#workforcereduction

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?

I just don’t see why I should be supportive of a foreigner taking the place of an American candidate that is equally or more qualified, speaks the language, and won’t result in brain drain after a few years. These entitled early career applicants are students with no experience other than symbolic “internships” where they were told they are the center of the universe. We pay them a premium but they are worse than AI. At least AI can follow directions.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to manage workforce transitions and offshore operations? We are seeking a candidate to join our operations to assist with local workforce reductions and restructuring initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to recklessly reduce headcount
• Ability to follow directives (be a Yes-man) and execute strategy without reservation (don't ask questions).
• Extensive experience in minimizing FTE value while promoting offshore and H-1B talent.
  • Familiar with AI. We've been claiming there we know AI just secure our position in the company but now the lies have caught up to us and we need someone that really knows it so we take credit from you.

Perks:

• Exemption from Return-to-Office (RTO) policy.
• Work from home and spy on employees.
• Opportunity to lead workforce management strategies (degrade employees to force them to quit).
  • High potential bonuses - the more workers terminated, the bigger the payout.

No choice have to cut hard

Enphase Energy reportedly laid off about 160 employees in January, which is close to 6% of the solar inverter, energy storage and EV charger manufacturers’ workforce.

https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/solar-inverter-manufacturer-enphase-lays-off-160-employees/

Who's ready for March layoffs?

What are the field structure changes I’m hearing about?

Entire Workspace Team GONE along with 50% of the Apigee team globally (now reporting into regions hence various mgt roles gone) adds up given the new hire HC in AI roles!

"Reduction in workforce" dropped around 15-20% of their employees at the Chandler, AZ. Advantest Location and Fremont, CA..

Looking at this article: https://www.indmoney.com/blog/us-stocks/oracle-layoffs-30000-employees-to-lose-jobs, here are the roles most affected by the upcoming layoffs:

Who Will be Impacted By Oracle Layoffs?

The layoffs are expected to primarily impact legacy software roles and overlapping support functions, while AI, cloud, and core enterprise teams are likely to remain relatively insulated.
Roles likely to face pressure

Legacy on-prem software support
Overlapping management layers
Non-core operations tied to older product lines

Roles likely to be protected or expanded

Cloud infrastructure engineering
AI and machine-learning teams
Enterprise sales and client delivery
Security, compliance, and data governance

This points to a reshaping of the workforce rather than a retreat from growth.

Tracking participants count #general Slack channel in Oracle One workspace, as the fastest available proxy indication of ongoing layoffs.

• jan01-jan31: 1604 layoffs, and 1834 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• dec01-dec31: 1031 layoffs, and 844 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• nov01-nov30: 1614 layoffs, and 1327 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• oct01-oct31: 2504 layoffs, 1762 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• sep02-sep30: 6275 layoffs, 861 additions (based on Slack regular tracking)
• aug14-sep01: 733 layoffs (based on Slack very few data points)
• aug01-aug14: ?2900 layoffs in IDC (based on media reports)

Regions outside IDC and NA usually have a significant delay when laid off people are disconnected from Slack (e.g. 1 month in Pacific regions, perhaps longer in some EU countries), so this is a floor estimate with additions reflected immediately, but reductions lagging behind on average.

I will post daily in comments on the count change and running current month total while this post is still on the first page.

9Wood, based in Springfield, dismissed 19 employees in mid-January. This represents the third job reduction for the company since early 2025. Approximately 60 employees have been let go across these three events. Management stated a need to reduce expenses and merge positions. This strategy adapts to market changes and declining construction industry demand.

https://www.registerguard.com/story/business/2026/01/30/springfield-manufacturer-continues-shedding-jobs-in-january/88416689007/

Thoughts?

Zillow cut roughly 200 employees, or 3% of its workforce, during annual reviews while keeping job postings steady and growing revenue 16%.

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/zillow-workforce-cuts/

Why are we still employing “baristas”? All of these businesses should be modernized with AI. Ordering can be done by the customer who inputs the specific product and ingredients then much like a vending machine the beverage is made and dispensed.

We don’t need people with blue hair, nose rings and a they/them attitude sc--wing up our orders anymore.

Watch, the first major move from the new boss will be another round of layoffs. It's the classic move to prove you're serious about costs to the investors. We should all brace ourselves because it's coming soon.

Facebook's umbrella company Meta is laying off 11,000 workers, or about 13 percent of its workforce. The company also plans to cut discretionary spending, and it will extend its hiring freeze throughout the next quarter.

https://mashable.com/article/meta-layoffs-mark-zuckerberg

Peloton Interactive Inc., the long-struggling fitness technology company, slashed 11% of its workforce in a cost-cutting move, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-30/peloton-cuts-11-of-staff-including-from-engineering-teams

With all the changes I thought this board would be active.

SX Transportation is laying off 21 employees in Waterville. These layoffs affect workers at its mechanical repair facility. Impacted staff include machinists, electricians, and carmen. CSX stated the move aims to better utilize resources and personnel. Union leaders criticized the decision as unexpected and driven by greed.

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/27/central-maine/central-maine-business/waterville-maine-csx-railroad-layoffs/

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston announced 33 employee layoffs this week. This reduction affects approximately 6.3% of its total workforce. The museum cited an unsustainable deficit and restructuring as reasons for the cuts. Sixteen of the positions eliminated are held by unionized workers. These layoffs mark the second round for the MFA in six years.

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/30/museum-fine-arts-boston-layoffs-financial-hardships

Production changes eliminating some cereal + granola lines.... 100+ people will lose jobs

Almost 200 people will be laid off... work is moving to other staes