#workforcereduction

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

It's pointless asking, the answer will always be yes. The only thing you can do is make sure you're prepared for it. That's it. Outside of that, there's no point in stressing over something you can't change.

The company will cut you without a hint of hesitation, they've done it before and they'll do it again. Profits come first, people come second. The younger workers aren't wrong to take what they can and move on. They learned what took some of us decades to accept.

Has there been more info about September layoffs?

Is this true?

Usually layoffs happen between Tuesday and Thursday (I have no idea why those days seem to be so layoff-friendly). What are the chances this begins on Monday?

Spirit Airlines' decision to cease operations in Milwaukee has led to significant workforce reductions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services. The company, which provides essential airport services, will lay off 27 employees at its Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport location. These layoffs are a direct consequence of losing a contract tied to Spirit Airlines' service. The affected employees are scheduled to be let go in early January 2026. Spirit Airlines cited fleet adjustments and a focus on profitable markets as reasons for its withdrawal from Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://biztimes.com/spirit-airlines-exit-from-milwaukee-triggers-27-layoffs-at-primeflight-aviation-services/

Cargill's Milwaukee ground beef facility will cease operations in May, impacting 221 employees. Local workforce organizations are mobilizing to provide comprehensive support for these affected workers. Jobs Work MKE is partnering with Employ Milwaukee to offer free career workshops and direct connections to employers. These initiatives aim to help employees transition smoothly into new career opportunities. The community is committed to ensuring no worker faces this challenge alone.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/cargill-layoffs-prompt-milwaukee-workforce-organizations-to-mobilize-support-for-221-workers

INTEGRIS Health is implementing workforce reductions and closing several clinics. These actions are a direct response to anticipated significant cuts in Medicaid and Medicare funding. The organization expects an annual revenue loss of approximately $130 million once the new legislation is fully enacted. These changes will occur over the next three to six months. INTEGRIS Health stated these steps are necessary to ensure its long-term sustainability and mission.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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

New Orleans' incoming mayor, Helena Moreno, has announced significant job cuts and furloughs to address a projected budget deficit. The city faces a $222.4 million shortfall if current spending continues. Moreno cited "complete mismanagement" by the previous administration as the cause. These measures include eliminating 36 unclassified positions and 75% of probationary employees, totaling 62 roles. Additionally, a hiring freeze will be implemented, and 724 employees will face one furlough day per pay period.

New Orleans, Louisiana

https://www.wdsu.com/article/new-orleans-job-cuts-furloughs-2026/69544120

New Orleans is implementing significant workforce reductions to address a substantial budget deficit. These measures include layoffs, furloughs, and office consolidations impacting various city departments. Community advocates and affected employees have raised concerns about the potential negative consequences for essential city programs and services. The administration states these actions are necessary to streamline operations and ensure fiscal stability. The cuts aim to generate millions in savings to bridge the estimated $222 million budget shortfall.

New Orleans, Louisiana

https://veritenews.org/2026/01/27/new-orleans-moreno-cuts-layoffs-deficit/

If Dan really wants to do something good for the company, offer a package to everyone with 25 or more years of service. A lot of them are just biding their time to leave anyway. Then figure out which teams can be combined or work sourced out. It’s inevitable that Verizon will soon be under 50k employees due to AI.

Daimler will cease operations at its Portland manufacturing plant. This decision will result in the termination of employment for 375 workers. The company has not provided specific reasons for the closure. Production will be moved to other facilities. This marks a significant loss for the local workforce.

Portland, OR

https://www.kptv.com/video/2026/07/30/daimler-close-portland-manufacturing-facility-lay-off-375-employees/

The prominent financial institution Goldman Sachs has commenced a significant reduction in its workforce. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments within the company. This action reflects a challenging economic climate for the financial sector. Further details on the exact number of affected employees are anticipated.

https://theindependent.sg/goldman-sachs-begins-its-massive-round-of-layoffs/goldman-sachs-begins-its-massive-round-of-layoffs/

Simple as that. Make RTO mandatory 5 days a week and 20% of the workforce would leave voluntarily. Easy as that.

The software company Qualtrics has initiated layoffs as part of a broader restructuring effort. This move is intended to facilitate a smoother integration following its recent acquisition. The company stated that the workforce reductions are a necessary step in this process. Specific details regarding the number of affected employees were not immediately available. This restructuring impacts operations globally.

