#workforcereduction

A Kansas City-based transportation firm has initiated layoffs impacting employees in multiple states. The company cited the loss of a significant contract as the reason for these workforce adjustments. These reductions will lead to the closure of several company offices in North Carolina. Employees in Kansas and Missouri are not currently affected by these layoffs. This follows a similar round of layoffs in 2020 due to a lost contract with Amazon.

Kansas City, MO

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/05/kansas-city-based-transportation-company-layoff-hundreds-employees/

A major fruit grower in Washington is laying off nearly 1,000 workers as the harvest season concludes. These layoffs are considered permanent due to the lack of identified recall dates or future staffing needs for the upcoming year. This situation highlights the inherent instability of seasonal agricultural employment, particularly for workers in the H-2A program. The company cited uncertainties such as weather and crop conditions as factors influencing future staffing. These large-scale seasonal workforce reductions are not uncommon in the region's agricultural sector.

Yakima, Washington

https://www.thestreet.com/retail/borton-sons-fruit-grower-layoffs-928-farmworkers

How is everyone feeling? I’m petrified but also ready to end this fear of something always lurking around the corner. I know there will be more layoffs to come, that’s a definite, and at least we won’t worry on that anymore but I have so much more to worry about also. Godspeed to everyone, best of luck in your journey.

Major Corporate Layoffs

• Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come — The Washington Post (Yesterday)
• LIV Golf plans mass layoffs as league seeks investors to survive — The New York Times (3 days ago)
• US Tariff Threats and VW Layoffs Hit Sector: Week in Automotive — Mexico Business News (2 days ago)
• Among Us 3D Developer Schell Games Confirms Layoffs — UploadVR (3 days ago)
  Healthcare & Education
• KCRHA Layoffs Begin, With Executive Positions, Financial Staff Untouched — PubliCola (3 days ago)
• FAS Ends Layoff Notifications With 165 Positions Eliminated — The Harvard Crimson (8 days ago)
• Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees due to federal research cuts — The Baltimore Banner
• Layoff Warnings Hit Thousands of School Employees — Education Week
  National Jobless Claims
• The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low — ABC News (2 days ago)
• US jobless claims fell to 203,000 last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare — 10TV (2 days ago)
• US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low — AP News
  Other Notable Layoffs
• What ICE money could buy: Iowa layoffs and news Aug. 27, 2026 — Iowa Starting Line (2 days ago)
• More Than 30% of FAS Social Sciences Staff Laid Off in Largest Wave Yet — The Harvard Crimson
• Disney/Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers — Variety
• Uber lays off 10% of customer service workers and calls others back to working in the office — Business Insider
• Zillow layoff details show severance terms and senior roles cut — HousingWire
  [The overall labor market remains relatively stable with jobless claims near historic lows (around 197,000–203,000), suggesting that large‑scale layoffs are not widespread across the U.S. economy, though specific sectors and companies are implementing significant workforce reductions.]

The operator of the celebrity-backed Goodtime Hotel will stop managing the South Beach property by the end of May. This decision is expected to result in the permanent elimination of the entire on-site workforce. Highgate Hotels plans to cease operations at the hotel and its Strawberry Moon venue. The layoffs will affect 114 employees who are not unionized and lack bumping rights. The future of the hotel itself remains uncertain, with potential for a new management company.

Miami Beach, Florida

https://www.latintimes.com/famous-miami-beach-hotel-connected-pharell-williams-bad-bunny-prepares-fire-all-its-work-force-596324

Pendo has announced a significant workforce reduction, impacting ninety employees. This decision represents approximately ten percent of the company's total staff. The chief executive officer cited changes in the technology landscape as a reason for the layoffs. The company is adjusting its operations in response to evolving market conditions. This move signifies a strategic shift for the organization.

Raleigh, North Carolina

https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/04/07/pendo-layoffs-raleigh-software-tech-ipo-unicorn.html

Columbia Hospitality has laid off 86 employees at its Kenmore lodge. These layoffs are effective October 31. The hotel is closing temporarily for renovations. The property will be redeveloped into a wellness retreat. This action impacts a significant number of staff.

