#workforcereduction

Children's Mercy is eliminating 115 positions within its health system. An additional 473 roles will be transferred to an external company. These changes represent approximately 1.2% of the total workforce. Most affected positions are in nonclinical and administrative areas. The health system cited rising costs and stagnant reimbursement as reasons for these adjustments.

Kansas City, Missouri

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article317890246.html

So according to BE, he wants to “change the shape and size of our workforce, resulting in fewer managers and employees. ” so we better not see more HIH employees getting hired around the time of these layoffs

https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/mpl-intermediate-to-lay-off-60-at-fairland-facility

Comcast has initiated a substantial layoff process impacting nearly 1,000 employees across multiple states. These reductions are part of a broader restructuring and cost transformation initiative. WARN filings reveal job cuts in Pennsylvania, Washington, New Jersey, and California. The company is also creating new positions, offering affected employees opportunities to transition. These separations are scheduled to begin by the end of 2026 and continue into early 2027.

https://www.lightreading.com/cable-technology/comcast-state-level-layoff-warnings-start-to-roll-in

A significant majority of American business leaders anticipate workforce reductions within the next year. This trend is driven by the integration of AI technologies and a focus on operational efficiencies. The outlook for layoffs is particularly strong among CEOs, with a notable increase in HR leaders sharing this concern. Furthermore, financial executives are increasingly involved in outplacement decisions. Severance packages are also becoming less generous as companies prepare for these changes.

http://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/72-of-us-business-leaders-foresee-layoffs-in-next-year

Let’s see the picture:

1. 20 packages sent to VZB techs in Florida.
2. Only 1 tech took the package
3. Almost Zero work
4. Headcount will be reduced.
5. Wall Street wins again
6. Technicians and their families lose.
7. Frontier headcount probably included?

As layoffs appear to continue, I don't know why more folks aren't actively looking for jobs to get out of this sinking ship. My theory is that they will continuously cut jobs, as Karthik adopts AI more and more, and the field will eventually be just a few reps per state, a few regional manager, and very few data scientists left. Then, after it all crashes and burns, they'll realize the mistake of letting talented people go in all areas, and then they'll go through a hiring frenzy, but it'll be too late because of their reputation being ruined.

Anyway, if there's any field folks left, lurking this page, what's it like now after the last round of layoffs?

Intel or LBT is targeting US working and laying significant numbers. It’s interesting for a US based company.

Brace yourselves!

https://www.lightreading.com/ai-machine-learning/at-t-and-verizon-normalize-layoffs-as-8-000-jobs-go-in-a-quarter

Five additional companies have announced significant workforce reductions in New Jersey during the final weeks of October. These latest cuts, totaling over 400 positions, include notable reductions from Comcast, Conduent, True Food Kitchen, and Teva Pharmaceuticals. October's layoffs alone reached 868, pushing the year-to-date total for the state past 14,600. This surge in job losses highlights a challenging economic period for the region.

New Jersey

https://nj1015.com/new-jersey-layoffs-october-2026/

Reports indicate that Geotab has recently implemented significant layoffs. Online discussions suggest approximately 350 employees, or about 10% of the company's staff, have been affected. Affected employees are reportedly seeking legal counsel regarding their severance entitlements. The company has not officially confirmed the number of job cuts or provided a reason. This situation highlights potential severance pay issues for non-unionized workers.

Oakville, Ontario

https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/geotab-cuts-october-2026/

Two San Francisco-based technology companies, Front and Dropbox, have announced significant workforce reductions. Front is laying off 53 employees, while Dropbox is cutting 57 jobs in its San Francisco offices. These layoffs are part of broader global reductions for Dropbox, which is eliminating approximately 200 positions. The companies cite reasons such as building a more sustainable business and focusing resources on key priorities. These cuts add to a growing trend of tech industry layoffs in the Bay Area.

San Francisco, California

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/front-dropbox-techlayoffs-22502946.php

looks to be another 100ish+ roles. sales, ops, product, hr, it today.

Does anyone know a total headcount that was affected? Seeing the new numbers with PA, NJ and WA alone has me wondering.