Provo, Utah

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/08/22/qualtrics-layoffs-employees-utah

It could be ≤5,000 layoffs. What do you think?

IBM has carried out rolling workforce reductions impacting a low single-digit percentage of its global staff (thousands of positions) as part of a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, and geographic reallocation, even as the company simultaneously expands entry-level hiring in specialized areas.
Key Aspects of IBM's Workforce StrategyTargeted Reductions:
Cuts have largely focused on experienced mid-career professionals, administrative and back-office support, and specific engineering segments (including Red Hat teams).
Geographic Shift: Observers note a trend of shifting functional roles toward lower-cost international regions like India while U.S. headcounts face optimization or flat growth.AI and Automation Integration: CEO Arvind Krishna and HR leadership have utilized internal automation and AI agents to absorb tasks previously handled by human workers (such as back-office HR functions), while pushing to triple entry-level hiring for customer engagement and AI management roles.Community and Market Consensus: Most users on Reddit agree that the recent wave of layoffs reflects a broader corporate pattern of resetting higher salary tiers under the banner of AI adoption and efficiency.

No concerns about WFRs anymore - peaceful retirement in ~3 yrs.

Companies in Michigan are increasingly pointing to artificial intelligence as the reason for recent layoffs. However, experts suggest that the reality behind these workforce reductions is more complicated than just AI. While AI plays a role, other factors are also contributing to job cuts across the technology sector. This trend is evident in significant reductions at a Grand Rapids-based firm and a wider national pattern. The true drivers of these layoffs appear to be multifaceted.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2026/08/19/companies-cite-ai-for-layoffs-in-michigan-but-its-not-so-simple/91010735007/

Silfab Solar has announced workforce reductions due to temporary operational constraints. The company stated that its core business operations remain unaffected by these changes. This decision was described as difficult by the company. Silfab Solar is continuing its business activities despite the layoffs. The company did not provide further details on the number of employees affected.

Charlotte, North Carolina

https://www.wcnc.com/video/news/local/silfab-announced-layoffs-amid-legal-dispute/275-c29d4a06-07e5-4db4-83f8-c945dc56b9a3

I’m hearing talk of VSP’s being offered to Verizon retail corporate store employees very soon. How is this possible when every location is adding headcount and jobs are being posted ?

Let’s be honest, most people aren’t staying because they’re happy here. They’re staying because the job market hasn’t given them a good enough reason to jump ship yet and they still need income to survive.

But also be honest about what that means. That’s not retention. That’s a fu--ing ticking time b0mb.

The second the job market really opens back up, all those people who have been quietly putting up with 5x RTO BS, sh---y morale, constant cuts and pointless bullsh-t are going to start walking…. And AT&T is going to be completely unprepared for it.

In the next 3-5 years, you’re going to have massive numbers of people retire, get surplussed or leave voluntarily. A ton of institutional and systems knowledge is going to walk out the door at the same time. Who’s replacing them?

You can’t gut and abuse the workforce for years and then magically find experienced people when you suddenly need them. And you sure as he-l can’t replace decades of knowledge with some new hire and a fu--ing training deck.

AT&T needs to stop obsessing over who it can cut and who sits where, and start figuring out who it absolutely cannot afford to lose.

Especially the non-pension employees. They aren’t tied here forever. When the market improves, they can leave, and they absolutely will.

The “leadership” team seems to think people will tolerate anything because they have nowhere else to go. They think they have a hostage situation created by a bad job market.

When that changes, we’re going to see just how many people were actually choosing to stay.

Tick-Tock, John…

Humana has laid off or lost 30k employees since 2021. That’s really all we needed to know.

Bell Textron has announced workforce reductions impacting approximately 285 employees across three facilities. Layoffs have occurred at locations in Fort Worth, Amarillo, and Wichita. Additionally, some employees will face a three-week furlough starting June 15. The company stated these decisions are necessary to adapt to market conditions. Bell Textron is a subsidiary of Textron and designs aircraft.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/bell-textron-announces-layoffs-furloughs-affecting-employees-in-fort-worth-and-other-facilities/287-2561f1c7-64e7-449b-b935-c6d3709fca9e

