Tara McRae has departed Puma North America. She was the first woman to lead the division. McRae is now joining Skechers. Her move comes just over a year after she took the helm at Puma. This represents a significant leadership change for both... — read more 

Sionna Therapeutics is implementing significant layoffs, reducing its workforce by approximately 46%. This decision follows the failure of its SION-719 cystic fibrosis trial. The company is shifting its focus to a new dual combination therapy. This... — read more 

Harvard College Dean David J. Deming described the recent summer layoffs as a "horrible" and difficult process. He stated that the Faculty of Arts and Sciences implemented these cuts to address a significant structural deficit. Despite the... — read more 

Biopharmaceutical companies reported significantly fewer layoffs in August compared to the previous year. The total number of companies implementing workforce reductions decreased by 48%, with affected employees dropping by 90%. This improvement is... — read more 

Wearable tech company Whoop plans to hire over 600 employees in 2026, representing substantial growth. This hiring spree contrasts with recent predictions of significant job losses in Massachusetts due to AI. CEO Will Ahmed believes AI can be a... — read more 

Emerson College is implementing layoffs affecting staff in finance and admissions departments. The institution attributes these workforce reductions to declining enrollment numbers. Increased competition for domestic students is also cited as a... — read more 

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC will close its Tacoma facility in October, resulting in the layoff of 120 employees. The company filed a notice with the state detailing the permanent closure of the plant. Affected workers will receive at least 60 days of... — read more 

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... — read more 

Templeton voters are considering a significant tax increase to prevent staff reductions. The proposed hike aims to cover a budget shortfall and avoid 16 layoffs. A decision on the ballot measure is expected soon. The town is actively seeking... — read more 

Templeton is facing a significant budget shortfall for fiscal year 2027. The Board of Selectmen plans to present a $1.3 million override request to voters. If the override fails, the town has prepared a contingency plan. This plan includes... — read more 

Merck KGaA's North American division, EMD Serono, has laid off 20 employees at its Billerica, Massachusetts research site. This reduction follows a previous announcement about enforcing onsite work requirements at the same location. The layoffs are... — read more 

Sanofi is laying off 229 employees from its acquired company, Blueprint Medicines. This workforce reduction is part of the integration process following Sanofi's $9.1 billion buyout of Blueprint. The company is also consolidating its office space in... — read more 

Aura Biosciences is laying off 20% of its staff to concentrate on a single experimental eye cancer treatment. This strategic shift aims to reduce operating costs and extend the company's cash runway into 2029. The company is deprioritizing its... — read more 

Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 has announced significant job cuts, impacting approximately 300 employees or 12 percent of its staff. These layoffs occurred during the second quarter, coinciding with a reported decline in the company's revenue and profits... — read more 

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has eliminated 26 positions due to federal funding reductions and delays. This action reflects broader financial challenges impacting research institutions nationwide. The affected roles supported scientific... — read more 

Massachusetts is anticipating up to 1,392 layoffs in August according to state filings. These notices are required by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act for companies with over 100 employees. The state's MassHire Rapid Response... — read more 

Massachusetts' life science sector is experiencing a significant increase in layoffs, with over 2,300 anticipated job cuts reported in 2025. This trend marks a notable shift after years of consistent employment growth in the industry. Experts... — read more 

Boston Scientific has announced a new global restructuring plan approved by its board of directors. This initiative aims to achieve sustained cost efficiencies and support continued growth. The company expects some positions to be eliminated as part... — read more 

Harvard Magazine has begun a restructuring process that includes layoffs. Employees whose positions are being altered or eliminated received notifications this week. This action follows a period of internal review. The exact number of affected staff... — read more 

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Harvard College has started implementing a significant restructuring that includes staff reductions and administrative consolidation. Employees were notified this week about changes to their roles, with some positions being eliminated. This overhaul... — read more 

The number of layoffs at Community Healthlink has increased to 231 positions as the organization undergoes closure. A recent WARN filing indicates 104 additional jobs will be eliminated by September 16th. These cuts affect various programs including... — read more 