I would think the new hires and the people that can “reapply” will have knowledge of coding.

US Layoffs Roundup (10/30/2026)
Reports and updates covering 10/20 through 10/30.

• Comcast - preparing to cut 634 jobs at its Philadelphia headquarters and 159 more in Washington under a broader restructuring. Philadelphia reductions are expected to begin December 31. The company anticipates a restructuring charge of more than $1 billion.

• eBay - reducing its workforce by approximately 1,000 employees, or 9%, in its second round of cuts this year. The marketplace says the restructuring will streamline operations and shift resources.

• American Express - planning roughly 3,500 job reductions as part of a restructuring. The announcement came alongside quarterly results and a higher profit forecast.

• Electronic Arts - reportedly eliminating around 400 positions and shutting down BioWare. Reports also indicate that the studio’s next Mass Effect project has been canceled.

• People Inc. - cutting 195 jobs, representing about 6% of its workforce. Affected employees reportedly include staff at its New York headquarters, remote workers, and employees in its Des Moines print operations.

• Disney - reducing staff in its Experiences division, including 159 employees at Walt Disney Imagineering’s Glendale headquarters, according to reporting on a California WARN notice. The Glendale cuts are included in the broader division reduction.

• Dropbox - announcing companywide job cuts reported at approximately 9% of its workforce. Local coverage identifies 57 permanent reductions at its San Francisco headquarters.

• Wells Fargo - preparing to eliminate 86 jobs at its Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. Local reports characterize it as the site’s largest layoff announcement in at least five years.

• Amazon - reportedly cutting up to 250 roles in its Devices and Services organization. Software development positions are among those identified in the coverage.

• Intel - cutting 67 jobs at its Folsom, California, campus. Local reporting describes this as the campus’s first major workforce reduction since August 2025.

• Qualcomm - preparing performance-focused job cuts worldwide, with notifications expected to start in November. The reporting does not provide a total number of affected employees.

• E.W. Scripps - cutting 431 positions nationwide through another restructuring of its local television operations. Technical and news production jobs are among the roles reportedly affected.

• Marriott - carrying out another round of corporate workforce reductions, marking its second restructuring in less than two years. The alert excerpts do not provide a companywide headcount.

• SAS - eliminating approximately 100 positions as it pursues digital transformation initiatives.

• Oshkosh Corp. - cutting about 80 salaried, office-based roles within its Transport segment.

• Morton Salt - laying off 77 workers after a water breach forced its Fairport Harbor, Ohio, mine to shut down. Effective October 28, the reductions affect 69 hourly employees and eight salaried staff.

• InvaGen Pharmaceuticals - planning to eliminate 205 positions at its Central Islip and Hauppauge facilities in New York.

• Pfizer - confirming job cuts at its Rocky Mount and Sanford sites in North Carolina. The alert excerpts do not specify how many employees will be affected.

• Artiva Biotherapeutics - reportedly cutting 94% of its workforce following setbacks involving its autoimmune cell therapy programs.

• Lenz Therapeutics - reporting a workforce reduction of 75%, along with a leadership change and its third-quarter business update.

• Mass General Brigham - starting another round of workforce reductions in response to financial pressures. Its Home Hospital program is among the operations identified in reporting, but the excerpts do not provide an overall headcount.

• PacificSource - preparing to eliminate 134 Oregon jobs by year-end, with layoffs scheduled for December. The cuts follow previous reductions and the insurer’s decision to leave individual health insurance markets.

• Pennymac - broadening workforce cuts as mortgage originations and acquisitions fall. Reporting links the restructuring to a goal of reducing annualized operating expenses by $160 million.

• 3M - closing its Fairmont, Minnesota, plant and cutting 62 positions. Layoffs are scheduled to start December 18 and continue through December 31.

• Prairie Farms - planning to close a Missouri plant, affecting more than 100 employees, according to coverage of a notice filed with state regulators.

• Sherwin-Williams - cutting approximately 40 jobs at its Cleveland headquarters. The company says the reductions are not tied to employee performance.