The Fort Worth ISD board will vote on closing the International Newcomer Academy. This campus serves immigrant and refugee students learning English. The district is also planning significant staff reductions in emergent bilingual programs. These proposed cuts follow a recent state takeover and overhaul of the district. Families have been invited to a meeting to discuss the potential closure.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.keranews.org/education/2026-04-28/fort-worth-isd-school-closures-staff-lay-off

The Fort Worth ISD board will vote on closing the International Newcomer Academy. This campus serves immigrant and refugee students learning English. The district is also planning significant staff reductions in emergent bilingual programs. These proposed cuts follow a recent state takeover and overhaul of the district. Families have been invited to a meeting to discuss the potential closure.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.keranews.org/education/2026-04-28/fort-worth-isd-school-closures-staff-lay-off

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions will lay off 90 employees in Indianapolis. This decision stems from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's choice to end its role as a case management provider. The workforce reductions will occur in two phases, on May 15 and July 31. The organization is not providing employees with displacement rights. CICOA offers vital services to empower seniors.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/90-workers-in-indianapolis-face-layoffs-as-cicoa-loses-government-funding

More than fifty employees at Kloeckner Metals Indianapolis will lose their jobs in January. The metal supplier filed a notice with the state detailing the mass layoff. Fifty-four individuals will be permanently separated from their positions. The first layoffs are scheduled for January 20, 2026, with the remainder following within two weeks. The notice did not specify a reason for the workforce reduction.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/indianapolis-metal-supplier-lays-off-54-people/

Fresno Unified School District is implementing workforce reductions affecting over 200 employees due to declining enrollment and budget concerns. The school board approved measures to eliminate certificated positions and place classified employees on notice for layoff or displacement. A "bumping" system allows senior employees to take roles held by less senior staff, potentially preserving employment for many. District leaders state these cuts are necessary to stabilize finances and protect student services. The teachers' union has opposed the reductions, citing district reserves.

Fresno, CA

https://abc30.com/post/fusd-employees-may-have-bump-others-job-keep-own/19091174/

A dozen companies in the Fresno area have initiated layoffs impacting over 1,200 employees across various sectors. These job reductions span industries from food manufacturing to student transportation and healthcare services. The affected counties include Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Madera. These notices were filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, requiring advance notice of significant workforce reductions. The reasons for these layoffs vary, including plant closures, contract terminations, and strategic business adjustments.

Fresno, California

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article316013509.html

Fresno Unified School District has reduced its projected budget deficit significantly due to increased state funding. However, this financial relief did not prevent the district from eliminating hundreds of positions. Rising costs for special education and mental health services continue to pressure the district's finances. Despite these challenges, Fresno Unified is not currently facing state or county oversight due to its deficit. The district plans to address its remaining deficit through ongoing reductions in the coming years.

Fresno, California

https://fresnoland.org/2026/08/17/fresno-unified-shrinks-budget-gap-to-start-school-year-but-tough-decisions-remain/

Postal Center International will eliminate 164 positions at its San Antonio facility. The company specializes in mail operations and logistics for private businesses. This action represents a significant reduction in the local workforce. Further details regarding the specific reasons for the layoffs are not provided in the available text. The company's operations are primarily focused on business-to-business services.

San Antonio, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2026/08/18/mail-operator-layoffs.html

Meal kit company HelloFresh is shutting down its distribution center in Swedesboro, New Jersey. This closure will result in the layoff of 374 employees. The company cited operational efficiency as the reason for the closure. Affected employees will receive severance and other transition support. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on November 17, 2026.

Swedesboro, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/2026/08/hellofresh-closing-large-nj-site-with-374-job-layoffs-planned.html

Myself and about 100 or more other IT&V employees had THE call this morning. Laid off. Top performers too. How are layoffs even being decided?! This is BS!

The pharmaceutical giant is embroiled in a legal dispute with rival Eli Lilly over weight-loss dr-g advertising. Simultaneously, a new safety warning regarding optic nerve stroke has been added to the prescribing information for its semaglutide-based dr-gs. These issues compound recent disappointing trial results and significant workforce reductions. The company is also facing regulatory scrutiny at a manufacturing facility in Indiana. Despite these headwinds, Novo Nordisk has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance its digital capabilities.

https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/unternehmensnachrichten/novo-nordisk-s-multi-front-storm-legal-action-mass-layoffs-and-a-stock/69963154

What happens with CWs who have like 6 months left on contract? My understanding is that contracts are more or less pre paid to the contracting firm so how would this work…?