#workforcereduction

Dozens of workers are facing layoffs at two facilities located in Gaston. The specific companies affected by these job reductions were not explicitly named in the provided headline. This event signifies a significant workforce reduction impacting employees in the Gaston area. The headline indicates that a notable number of individuals will lose their jobs. Further details regarding the reasons for these layoffs were not available.

https://www.aol.com/articles/dozens-workers-two-gaston-facilities-100532669.html

A new report indicates that 11 companies in Georgia are preparing for a significant workforce reduction. These companies are collectively set to implement hundreds of layoffs across the state. In addition to job cuts, several of these businesses are also planning complete closures. This widespread impact highlights a challenging period for the employment landscape within Georgia.
https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/state/georgia/article314634697.html

A federal energy lab located in Colorado recently announced another round of layoffs. More than 100 employees were impacted by these job reductions. This marks a significant workforce reduction for the institution. The cuts affect a substantial portion of the lab's personnel within the state. This latest round reinforces ongoing adjustments at the federal energy lab in Colorado.

https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/02/10/colorados-federal-energy-lab-hit-with-another-round-of-100-layoffs/

Washington state experienced a significant number of job layoffs during January. The state ranked third nationally for the highest volume of these workforce reductions. The technology sector was particularly hard hit by these job cuts across the state. This indicates a challenging start to the year for employment within the region. No specific companies were named as the headline points to a broader industry trend.

https://www.khq.com/news/washington-ranks-3rd-in-u-s-for-january-job-layoffs-tech-hit-hard/article_68ea874d-909f-48c5-a777-dab0c6d879c5.html

December 15, 2025 – JINYA Hawaii. inc. (dba JINYA Ramen Bar – Honolulu), opens in a new tab
December 11, 2025 – 5 Minute Pharmacy LLC, opens in a new tab
December 1, 2025 – Autocraft Hawaii LLC , opens in a new tab
November 26, 2025 – Zetton Inc. (dba Camado Ramen Tavern), opens in a new tab
November 18, 2025 – Queen’s Medical Center Pathology Operations, opens in a new tab
October 29, 2025 – Paradise Cove Luau, opens in a new tab
October 3, 2025 – Panda Restaurant Group , opens in a new tab(Raising Cane’s)
September 22, 2025 – Pulama Lanai , opens in a new tab(Rock & Concrete Operations)
September 10, 2025 – Monsanto Technology LLC, opens in a new tab
August 21, 2025 – Watabe Wedding Corp , opens in a new tab(Follow-up to November 2024 , opens in a new tabWARN)
August 18, 2025 – Parts Center Hawaii, opens in a new tab
August 8, 2025 – Polynesian Cultural Center, opens in a new tab
August 4, 2025 – Claire’s, opens in a new tab
July 25, 2025 – Project Vision , opens in a new tab
July 16, 2025 – Hawaiian Airlines , opens in a new tab(Alaska Airlines)
July 8, 2025 – Hawaii Homeless Healthcare Hui, opens in a new tab
June 13, 2025 – Zetton Inc. , opens in a new tab(Aloha Table)
June 9, 2025 – Entertainment America, Inc. , opens in a new tab(Chuck E. Cheese – Pearl City Location)
June 9, 2025 – Watabe Wedding Corporation , opens in a new tab(Farmer’s Market Operation)
June 2, 2025 – Management & Training Corporation , opens in a new tab(Hawaii Job Corps Center)
May 8, 2025 – Oshkosh Airport Services, opens in a new tab
April 24, 2025 – Ocean Investments, LLC , opens in a new tab (53 By The Sea, Terrace By The Sea, & related wedding services)
March 13, 2025 – C&S Family of Companies (Second WARN Notice , opens in a new tab– Hawaii Logistics LLC, Hawaiian Housewares LLC, C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC)
February 21, 2025 – Project Vision , opens in a new tab
February 7, 2025 – Ginshari, Inc. – KuruKuru Sushi, opens in a new tab
February 7, 2025 – Territorial Savings Bank, opens in a new tab
February 5, 2025 – Aqua Hotels & Resorts – Aqua Skyline at Island Colony (Hotel), opens in a new tab
January 23, 2025 – Hawaiian Ice, opens in a new tab
January 22, 2025 – Alaska Airlines, opens in a new tab
January 2, 2025 – Lahaina Petroleum, opens in a new tab
January 8, 2025 – C&S Family of Companies , opens in a new tab(Hawaii Logistics LLC, Hawaiian Housewares LLC, C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC)