• FKA / Homedics - eliminating 34 positions at its Commerce Township, Michigan, headquarters.

• Su---r Punch Productions - reportedly cutting staff following the release of Ghost of Yōtei. Published accounts differ on the number affected, so no definitive total is included.

• Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - announcing workforce reductions affecting 28 positions, or roughly one-quarter of the newspaper’s staff.

• Phoenix Symphony - pausing its season after November 1, with 66 full-time musicians facing unpaid layoffs starting November 2. Reports also describe a legal dispute over a $6.5 million donation.

• Success Lending - closing its operations and eliminating 121 jobs. The reductions include 21 Illinois employees and 100 remote workers assigned to its Illinois headquarters.

• The Blade - submitting a WARN notice outlining a planned December 31 closure affecting 116 employees.

• Commonwealth University - proposing cuts of up to 175 faculty and staff positions to help close a $17 million operating deficit. Students have protested the proposed reductions.

• Tulsa County - dissolving its Highway Construction division and eliminating 32 positions.

Voluntary buyouts and potential reductions

• Microsoft - reportedly extending voluntary exit offers to approximately 60,000 eligible employees across several countries. The figure reflects eligibility for the program, not confirmed departures.

• Skydance - offering voluntary buyouts to eligible staff as it integrates its businesses. It has not disclosed how many employees may leave through the program or possible subsequent layoffs.

• S&S Worldwide - warning that permanent layoffs could occur at its Colchester, Connecticut, headquarters unless it obtains additional funding.

• Toledo - warning that 73 municipal jobs could be cut if a proposed safety levy does not pass. The reductions remain contingent on the vote.

• University of Maine - considering workforce and unit reductions to address a nonacademic budget shortfall. The alert excerpts do not identify a final number of affected jobs.

Comcast is implementing a significant restructuring that will result in the permanent layoff of approximately 159 employees across Washington state. These workforce reductions are part of a broader nationwide effort to streamline operations and enhance competitiveness in a dynamic industry. The affected positions span various departments, including construction, customer experience, and management roles. While the company is undergoing these cuts, it also plans to create over 1,100 new positions nationwide. Comcast has stated its intention to assist impacted employees in finding new roles within the company.

Seattle, Washington

https://mynorthwest.com/local/comcast-layoff-washington/4291836

AT&T and Verizon have collectively eliminated 8,000 jobs in the last quarter, significantly reducing their combined employee count. This marks a continuation of substantial workforce reductions for both companies over recent years. Despite CEO predictions, these layoffs appear driven by traditional efficiency measures rather than AI advancements. The companies' revenue per employee has increased significantly during this period of downsizing. Analysts remain skeptical about the AI-driven productivity narrative behind these job cuts.

United States

https://www.lightreading.com/ai-machine-learning/at-t-and-verizon-normalize-layoffs-as-8-000-jobs-go-in-a-quarter

Wells Fargo is implementing its largest layoff in over two years, impacting 86 employees at its Jordan Creek campus. The financial services company issued notices to affected staff on Tuesday. This significant reduction in workforce is scheduled to take effect on December 26th. Since October 2021, Wells Fargo has laid off over 1,500 workers in the Des Moines area. All job cuts this year have occurred at the Jordan Creek location.

West Des Moines, Iowa

https://www.weareiowa.com/article/money/business/wells-fargo-largest-round-layoffs-in-at-least-5-years/524-73f76e5f-ab50-410f-93cd-b6c4841172f6

Trend is clear, year over year we drop 1000-1500 people

Are they done for the year?

If we are delivering strong financial results, why are workforce reductions still happen?

https://indianewengland.com/qualcomm-plans-global-job-cuts-starting-in-november-as-ceo-pushes-for-stronger-performance/

Age Kept Fired
30s 9 3
40s 8 7
50s 8 7
60+ 3 3
Total 28 20

Microsoft is extending voluntary buyout offers to approximately 60,000 employees, representing about a quarter of its global workforce. This initiative aims to manage headcount and avoid further layoffs. Eligible employees at the vice president level and below in the U.S., Canada, India, and the United Kingdom can accept the offer by early December. The program builds on a successful voluntary retirement program from earlier this year. This move allows employees considering leaving to do so with support while helping the company adapt its workforce.

