As part of an "internal reorganisation and reprioritisation," Hi-Rez Studios is "laying off some team members across Hi-Rez." Though CEO Stewart Chisam stopped short of confirming how many people would be affected by the cuts, he did confirm that the... — read more
First time in 50 years, US port workers strike on east and gulf coasts
Trade experts say that a short strike would cause little lasting damage but that a weekslong stoppage could lead to shortages, higher prices and even layoffs. For the first time in nearly 50 years, longshoremen on the East and Gulf coasts went on... — read more
Patagonia cuts 41 jobs in second round of layoffs this year
The Ventura-based outdoor apparel company Patagonia is laying off 41 people, its second round of job cuts this year. Patagonia announced the new round of layoffs on Monday, in a LinkedIn post by CEO Ryan Gellert. He wrote that the layoffs are part... — read more
Zero Layoffs in 99 Years: Torani Redefines What It Means to be a “People-First Company”
Global flavor company Torani released new internal data today showing an employee tenure rate 47% higher than the national average, proving that creating opportunities for team members—at a time when many companies are eliminating them—is the most... — read more
Nexon Hit With Layoffs
Nexon, the owner of games like Dave the Diver and The First Descendant, is reportedly set to conduct job cuts at its US office. Headquartered in Japan, Nexon is an originally South Korean developer-publisher that started business back in... — read more
Three months after bringing Wayfinder back to Steam, Airship Syndicate announces more layoffs but says future development will continue
Three months after bringing the action RPG Wayfinder back to Steam, developer Airship Syndicate has laid off 16 more employees but says it remains "committed to delivering the Wayfinder... — read more
Ninety Circulator workers to be laid off Tuesday as service winds down
Ninety Circulator employees are set to be laid off this coming Tuesday as the bus service begins its wind down. The service will be completely phased out by the end of the year, and the rest of its 270 workers would lose their jobs as part of a wide... — read more
Bluebird Bio to Lay Off 25% of Workforce
As part of a restructuring aimed at reducing cash operating expenses by 20%, bluebird bio will cut about 25% of its workforce, the company announced Sept. 24. The Somerville, Massachusetts–based biotech had 375 full-time employees—including 221 in... — read more
Security compliance unicorn Drata lays off 9% of its workforce
Drata, a security compliance automation platform that helps companies adhere to frameworks such as SOC 2 and GDPR, has laid off 9% of its workforce, amounting to 40 people... — read more
After Broken Blade, GE Vernova Could Lay Off Hundreds
The manufacturer of Vineyard Wind’s offshore wind turbines could cut 900 jobs worldwide after facing heavy financial losses due in part to the aftermath of several blade breaks at key projects. GE Vernova, the company behind the 853-foot tall... — read more
Bucks County plant-based snack maker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with buyer lined up
Brad’s Raw Chips LLC, which operates under the name Brad’s Plant Based, filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on... — read more
Asset Manager Wellington Lays Off Dozens of Employees With Voluntary Job Cuts
Dozens of Wellington Management employees are leaving as part of voluntary job cuts at the Boston-based asset manager. The firm offered “some long-tenured employees” a chance to leave with severance, and less than 3% of the firm’s 3,000 employees... — read more
Bluebird bio lays off 25% of workforce as gene therapy pioneer struggles to stay afloat
After bluebird bio acknowledged troubles keeping its business operational, the gene therapy biotech is launching a restructuring that will reduce the size of its workforce by about... — read more
Yelloh announces layoffs, closures of facilities in Minnesota
https://www.keyc.com/2024/09/23/yelloh-announces-layoffs-closures-facilities-minnesota/
Healthy.io lays off another 30% of team in second major restructuring
Healthtech company Healthy.io has laid off 40 employees across the UK, the U.S., and Israel, out of its total 130 employees, Calcalist has learned. The number of layoffs in each country is roughly equal... — read more
Week of September 23 layoffs?
Do we know of which companies will be letting employees go this week? Any information would be greatly appreciated. 😊 Thanks!
RSM lays off 3% of staff
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/rsm-cuts-3-of-staff-across-consulting-and-assurance-lines
YMCA of the North announces layoff of 69 workers
The YMCA of the North let go of dozens of workers as they seek to "be more sustainable." President and CEO of YMCA of the North Glen Gunderson said 59 full-time and 10 part-time workers are being laid off. Factors in making the decision include... — read more
USA WARN notice layoffs for all states
Below is a website for all companies in USA that have reported layoffs via a WARN notice to their state. One website for ALL states: https://data.tcpalm.com/see-which-companies-announced-mass-layoffs-closings/?query=2024
Lifespan lays off 20% of its executive positions
Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest employer and health system, has laid off a fifth of its executives in a move to reduce overhead and streamline operations, according to CEO John Fernandez. “Lifespan implemented a strategic restructure focused on... — read more
Who were the companies that laid folks off this week?