The National Laboratory of the Rockies is facing yet another wave of layoffs. Colorado’s members of Congress have expressed sharp disapproval, pointing to what they describe as an ongoing pattern of workforce reductions. The number of impacted employees has not been released.

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorados-congressional-leaders-layoffs-national-laboratory-rockies/

https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cigna-cut-2000-jobs

Cigna plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 2,000 positions, representing less than 3% of its workforce.

The layoffs will occur by the end of February.

A spokesperson for The Cigna Group said by statement: "As we drive greater efficiency across our business, we have made the difficult decision to reduce roles in our workforce. This decision was made with deliberate care and focus, and we are providing a package that includes a variety of transition services for impacted colleagues."

Cigna did not give specifics on which jobs or departments would be impacted.

The news coincides with Cigna’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release in which the managed care company reported better-than-expected results for the quarter but set its full-year earnings guidance below expectations.

During the earnings call, President, CEO and Chairman David Cordani announced the settlement of a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission over Express Scripts' insulin pricing.

Well right before the centerwell town call meeting, Conviva/centerwell staff was laid off. Thats SW, CHWs, RNs and Managers. All CIT staff.

Target Corporation has announced that it will cut about 500 roles at the company, partially in an effort to reallocate financial resources to boost the in-store customer experience.

https://www.fastcompany.com/91490082/target-layoffs-today-more-jobs-cuts-customer-experience-lags

The College of Wooster is reducing its staff due to financial pressures. Twenty-two positions were eliminated, including 18 full-time and four part-time roles. These cuts primarily affected administrative and non-student-facing departments. The college cited declining student enrollment and lower birth rates as key reasons. Enrollment has decreased from over 2,000 students in 2011 to more than 1,600 currently.

https://www.ideastream.org/education/2026-02-09/the-college-of-wooster-lays-off-staff-as-it-adjusts-to-a-smaller-student-body

In a follow-up message on Monday, Werkmeister said the workforce “adjustments” included less than 5%, or 90, of the company’s 1,800 employees.

https://vnews.com/2026/02/09/newport-g-n-maker-layoffs/

Firearms manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. confirmed recent layoffs. The company reduced its New Hampshire workforce by less than 5%. This adjustment affected 90 of its 1,800 employees. The moves address cost misalignments and balance production with consumer demand. Sturm, Ruger faces financial challenges and a declining firearms market.

https://vnews.com/2026/02/09/newport-g-n-maker-layoffs/

Republic National Distributing Company is implementing further layoffs. These cuts are occurring across the country. The distributor previously laid off over 1,700 employees last year. Those earlier cuts were due to shuttering California operations. RNDC has also experienced an exodus of suppliers recently.

https://www.brewbound.com/news/rndc-confirms-new-layoffs-amid-supplier-losses-structural-adjustments/

Layoffs are impacting the tech sector and other industries. Companies are simultaneously increasing investments in artificial intelligence systems. This trend is redefining productivity and staffing requirements across various businesses. Dow announced global job cuts linked to efficiency initiatives and AI use. Acrisure also confirmed layoffs due to AI-enabled systems.

https://mitechnews.com/artificial-intelligence/laid-off-tech-workers-are-asking-did-ai-really-take-my-job-and-what-that-means-for-michigan/

Weeks after scrubbing “renewable energy” from its name, the National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, formerly known as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is also shedding workers.

