cuts will impact various departments, including fire, police, and homeless services. Over 200 vacant positions are also slated for elimination. This measure is necessary due to rising personnel costs, legal payouts, and a slowdown in tax revenue. The city aims to balance its $4 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

Long Beach, California

https://lbpost.com/news/city/long-beach-city-layoffs-budget-cuts/

Microsoft fired 16,000 Americans and then turned around and hired 9,000 workers under H-1B.

Disney fired 250 employees… [and] had those 250 American employees train their replacements under H-1B.

Same with Ford, GM and Chrysler .
We have Americans that are skilled in all these different areas.

Video game developer Schell Games has reportedly initiated its first-ever layoffs. Multiple employees shared news of the job cuts on LinkedIn, indicating the reductions began last Friday. The affected departments include marketing, art, design, and visual effects. Reports suggest approximately fourteen individuals have been let go from the studio. These layoffs occur despite the CEO's past public statements against putting jobs at risk.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/schell-games-reportedly-lays-off-staff

Blue Shield of California is implementing job cuts affecting its East Bay operations. The company will eliminate twenty-five positions in Oakland. This reduction represents a significant portion of the company's statewide workforce adjustments. The article does not provide further details on the reasons for these layoffs. The affected employees are located in the company's East Bay offices.

Oakland, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/08/26/blue-shield-oakland-layoffs.html

Mosaic has laid off approximately 300 employees across two Louisiana plant sites. The affected facilities are located in Donaldsonville and Convent. These layoffs occurred on Tuesday, impacting a significant portion of the company's local workforce. Employees will receive pay through October, though the specific reasons for the workforce reduction remain undisclosed. The company has not yet responded to requests for further information.

https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/hundreds-of-plant-workers-laid-off-at-two-louisiana-sites/

Eagle Horizon Resources will lay off 71 workers at its Boone County mine. The layoffs are scheduled to occur later this year. The last day of employment for these workers will be October 11. The company did not provide a reason for the workforce reduction. This action impacts operations near Ashford.

https://wchsnetwork.com/2026/08/26/coal-layoffs-in-boone-county/

Fortrex, a food safety company, will eliminate 50 positions in central Alabama. These layoffs are scheduled to commence on September 11th. The affected workers are located in Blountsville, within Blount County. This company has previously conducted multiple large-scale layoffs across Alabama. Fortrex has also faced scrutiny for workplace safety violations and child labor issues.

Blountsville, Alabama

https://www.al.com/business/2026/08/food-safety-company-to-layoff-50-workers-in-central-alabama.html

What was that.. 12 mins of content circleje*k with no updates or results and 40 mins of questions that don’t tell us sh1t.

Basically confirmed future reductions and refused to even acknowledge the question about what quartile cost we’re in now..

That's going to be VZ's full time employee headcount within 2 years. That's a fact!

T-Mobile is reducing its workforce in Louisville. The company will lay off 74 employees in the spring. This action impacts the local job market. Further details on the specific roles affected were not provided. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the telecommunications industry.

Louisville, KY

https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2026/02/10/tmobile-mass-layoffs-warn-notice-louisville-2026.html

Congo Brands, a company based in Louisville, has announced significant workforce reductions. The company will permanently lay off 28 employees. These layoffs are scheduled to take effect in late August. The announcement was made via a WARN notice filed on June 26. This action represents a notable change in the company's operational staffing.

Louisville, Kentucky

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/News/local/louisville/2026/07/01/congo-brands-to-eliminate-28-jobs-at-louisville-headquarters/90773557007/

Nike is planning significant workforce reductions across Tennessee and Mississippi. Nearly 600 employees will be laid off from Nike's Memphis operations. These job cuts are part of a broader effort to streamline the company's distribution centers. The company aims to improve efficiency and support profitable growth. Affected employees will be notified of their status by April 3, 2026.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/nike-expects-to-layoff-more-than-700-employees-in-tennessee-and-mississippi/522-c7e1188d-7fb6-4616-8e57-f60a678eb74a

finance layoffs coming. broad and wide.