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/10/28/breaking-news/microsoft-offers-buyouts-to-about-60000-employees/

Any SNF PSCs impacted today so far?

Analytics firm SAS has reduced its workforce by approximately 100 employees. These layoffs are attributed to ongoing digital transformation efforts and a decreased need for on-site support. The company stated that permanent changes to business operations, some predating the pandemic, impacted several roles. Despite these cuts, SAS continues to hire for hundreds of open positions globally. The company employs nearly 14,000 people worldwide.

Cary, North Carolina

https://www.techtarget.com/news/SAS-hit-with-100-layoffs-amid-digital-transformation-efforts/844352/

https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/deutsche-telekom-shelves-plan-merge-t-mobile-us-report

Quoting: "The decision was in part due to pushback from Deutsche Telekom’s works council, an entity that represents employee interests, according to the report..."

The Canada Revenue Agency is implementing workforce adjustments that will result in approximately 260 employee layoffs. These reductions will affect both executive and non-executive positions across various regional offices. While 735 employees were initially notified of potential job risks, 110 have been guaranteed continued employment. The agency cites organizational changes and the federal government's spending review as reasons for these decisions. Union representatives express concern that these cuts will negatively impact service delivery to Canadians.

Ottawa, Ontario

https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/new-round-of-canada-revenue-agency-layoffs-targeting-260-employees

Intel is implementing another round of layoffs, eliminating 67 positions at its Folsom facility. These job reductions are scheduled to begin in early November and will affect various technical, engineering, management, and business-related roles. This announcement follows Intel's recent decision to retain ownership of its Folsom campus instead of selling it. The company has been undergoing significant restructuring and cost-cutting measures for several years. These latest cuts continue a trend of workforce reductions at the Folsom site.

Folsom, California

https://folsomtimes.com/intel-announces-new-folsom-layoffs-67-jobs-to-be-eliminated/

Disney has laid off between 100 and 200 employees within its Experiences division. This division encompasses the company's theme parks, resorts, and cruise lines. The majority of these job reductions occurred at the Imagineering campus in Glendale. These cuts are reportedly project-based, reflecting ongoing reprioritization of workflows. This follows a voluntary early retirement offer, often a precursor to involuntary reductions.

Glendale, California

https://deadline.com/2026/10/disney-layoffs-experiences-imagineering-1237207701/

The rumors about 10/27 turned out true. Anyone know if there will be more significant cuts before the end of the year?

The oil and gas giant ConocoPhillips is implementing another round of layoffs as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts. This marks the second consecutive year of job cuts for the company. Employees and contractors in specific Canadian locations are being notified of potential position impacts. These latest reductions are tied to a broader global workforce reduction program announced previously. The company has seen a significant decrease in its overall employee numbers over the past year.

Houston, Texas

https://anz.peoplemattersglobal.com/news/strategic-hr/conocophillips-announces-another-round-of-layoffs-amid-16percent-workforce-decline-53019

They are firing over 400 workers in North Carolina,not laying off just firing them , making changes from 6 points to 4 if you missed too many days you will be fired, they don't offer layoffs.

There are 20-50 layoffs everyday. Around 200 every week.
The slow bleed continues. The staff members are not getting any extra dime for employment buyouts.
The executive employees get golden parachute. Their severance package has cash payment plus stock.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-10-28/disney-theme-parks-layoffs-experiences-division

Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment. Apparently international projects have been canceled....

Anybody hear about the PT Reorg next year?They are holding update meetings in-person and do not have a virtual option. So far I've heard 30% cuts across the org due to no projects in the funnel until at least 2028.

Wish our leaders would do what Microsoft just announced with reducing headcount!

Does anybody have more info on this week's layoffs?

More layoffs are underway at Scripps, with the company revealing Tuesday it would eliminate 431 positions while adding 100 new jobs as part of an “enterprise-wide transformation.”

https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/scripps-lays-off-431-employees-promises-to-create-100-new-positions/