#workforcereduction

How do you work at a place where a humiliating exit, at a time not of your choosing, is universally guaranteed? Surely folks aren’t that hard up for money that they need to sell their body at a place like this?

https://hrexecutive.com/volkswagen-weighs-100000-layoffs-in-largest-ever-workforce-overhaul/

Uber is implementing a significant workforce reduction, impacting over 300 employees in its Chicago office. This move is part of a broader company strategy to decrease its overall workforce by 10%. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi cited the need for simplification and efficiency within the organization. The layoffs are intended to streamline team structures and address complexities arising from past growth. This decision comes as the company navigates its current market position and operational strategies.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/more-than-300-chicago-uber-employees-cut-in-mass-layoff/3984895/

Something we have to deal with as a fact of life, not as an occasional happening?

Kilgore Flares Company is laying off 127 employees at its Toone, Tennessee facility. This significant reduction represents nearly half of the plant's total workforce. The company manufactures military countermeasures and other defense-related products. No specific reason for the layoffs has been publicly disclosed. The cuts are scheduled to take effect on October 31.

Toone, Tennessee

https://rollingout.com/2026/09/03/kilgore-flares-layoffs-tennessee-work/

Financial services giant UBS has announced another round of job reductions in New Jersey. The company plans to eliminate 41 positions at its Weehawken office. These layoffs are scheduled to occur in late November. This latest workforce reduction brings UBS's total layoffs to 209 employees. The company is a major global financial institution.

Weehawken, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/09/giant-nj-banking-employer-announces-more-job-cuts-pushing-layoffs-beyond-200.html

Uber is implementing significant layoffs, impacting 93 employees in Washington state. These cuts are part of a broader global restructuring affecting approximately 10% of the company's workforce. The majority of affected positions are in the Seattle engineering hub and regional remote roles. This action aims to streamline management and reduce operational layers. The company will provide affected staff with full pay and benefits through a 60-day notice period.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/uber-laying-off-93-washington-state-workers-hitting-engineer-and-management-roles-at-seattle-office/

Have there been recent layoffs? Seems like people are getting let go little by little rather than massive layoffs unless someone has heard otherwise? Seems like most new positions are being opened up in low labor costs countries.
Is this how the company is going to be? A western management team with all outsourced employees?

If, globally, most sales reps fail to hit their quota, will Dell still increase targets again in H1 FY28?

If the majority of us are missing targets because expectations are unrealistic, what justification is there for increasing them further?

Could this “manufactured failure” ultimately be used as justification to reduce the workforce?

And with severance potentially being lower than in previous years when calculated against the new payout structure, it feels like we’re all being played here.

If you were laid off in the US and over 40, you should receive a list of ages and titles of those affected. Can someone share the number of people laid off in their "decisional unit", as well as the number of people remaining?

Over 100 hourly people laid off today. Smaller number of salary laid off today.

Several packaging companies have announced facility closures and layoffs impacting hundreds of employees. Anchor Glass plans to permanently shut down its manufacturing plant in Warner Robins, Georgia, affecting 168 workers. Pactiv Evergreen will close a thermoforming facility in Jackson, South Carolina, leading to layoffs for 133 employees. Silgan announced a temporary closure at its metal container facility in Riverbank, California, impacting 120 workers. These announcements highlight recent shifts within the packaging industry.

Warner Robins, Georgia / Jackson, South Carolina / Riverbank, California

https://www.packagingdive.com/news/august-2026-layoffs-anchor-pactiv-novolex-silgan/829334/

TScan Therapeutics is significantly reducing its workforce by 75% to reallocate resources. The company is pausing its hematological and autoimmune programs to prioritize preclinical solid tumor initiatives. This strategic shift aims to advance its solid tumor pipeline and seek partnerships for its paused programs. The decision was influenced by insufficient capital for ongoing trials and a recent collaboration termination. These changes are expected to extend the company's financial runway.

Waltham, Massachusetts

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/tscan-axes-75-workforce-make-room-solid-tumor-programs

Stanford Health Care and John Muir Health are implementing layoffs impacting a significant number of employees. Stanford Health Care will eliminate 79 positions at one location and 16 at another. John Muir Health is cutting a total of 78 roles across Contra Costa County. These workforce reductions are effective in early November. The notices were filed according to the WARN report.

Palo Alto, California

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/stanford-health-care-john-muir-health-announce-layoffs/

Reading that layoffs may be taking place in 6 weeks in other threads in GRM. Has anyone else heard this? Any indication of numbers, ORGs or locations?

What’s the latest on the US? We are literally going to drown with all the people already cut.

Blue Diamond Growers is continuing to reduce its Sacramento workforce. This is part of a larger plan to close its long-standing almond processing and packaging facility. The closure was initially announced in June 2025. An additional 82 jobs will be eliminated by the end of the year. This action signifies further workforce reduction at the company's Sacramento operations.

Sacramento, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2026/09/01/blue-diamond-82-more-layoffs.html

Amazon and Synopsys are implementing significant layoffs across their Bay Area operations. Amazon will eliminate 148 positions in San Francisco and Sunnyvale, impacting various technical roles. Synopsys, a chip design software company, plans to cut 128 jobs from its Sunnyvale campus. These reductions are expected to take effect in October and December, respectively. The reasons for these specific cuts were not detailed in the filings.

https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/amazon-synopsys-cut-more-275-202215422.html

The fintech industry is undergoing significant restructuring in 2026, with numerous companies announcing job cuts. These reductions span various sectors, including banking, payments, and lending. Firms are streamlining operations and recalibrating strategic priorities. This ongoing trend reflects a dynamic period of adjustment within the financial technology landscape. The article provides a month-by-month tracker of these developments.

https://www.fintechfutures.com/job-cuts-new-hires/fintech-layoffs-tracker-2026

Crothall Healthcare is implementing significant workforce reductions. The company plans to eliminate 545 positions. This decision impacts numerous employees across its operations. The exact reasons for these layoffs were not detailed. This move signifies a substantial change for the healthcare support services provider.

Malvern, Pennsylvania

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/

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?