State Street is implementing a workforce reduction as part of a strategic shift. The company anticipates significant severance costs through 2029. This move is tied to an overhaul of its operations utilizing cloud-computing resources. The financial... — read more 

Governor Maura Healey has proposed legislation to allocate an additional $100 million to local school districts. This funding aims to mitigate teacher layoffs and other budget reductions experienced by many communities. The money will be distributed... — read more 

Two established cybersecurity companies, Rapid7 and Snyk, have recently implemented job cuts as they navigate the evolving threat landscape. These reductions come as both organizations welcome new leadership focused on adapting to the rise of... — read more 

Merck KGaA's U.S. research division is implementing a mandatory three-day-a-week in-office policy for its R&D staff. This new requirement applies to employees previously hired for remote work. Those unwilling to relocate or commute to the Billerica... — read more 

America's Test Kitchen has undergone multiple rounds of layoffs and operational shifts since its acquisition by Marquee Brands. These changes include the closure of ATK Kids and Cook's Country magazine, alongside a strategic pivot towards digital... — read more 

Massachusetts saw 1,062 workers lose jobs in June. These figures come from Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notices. Anna Maria College, Hampshire College, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals announced significant cuts. Southshore Elder... — read more 

The Wu administration refused to use reserve funds for Boston Public Schools. This decision prevents reinstating over 560 eliminated positions. The job cuts resulted from a $1.7 billion BPS budget. Declining enrollment and lower state aid contributed... — read more 

OtherSide Entertainment laid off 18 employees from its Thick as Thieves team. Fewer than ten people now remain at the Boston studio. The remaining staff will focus on performance maintenance for the game. This follows 17 layoffs last month when... — read more 

The Pioneer Valley region is experiencing multiple corporate layoffs impacting hundreds of workers. Coca-Cola laid off 175 employees in Northampton, with departures scheduled through November. Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. cut 190 jobs at its... — read more 

Massachusetts experienced fewer biotech job cuts. This marks the lowest number since early 2024. Seven life sciences companies were affected. At least 346 positions were eliminated between April and June. Reasons included failed dr-g trials and FDA... — read more 

The FDA has delayed a decision on Praxis Precision Medicines' rare epilepsy dr-g. The dr-g, relutrigine, treats SCN2A and SCN8A encephalopathies. The agency requires three additional months to review new sensitivity analyses. This pushes the decision... — read more 

Boston Public Schools notified hundreds of teachers and classroom aides about potential job losses. Over 500 newer teachers and 102 paraprofessionals received non-renewal notices. These reductions stem from a $53 million budget shortfall and... — read more 

The Support New Bedford Fire Department criticized the Mayor's recent statements. The Mayor labeled the City Council's budget reallocation a "gimmick." This reallocation aimed to keep Engine 9 operational. It also prevented 26 firefighter layoffs... — read more 

Cybersecurity company Snyk announced its fourth round of layoffs. Approximately 90 employees worldwide and in Israel were affected. The company is reorganizing to accelerate its focus on AI security. This strategic shift aims to simplify its... — read more 

Baystate Health confirmed recent layoffs. The health system faces a $60 million budget shortfall. Patients are delaying non-urgent and elective medical procedures. Insurance changes, economic instability, and inflation are contributing factors. Cuts... — read more 

Registered nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center expressed concern over recent layoffs. The workforce reductions affected employees across 22 departments and information technology. Nurses believe these cuts immediately impact patient care... — read more 

Coca-Cola is closing its Northampton plant. This closure will result in 175 employee layoffs. The company is now issuing formal notices. Employees have been aware of these plans for some time. These notices provide advance warning to... — read more 

OtherSide Entertainment cut 17 jobs. This followed the cancellation of its Argos project. The studio deemed the game unviable in the current market. The job cuts took effect in late May. This reflects ongoing industry pressure for even veteran... — read more