Kenmore, Washington

https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2026/08/28/lodge-st-edward-park-layoffs-columbia-hospitality.html

Thousands of former Spirit Airlines employees are still seeking employment nearly four months after the company ceased operations. Many have attended multiple job fairs and submitted numerous applications without success. The job market remains challenging for these displaced workers. Some are considering careers outside of the aviation industry. The situation highlights the significant impact of the airline's shutdown on the local workforce.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://amp.miamiherald.com/news/business/article317057813.html

Federal contractor Amentum is set to lay off over 380 employees in Anne Arundel County. These layoffs are attributed to the transition of certain intelligence contracts. The company, a major service provider to the federal government, will see two separate rounds of job cuts. The first group of 317 workers will be affected by the end of October. A subsequent group of 65 employees will be laid off in November.

Anne Arundel, Maryland

https://www.thebanner.com/economy/careers/amentum-layoffs-hanover-anne-arundel-county-LHYTUJQ2PFEH7BF4YQW46BVWF4/

Long Beach is proposing significant layoffs affecting over 260 city employees to address a $58 million budget deficit. The cuts will impact various departments, including fire, police, and homeless services. Over 200 vacant positions are also slated for elimination. This measure is necessary due to rising personnel costs, legal payouts, and a slowdown in tax revenue. The city aims to balance its $4 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

Long Beach, California

https://lbpost.com/news/city/long-beach-city-layoffs-budget-cuts/

Microsoft fired 16,000 Americans and then turned around and hired 9,000 workers under H-1B.

Disney fired 250 employees… [and] had those 250 American employees train their replacements under H-1B.

Same with Ford, GM and Chrysler .
We have Americans that are skilled in all these different areas.

Video game developer Schell Games has reportedly initiated its first-ever layoffs. Multiple employees shared news of the job cuts on LinkedIn, indicating the reductions began last Friday. The affected departments include marketing, art, design, and visual effects. Reports suggest approximately fourteen individuals have been let go from the studio. These layoffs occur despite the CEO's past public statements against putting jobs at risk.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/schell-games-reportedly-lays-off-staff

Blue Shield of California is implementing job cuts affecting its East Bay operations. The company will eliminate twenty-five positions in Oakland. This reduction represents a significant portion of the company's statewide workforce adjustments. The article does not provide further details on the reasons for these layoffs. The affected employees are located in the company's East Bay offices.

Oakland, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/08/26/blue-shield-oakland-layoffs.html

Mosaic has laid off approximately 300 employees across two Louisiana plant sites. The affected facilities are located in Donaldsonville and Convent. These layoffs occurred on Tuesday, impacting a significant portion of the company's local workforce. Employees will receive pay through October, though the specific reasons for the workforce reduction remain undisclosed. The company has not yet responded to requests for further information.

https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/hundreds-of-plant-workers-laid-off-at-two-louisiana-sites/

Eagle Horizon Resources will lay off 71 workers at its Boone County mine. The layoffs are scheduled to occur later this year. The last day of employment for these workers will be October 11. The company did not provide a reason for the workforce reduction. This action impacts operations near Ashford.

https://wchsnetwork.com/2026/08/26/coal-layoffs-in-boone-county/

Fortrex, a food safety company, will eliminate 50 positions in central Alabama. These layoffs are scheduled to commence on September 11th. The affected workers are located in Blountsville, within Blount County. This company has previously conducted multiple large-scale layoffs across Alabama. Fortrex has also faced scrutiny for workplace safety violations and child labor issues.

Blountsville, Alabama

https://www.al.com/business/2026/08/food-safety-company-to-layoff-50-workers-in-central-alabama.html

What was that.. 12 mins of content circleje*k with no updates or results and 40 mins of questions that don’t tell us sh1t.

Basically confirmed future reductions and refused to even acknowledge the question about what quartile cost we’re in now..

That's going to be VZ's full time employee headcount within 2 years. That's a fact!

T-Mobile is reducing its workforce in Louisville. The company will lay off 74 employees in the spring. This action impacts the local job market. Further details on the specific roles affected were not provided. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the telecommunications industry.

Louisville, KY

https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2026/02/10/tmobile-mass-layoffs-warn-notice-louisville-2026.html

Congo Brands, a company based in Louisville, has announced significant workforce reductions. The company will permanently lay off 28 employees. These layoffs are scheduled to take effect in late August. The announcement was made via a WARN notice filed on June 26. This action represents a notable change in the company's operational staffing.

