“Sprinkles, the iconic California cupcake company, has announced a ‘winding down’ of operations at its remaining 15 retail locations, blindsiding employees last minute with the not-so-sweet news,” the New York Post reported. “Salty employees got the... — read more 

The town that the U.S. Navy built, then fractured when the base closed in 1996 -- Vallejo -- is about to be hit again with job and industry loss as the dry dock at the West Coast's oldest shipyard facility announced it will be undergoing major... — read more 

In 2026, what companies are letting people go this year? 🥳 Please share whatever news 📰 you have. Hopefully 2026 will be a better year.

Some parts of the government have been hit harder by mass firings and buyouts than others. The Partnership for Public Service found that just three agencies account for more than half of the total staff reductions in 2025: the Defense Department... — read more 

About 49% of HR leaders reporting significant drops in employee morale after serial layoffs, while 47% said they saw a drop in connectivity. About 41% said they saw an increase in... — read more 

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/long-standing-furniture-maker-end-operations-leaving-300-jobless/XAQVCHNCBRHWVDQWWFJNLWVY4M/

A North Carolina trucking company with 89 trucks and 90 drivers abruptly ceased operations over the Christmas holiday, leaving drivers, owner-operators, mechanics and office staff suddenly unemployed, according to multiple social media posts from... — read more 

In 2025, over 17,000 jobs were cut across television, film, broadcast, news and streaming in the first 11 months of the year. This figure was up 18% from last year, continuing a trend from the past few years as the industry has wrestled with... — read more 

The technology sector has entered a defining era of “The Great Recalibration” in 2025. While the total volume is slightly lower than the 2024 peak, the nature of these cuts is far more strategic... — read more 

Just before Election Day 2025, the U.S. federal government employed approximately 2.3 million people. By the end of the year, it is expected to have shed approximately 213,000 jobs, according to the Partnership for Public... — read more 

“Linking recent layoff announcements to public companies’ earnings reports and stock market data, we find that the recent increase in layoff announcements came mainly from companies that attributed their layoffs to benign factors, such as... — read more 

Wishing everyone the best for 2026 that were or will be affected in the future with layoffs. Best wishes to everyone . Happy New Year 🎆.

According to newly released Office of Inspector General Report, USDA lost more than 18% of its staff between January and June. On Jan. 11, the department had 110,384 employees. Between Jan. 12 and June 14, a total of 20,306 employees left USDA. ... — read more 

Some staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs are finding little to be merry about after the agency said it would eliminate tens of thousands of open, unfilled positions across the country as it looks to streamline its... — read more 

The Tyson beef plant/facility closes on January 20, 2026 in Lexington Nebraska town of 11k. This is per AP. Not cool. Let that sink in! Happy holidays…not.

Over 4,200 jobs are being cut nationwide across manufacturing, logistics, and transportation sectors, continuing a trend of industrial employment strain into 2026. The layoffs impact diverse areas such as EV supply chains (e.g., Ford's 1,600 job... — read more 

The General Services Administration is abandoning plans for additional layoffs within its Technology Transformation Services after a federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration must pause any layoffs underway and rescind layoffs... — read more 

Happy Holidays! And looking to 2026.

The IRS is moving about 1,000 IT employees out of its tech shop, as part of a reorganization plan that’s been underway for months. Impacted employees say they have few details about what work they’ll be doing, and have been told by the agency to... — read more 

What companies will letting go of employees the first quarter of 2026? Inquiring minds want to know.

NIH lacks permanent leaders in 13 of 27 institutes and centers Agency posts 11 roles at once with initial 2-week deadline Scientists raise concerns over expedited recruitment Total workforce reduced by 1,200 amid mass layoffs Potential... — read more 

7.8 million people out of work. Per CNN article. Let that sink in.

Recent layoffs at McKinsey have sparked a broader conversation about the state of the consulting industry. As one of the world’s most influential consulting firms trims its workforce, analysts are questioning whether this move reflects internal... — read more 

475 employees will be gone in early 2026, but could get jobs elsewhere. Two other plants are also closing. LA Plant to remain open.

https://www.wbal.com/bge-announces-employee-layoffs-ahead-of-holidays

The Lebanon, Tennessee-based family-dining chain did not say how many employees will be affected by the restructuring, which is taking place in two waves. But the company estimated that the process will save it $20 million to $25 million a year... — read more 

First, a federal judge in California blocked the State Department from laying off about 250 employees, many of them foreign service officers (FSOs). Judge Susan Illston issued a temporary restraining order, saying the unions that filed suit were... — read more 

Layoffs Tick Up Slightly as Job Market Remains Steady Through October The U.S. labor market demonstrated resilience through the fall, despite a marginal increase in job separations, according to the Labor Department’s latest Job Openings and Labor... — read more 

Trailer manufacturer Great Dane says they plan to reduce staffing at its Elysburg plant early next year due to weak market demand. Company officials say about 164 employees could be affected, including hourly, indirect, and salaried staff, though... — read more 

Automotive supplier Avancez is cutting its second shift this month, resulting in the permanent layoffs of 143 workers at its Hazel Park facility. The move was detailed in a notice submitted Nov. 7 by Avancez in compliance with... — read more 

https://mronline.org/2025/12/06/30-percent-of-u-s-corporations-planning-holiday-season-layoffs/

In the aftermath of the cancellation of a major Navy contract, nearly 100 workers are being laid off from Fincantieri Marinette Marine. Last week, the U.S. Navy announced it is ending the Constellation frigate program, thus canceling the remaining... — read more 

U.S. lost 32000 private-sector jobs last month in surprise drop, ADP data shows CBS News December 3, 2025 8:04 AM PT U.S. private-sector employers unexpectedly cut 32,000 jobs in November, as detailed in ADP data released on December 3, 2025. This... — read more 

Trapp Technology (parent company of ArmorPoint) in Phoenix, AZ has laid off 9% of its workforce as it continues downsizing in efforts to buoy the struggling ArmorPoint line of services. Due to the continued rolling layoffs the company has... — read more 

Layoffs were set to begin Wednesday at a.i. solutions Inc.'s Huntsville operation, affecting 86 employees at the aerospace engineering firm's Research Park... — read more 

State Dept finalizes mass layoffs, says employees won’t be reinstated under shutdown-ending deal Federal News Network Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:27:43 GMT The State Department is notifying some employees targeted by mass layoffs... their official... — read more 

While a minority of the layoffs discussed during third-quarter earnings were attributed to AI, the AI-related share increased notably through 2025, growing to just above 15% in the quarter. But more broadly, he highlighted that the companies... — read more 

U.S.-based employers announced 153,074 job cuts in October, up 183% from September and up 175% from October 2024, according to job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. “This is the highest total for October in over 20 years, and the... — read more 

The pandemic lead companies to hire more employees to take advantage of Federal subsidies to keep employees working to prevent an economic crisis. When the pandemic employment subsidies ended the corporate wealth-fare stopped, companies started... — read more 

Nevada-based battery recycler Redwood Materials is laying off staff. The company is cutting approximately 5% of its workforce. This news comes just weeks after it secured a massive $350 million funding... — read more