What does the week of September 23 look like in terms of more layoffs? Which companies. Number of people. Locations. Severance package. Other useful information.
Blink Charging to reduce global workforce by 14% in cost-saving effort
Blink Charging said on Tuesday it would lay off about 14% of its global workforce as part of a cost-reduction plan, as the electric vehicle charging equipment maker tackles weaker demand. Higher borrowing costs and a growing consumer preference... — read more
AGC Biologics lays off 85 from Longmont, Boulder sites
https://bizwest.com/2024/09/18/agc-biologics-lays-off-85-from-longmont-boulder-sites/#
VR studio nDreams is set to lay off up to 17.5% of its staff
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/vr-studio-ndreams-is-set-to-lay-off-up-to-175-of-its-staff
FMC Logistics layoffs
FMC Logistics LLC, based in Quakertown, is shutting down on Oct. 29, the company said in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Effected positions include delivery drivers and... — read more
Full-time jobs vanishing
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/full-time-jobs-are-vanishing-and-forcing-more-people-into-part-time-work/
Annapurna Interactive’s Entire Staff Has Reportedly Resigned
Annapurna Interactive's entire staff resigned after failed negotiations, leaving projects and the studio's future uncertain. The video game industry faces layoffs and shutdowns, with Annapurna Interactive as the latest casualty of the tumultuous... — read more
New York Public Radio is cutting staff and programming — again
New York Public Radio is, once again, cutting its journalism and programming across several of its properties, including public radio news station WNYC 93.9 FM, podcast production house WNYC Studios and classical WQXR 105.9 FM... — read more
Amperity lays off 13% of staff in latest cuts for customer data startup
“We are streamlining our operational and corporate functions while better prioritizing our investments on our go-to-market strategy,” Amperity interim CEO Chris Jones said in a statement. “A key aspect of this shift involves directing more resources... — read more
New UNC System policy leads to closing of DEI offices and 59 jobs eliminated
The UNC System's 16 universities have collectively eliminated 59 jobs and reassigned 132 others to comply with a new policy that repealed diversity, equity and inclusion mandates across public universities, according to data released Wednesday by the... — read more
Deadrop developer Midnight Society confirms 'significant' layoffs
Midnight Society, the developer currently working on the NFT extraction sho-ter Deadrop, has confirmed "significant" layoffs at the studio, but says it remains committed to releasing the game in 2025 despite the cuts. Layoffs at Midnight Society... — read more
Swissport USA layoffs
Operator Layoffs at Cleveland Hopkins Won't Impact Fall Flights, Airport Says Swissport USA, baggage handlers that have worked at CLE since 1996, laid off 213 workers last... — read more
CLN layoffs impact staff across North Idaho
Interim Director Lindsey Miller-Escarfuller stated in an email to The Press that layoffs are being made in an attempt to make up for some of the network's budget deficit. ... — read more
Bending Spoons is cutting 75% of WeTransfer’s workforce
Bending Spoons is set to lay off a staggering 75% of the WeTransfer headcount after acquiring the file-sharing platform just a few weeks ago. The company, which is believed to have around 350 workers could lose around 260 members of staff in one... — read more
Embracer studio Lost Boys Interactive has made another round of layoffs
Formed in 2017, Madison, Wisconsin-based Lost Boys is a remote-first, co-development studio whose credits include the WWE 2K series, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, PUBG, Diablo 4 and New World. In an announcement on LinkedIn, Lost Boys noted that its... — read more
Mass Layoffs At 10 Barrel Brewing
We’re going to see more announcements like this, but last week’s layoffs at the award-winning brewery, speaks volumes as to where the craft beer biz is going, and it’s not good. On September 6, our friends at the New School Beer and Cider broke... — read more
The Future of NASCAR Is Uncertain Amid Layoffs and Restructuring
Despite being popular in terms of car racing, NASCAR has been struggling in recent months. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it has now announced layoffs for some working in the popular sport. ... — read more
Will there ever be an end to gaming layoffs?
Merge Games closes Chelford office and announces layoffs Merge Games has announced the closure of its office in Chelford, with an unknown number of employees being affected by... — read more
136 Boston-based hospitality positions face layoffs by Oct. 31
One of Boston’s leading independent restaurant groups, The Briar Group, will lay off 136 Boston-based positions by Oct. 31, state filings show, although the company said employees affected can get a job elsewhere in the company. The positions... — read more
Pinstripes warns of corporate layoffs
Pinstripes is planning to cut a number of employees as part of a plan to achieve $4 million in savings on corporate costs, CEO Dale Schwartz said Wednesday on the brand’s fiscal Q1 2025 earnings call. The “strategic corporate headcount... — read more