The cuts impacted 134 employees engaged in both research and operations at the laboratory, according to an emailed statement from David Glickson, a spokesperson for the federal research center.

https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/09/nrel-layoffs-2026/

The K-12 health care startup Hazel Health has laid off 135 people, about half of whom are clinicians. This is the second round of layoffs announced at the company in the past four months.

https://bhbusiness.com/2026/02/06/hazel-health-cuts-135-employees-second-layoff-announced-in-4-months/

On February 9, 2026, Forrester Research announced a workforce reduction of about 8% across geographies and functions, following notifications that began on December 15, 2025 and are slated to conclude by July 31, 2026. The company expects pre-tax expenses of roughly $10 million to $10.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first three quarters of 2026, primarily for cash severance and employee benefit costs tied to these layoffs.

https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/forrester-research-announces-workforce-reduction-and-restructuring-plan

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

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

Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced layoffs affecting 313 employees. These job cuts impact its Hartford, Connecticut office. The company cited operational changes in its Small Group business segment. Employee separations will occur between April 3 and July 31, 2026. This action is part of a larger cost-cutting and restructuring initiative.

https://www.thestreet.com/employment/aetna-cvs-health-lays-off-300-plus-employees-in-connecticut

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating First Brands Group LLC. This concerns a potential mass layoff at its McHenry, Illinois facility. First Brands Group notified the state of its decision on February 3, 2026. The layoff affected 389 employees. The firm is investigating if the company failed to provide 60 days' notice under the WARN Act.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/02/06/first-brands-group-illinois-warn-act-investigation/

Those losers who didn't listen are hiding in bathroom now... Next wee or so the rest of 12-15%.. Another 5% by EOY. 35% NFTE by EndOfYear.

Some Ds and NY area staff today.

There will be cuts.

Louisiana saw a drop in initial jobless claims last week. The U.S. Department of Labor released this information. New claims totaled 1,107 for the week. This number was lower than 1,400 from the prior week. National unemployment claims increased to 231,000.

https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2026/02/06/unemployment-numbers/88526921007/

Whose employers maximum workforce size along with the maximum permitted layoffs.

Auto DE positions will be eliminated by Q4.

Usually - at least the last 6 years - layoffs have been rampant starting end of 4th and in 1st quarter. Haven't heard much about it lately, and not even on here. I'm wondering if it's because Maverick is so far behind schedule and/or they are now under the 100k employee mark?

AI tools like those from Anthropic are increasing automation and reducing the need for manpower in many roles. While operational work may require fewer people, human oversight and management decisions are still essential. The focus should be on adapting skills, not just replacing jobs.

It doesn't feel like a win at all.

On July 31, 2025, I was contacted by my manager’s manager via Microsoft Teams for a brief meeting late in the day. During that conversation, I was informed of a workforce reduction and the company followed its standard separation process. Immediately after the call, I returned my company laptop to a colleague and my system access was concluded.

On August 7, 2025, a representative from Human Resources formally reached out to review the details of the separation, benefits, and transition process.

My official last working day with the company was November 19, 2025.

On December 2, 2025, I received my final paycheck, which included payment for all accrued and unused vacation time.

Finally, on February 7, 2026, the company issued my severance payment in accordance with the separation agreement.

I am wondering if anyone impacted by the RIF was close to retirement, maybe within 5 years.

Hearing she is next.

Can’t wait to see that hug. Not!!!

Vivek and Sudharsan already got a boot.

I’m hearing we are getting ready for cuts in time for fy27

Anyone know the details of this decision? That’s a long term relationship coming to an end. Is there more state plans to come?

Give it a month or two.

Heard a SVP was let go and a couple others. More coming??

From the 8K filed on Wednesday: "The firm employed 7,773 associates as of December 31, 2025, a decrease of 4.7% from 8,158 associates as of December 31, 2024, and 0.7% from 7,830 associates as of September 30, 2025"

Q1 2026

EXL is the global partner for offshore workers. Why does a company send large chunks of their work offshore?