Louisville, Kentucky

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/News/local/louisville/2026/07/01/congo-brands-to-eliminate-28-jobs-at-louisville-headquarters/90773557007/

Nike is planning significant workforce reductions across Tennessee and Mississippi. Nearly 600 employees will be laid off from Nike's Memphis operations. These job cuts are part of a broader effort to streamline the company's distribution centers. The company aims to improve efficiency and support profitable growth. Affected employees will be notified of their status by April 3, 2026.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/nike-expects-to-layoff-more-than-700-employees-in-tennessee-and-mississippi/522-c7e1188d-7fb6-4616-8e57-f60a678eb74a

finance layoffs coming. broad and wide.

Tennessee has experienced over 5,100 layoffs through the first half of the year. Shelby County alone accounted for nearly 1,500 of these job reductions. The Memphis metro area has seen a significant increase in workforce reductions. Several companies have announced job cuts, impacting various sectors. This trend indicates a challenging economic period for the region.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/08/07/tennessee-layoffs-metro-comparison-june-2026.html

Layoff notices in Shelby County have quadrupled in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. State data reveals a significant increase in employees affected by job cuts. This trend is highlighted by major companies like Nike, GXO, Ikea, and WK Kellogg Co. experiencing substantial workforce reductions. One laid-off parent expressed the difficulty of job searching in a saturated market. The economic instability is a significant concern for residents facing unexpected job losses.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/shelby-county-layoffs-increase-341-in-first-half-of-2026/article_f47c37ee-bbdf-42bc-abb7-535458018806.html

JPMorgan Chase has announced an additional 63 job cuts at its Jersey City office. This latest reduction brings the total number of layoffs at this location to 541 for the year. The company cited ongoing efforts to align staffing with business requirements as the reason for these actions. Artificial intelligence is reportedly contributing to staff reductions in certain departments. These cuts are part of a recurring pattern of workforce adjustments at the Jersey City site throughout 2026.

Jersey City, New Jersey

https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/jpmorgan-chase-cuts-63-at-jersey-city-office-541-total/tldr

Eli Lilly achieved significant revenue growth in Q2 2026, boosted by strong sales of its obesity medications. In contrast, Novo Nordisk faced challenges including price reductions and workforce reductions. Lilly is expanding its dr-g pipeline and has increased its financial outlook for the year. Novo Nordisk is working to stabilize its operations amidst pricing pressures. The upcoming year will be crucial for both companies as they navigate dr-g approvals and market strategies.

New York, New York

https://pluang.com/en/news-feed/eli-lilly-vs-novo-nordisk-pemenang-dalam-perlombaan-obat-penurun-berat-badan

A packaging and processing facility in Ellensburg has announced significant workforce reductions. A total of 109 employees will be terminated from their positions. This action impacts the local economy and the affected individuals. The company has not provided specific reasons for the layoffs. Further details regarding the facility's operations are not yet available.

Ellensburg, Washington

https://www.khq.com/news/layoffs-hit-ellensburg/video_9b91be49-0a7f-5ed3-9b85-8123d294e45e.html

In full force layoffs are back on. Starting with the people who work the hardest to be loyal to their job

If you think the layoffs in 2026 are bad, wait until the bloodbath coming in 2027.

The execs would love to run this place with zero employees, they just can't yet. But that's their goal. Not even India is safe from this. I can't wait for the AI bubble to burst and with it their dreams of bringing the actual workforce to a bare minimum. And it's only a matter of time before it happens.

Are we done with cuts for now or not?

New Mexico State University has implemented a new policy to govern employee layoffs. This formal process mandates a 30-day notice period for affected staff. The policy also establishes a transfer window, allowing employees to seek other vacant positions within the university. Furthermore, it prioritizes the elimination of vacant and temporary roles before cutting regular full-time jobs. This new framework aims to provide a clearer and more structured approach to workforce reductions.

Las Cruces, New Mexico

https://www.organmountainnews.com/nmsu-reduction-in-force-policy-nonunion-employees-layoffs-2026/

Five9 hires people for the next layoff round. You've got 12-18 months max. Use it wisely.

What's going on?

Layoffs were just an occasional thing until a couple of years ago. How did we get to a point where they're now happening every few months?

Too many rumors going around to just ignore them outright. Does anybody here know anything about potential layoffs in the next month or two?