#workforcereduction

A bunch of people laid off at Menands facility. It's funny, since the volume of work is not changing, yet they seem to think it can continue uninterrupted with fewer workers. I wonder how that's going to work out for them in the long run.

Rumors suggest Microsoft Gaming plans a large workforce reduction. An anonymous post on Blind claimed 15% of gaming staff could be cut. The post indicated a potential announcement date of May 6 or June 5. This speculation follows a company-wide hiring freeze and leadership changes. New CEO Asha Sharma recently took over, succeeding Phil Spencer.

https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/21161/rumors-swirl-of-15-layoffs-at-microsoft-gaming

Polaris will close its manufacturing plant in Osceola, Wisconsin. This action will result in 189 employees losing their jobs. The closure process will begin in July and conclude by January 2027. The first wave of layoffs, impacting approximately 26 workers, is scheduled for late July. Assemblers represent nearly half of the total job losses.

Osceola, Wisconsin

https://www.wjfw.com/news/regional/layoffs-polaris-closing-osceola-manufacturing-plant-189-workers-to-lose-jobs/article_d1f6c7f3-cb3a-4575-a485-32428c9f8bea.html

Looks like this round will end up huge.

Several companies are announcing workforce reductions, citing artificial intelligence as a key factor. One report indicated AI was a factor in 8% of recent job cut plans. Some industry leaders question if this is always genuine or "AI washing." Despite cuts, some companies may rehire for new AI-related roles. This trend highlights AI's evolving impact on employment across various sectors.

https://www.businessinsider.com/list-companies-replacing-human-employees-with-ai-layoffs-workforce-reductions

More layoffs coming today and tomorrow. Small batch, not big batch.

GeoComply is laying off 15% of its global workforce. The Vancouver-based tech company employs 450 people. This move is part of a "deliberate strategic evolution." The company aims to optimize operations and drive future growth. It plans to incorporate artificial intelligence for improved efficiency.

https://www.casino.org/news/canadian-gaming-geocomply-workforce-layoffs/

T-Mobile announced 326 job cuts in April. These layoffs impacted employees across Tennessee, Texas, and Colorado. Chattanooga, Tennessee, saw 200 permanent layoffs. Austin, Texas, had 75 employees affected. Denver, Colorado, experienced 51 job reductions.

https://www.thestreet.com/employment/t-mobile-lays-off-300-plus-employees-across-states

More Wells Fargo layoffs announced in West Des Moines at Jordan Creek https://share.google/Zspmrf49AvKowXIaj

4/20/26 another round of big layoffs with BS answers

Iron Galaxy Studios announced new layoffs. The company is reducing its size due to industry changes. Up to 90 employees could be affected by this decision. This follows a previous layoff of 66 employees last year. The studio aims to adapt to current market conditions.

https://gamingbolt.com/iron-galaxy-studios-announces-layoffs-potentially-affecting-90-employees

What is the goal ? 8K? 5k? Endless ?

Starting the 26 lay-off thread
Rumours they're coming in the next few months.. more operational efficiency/do more with less (more with AI)

Southeastern Pennsylvania saw a significant increase in job eliminations. Companies removed 2,800 positions during the initial three months. The number of businesses making cuts was lower. However, these fewer entities caused greater overall job losses. This indicates a concentrated impact on the workforce.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/04/19/philadelphia-job-losses-first-quarter.html

Can confirm that company is actively monitoring office attendance and employees who are not complying with what is now policy will be terminated. Also, outside of sales-coded roles, there will be NO hiring for virtual employees. Waterloo is the primary favored location due, in part, to a lower salary range for Canada and the fact no health care contribution is required. In short, Canadian employees cost less.

Company IS eliminating 15-20 percent of the current workforce through WFRs, carve outs, performance and violation of policy.

Watch your back. Managers and leaders also work from company sites as they are also required to adhere to office policy outside of sales and yes, they will report you if they see coffee badging.

Bumping this from @jq+1kpeh2t5w for info.

INTEGRIS Health is preparing for workforce reductions and clinic closures. This action stems from anticipated cuts to Medicaid and Medicare funding. These expected cuts are part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill." INTEGRIS Health projects an annual net revenue loss of $130 million. Some clinics will close and providers will lose jobs over the next three to six months.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

https://okcfox.com/news/local/integris-health-announces-layoffs-clinic-closures

I’m hearing last week from two senior folks that department managers are being asked to sketch out AI efficiency workforce plans.

IGT implemented a 10 percent worldwide workforce reduction last month. This global layoff affected approximately 700 people. The company declined to state how many Nevada employees were impacted. Nevada's DETR stated it is unclear if IGT must file a WARN Act letter. WARN notices are not always required for staggered layoffs.

https://cdcgaming.com/brief/igts-total-number-of-nevada-job-reductions-might-not-be-revealed/

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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The rot in the middle is finally panicking. For years, they survived by feeding off cheap foreign labor and disposable entry-level workers, while crushing real talent or forcing others to stoop to their level. They never built anything of substance; they only guarded their turf. Now AI has changed the landscape, and they are exposed. They neither understand it nor can they control it. Their era of quietly cutting others down is ending. It is time for them to face the music. And the people they looked down on as “deplorables” may soon become far more powerful than the gatekeepers who once sneered at them.

Looks like more rounds of layoffs are hitting, and this time recruiting is being hit. When will it end?

Colorado State University faces a $55 million budget shortfall. President Amy Parsons warned of cuts earlier this semester. Layoffs will impact fewer than one percent of employees. Not all departments will be equally affected by these cuts. The 2026-27 budget is now coming into focus.

Fort Collins, Colorado

https://1310kfka.com/news/04/csu-president-outlines-planned-cuts/

T-Mobile recently laid off dozens of employees in Denver. These cuts primarily affected business and support teams. The company has not disclosed the exact number of local workers impacted. These Denver reductions are part of a broader nationwide downsizing effort. T-Mobile describes these changes as a strategic realignment of its workforce.

Denver, Colorado

https://hoodline.com/2026/04/t-mobile-slashes-denver-jobs-keeps-exact-damage-under-wraps/

CalPortland Cement plans to lay off 53 employees. These job cuts affect its Mountain Gate plant near Redding. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on June 15. A decline in Northern California cement demand is driving this decision. The company stated these workforce reductions are temporary.

Redding, California

https://www.redding.com/story/money/business/2026/04/13/calportland-cement-plant-north-of-redding-to-lay-off-workers/89590932007/

Chatanooga and Denver....

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/t-mobile-laying-off-200-employees-at-chattanooga-call-center/article_6e4434d6-af84-49f5-8cbd-d77e92f1e95d.html

https://whatnow.com/denver/local-news/major-telecommunications-firm-t-mobile-usa-to-cut-51-jobs-at-denver-office/

Small market is gone. Everyone was laid off besides around 20 people.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts plans to reduce its workforce. Fifty-two employees will be permanently laid off. The affected facility is located in the Bronx, New York. A WARN notice was filed with the state Department of Labor. These changes support the company's operational optimization and refranchising strategy.

Bronx, New York

https://whatnow.com/new-york/local-news/major-doughnut-and-coffee-chain-to-cut-52-jobs-at-new-york-facility/

Marvel was affected by Disney's latest round of company-wide layoffs. Staff reductions impacted both Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Studios. Approximately 8% of Marvel's workforce was reportedly let go. Cuts reached multiple departments including film, comics, and finance. Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 employees across the broader company.

Burbank, California

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2602916/marvel-hit-by-layoffs-as-disney-cuts-continue-across-company

Snap Inc. announced a reduction of approximately 16% of its employees. This move impacts about 1,000 positions. The company anticipates expenses between $95 million and $130 million. These cuts aim to streamline operations and improve profitability. The Santa Monica-based company has made previous job cuts.

Santa Monica, California

https://www.wftv.com/news/business/snapchat-owner-cuts/QDLQ6UJRP42J7NT75Y35CFFDA4/

Saddle Creek Logistics Services will lay off 168 employees. These job cuts affect its facility in New Caney, Texas. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice on April 15. The layoffs are scheduled to take place on June 11, 2026. No specific reason for the workforce reduction was provided in the filing.

New Caney, Texas

https://whatnow.com/houston/local-news/60-year-old-logistics-services-provider-to-lay-off-168-employees-at-new-caney-facility/

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.

Lots of foreigners (Americans, Indians, Malaysians) under the guise of “specialty skills” Canadians can’t apparently perform in their customs letter. All lies! Folks forced to signing these bogus letters to allow these foreigners through and steal OUR jobs.

It’s not that Canadians can’t perform these jobs, but that the company doesn’t want to hire or have laid off Canadians that used to do the same job.

Companies like Imoerial should be taxed more. They’ve taken jobs from tax paying Canadians.

Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a consistent pattern: when full-time employees in my role leave, they’re almost always replaced with contractors rather than new permanent hires. That shift feels telling. It suggests that Truist may no longer see this position as a long-term investment, instead opting for the lower cost and reduced obligations that come with contract workers. No benefits, no paid time off, and a built-in exit after a fixed term.

This wasn’t always the case. Historically, Truist staffed this role with full-time employees, which reflected a different level of commitment. What makes the change even more striking is that a closely related job family within the same organization continues to be filled exclusively with permanent hires. The contrast highlights a clear shift in priorities: one job family appears to be viewed as strategically important for the long term, while the other, despite having the same pay grades, is treated as more temporary or expendable.

We are realigning Professional Services to ensure our structure and staffing align with current and forecasted customer demand and expectations As part of this change, up to 40 positions across Professional Services may be eliminated These actions are not a result of the pending NEC acquisition.

As part of this realignment, up to 40 Professional Services roles within the Solution Delivery, Ascendon Delivery, and MS/Delivery Enablement teams may be eliminated

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https://www.wsj.com/video/how-ibm-is-measuring-ais-real-impact-on-productivity/E30AB12D-6125-4C4C-AB92-050C534B46F2

By: Wall Street Journal |
March 26, 2026

Nickle LaMoreaux, chief human resources officer at IBM, discusses how the company is reimagining HR and the broader workforce through the lens of AI and experience-driven strategy.

April 16 (Reuters) - "More than 500 CVS Health (CVS.N), opens new tab drivers and warehouse workers at the healthcare conglomerate's Fredericksburg, Virginia distribution ​center have voted to authorize a strike on ‌May 1, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said on Thursday."

https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/cvs-distribution-center-workers-plan-go-strike-2026-04-16/

Just curious if anyone knows how many people have already been let go this year, and what they're trying to reduce down to. If you take all hGP and hWP combined at the start it was around 27k people, right?

Fact's -

The Fed under Chairman Jerome Powell since January 2026 has printed an additional $125.0 Billion in currency to prop-up the U.S. economic-financial system.

Fed money printing over time since 2009 does add to the (current) U.S. National debt of $39.1 Trillion (and rising) with a (current) debt-to-GDP ratio of 124.87% (and rising).

Note - The U.S. taxpayer pays the Interest on the U.S. National debt (each year) to other Investors that finance it (U.S. based, Japan; China; etc.).

Interest paid on the U.S. National debt (just surpassed $1.02 Trillion a year per usdebtclock).

To think that the Unemployment rate approaching 15.0% through AI workforce disruption through 2027 (at least) wouldn't cause (Very significant) damage to the U.S. economy is ludicrous.

It (actually) easily could.

These are the facts.