WEX Inc., a Portland-based financial technology provider, said it will lay off 375 employees — around 5.2% of its 7,200-person workforce — just as two other Maine employers begin their own downsizings. Fewer than 45 employees in Maine will be... — read more
Texas, Florida Hit by Manufacturing Layoffs
Layoffs in the manufacturing sector in Texas and Florida contributed to a jump in the number of workers who applied for unemployment benefits for the week ending June 8, according to data from the U.S. Labor Department. Texas saw more than 2,300... — read more
70% of Unionized Daily Beast Staffers Take Buyouts as Layoffs Loom
The Daily Beast is gutting its senior editorial team after implementing voluntary buyouts last month, with nearly 70% of unionized staffers leaving the outlet, TheWrap has learned. The senior staffers taking buyouts include media reporter Justin... — read more
Mercury Marine layoffs announced
Mercury Marine is laying off nearly 300 workers in Fond du Lac, and making workforce “adjustments” at other facilities, citing slower sales. “Mercury Marine has announced a reduction in workforce of close to 300 employees at its Fond du Lac global... — read more
A New Round of Unexpected Layoffs Now Hits North Carolina
A total of five new businesses filed for mass layoffs in North Carolina in May. They are as follows: TRoc laid off 100 people. Graphic Packaging International announced they will lay off 65 staff in Randleman on July 20. HNI Workplace... — read more
What’s the layoffs situation this week?
Any news on which companies are letting employees go this week? Any updates would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Finance of America hit with layoffs
“Leading reverse mortgage lender Finance of America (FOA) has undergone a round of layoffs that are impacting multiple levels of the organization, including retail and corporate leadership positions. The news was first reported by National Mortgage... — read more
Where are the layoffs this week in the good old USA 🇺🇸?
Let us know what companies are laying off?
Garner Industries lays off 62 people after tornado wipes out plant in Lincoln
Garner Industries announced 62 employee layoffs Monday after a tornado caused catastrophic damage to the plant, rendering the facility beyond... — read more
March 2024 Unemployment rate is 3.8%
4 individuals that are unemployed per March 2024, the April numbers are not released yet. My guess is larger unemployment numbers for April. Thoughts?
Defi Solutions lays off 29 Williamsville employees - Buffalo Business First
An auto lending solutions company in Williamsville will cut 29 jobs by July 22. ARS Portfolio Services LLC, which does business as Defi Solutions, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification that it will lay off 29 of its 137 employees... — read more
April 29, 2024: How many layoffs this week?
What are the rumblings or rumors of layoffs this week and what companies are doing them? Please provide any information. Thanks.
Audacy Undergoing Companywide Layoffs
RAMP has confirmed that Audacy is undergoing a round of corporate downsizing affecting its central and local teams. While exact numbers are unconfirmed, early estimates ran as high as 100; however the company states that the cuts will impact “less... — read more
California Unemployment Rate is 5.3%.
What is unemployment rates in other states? When will the layoffs stop?
Alone in the Dark Developer Pieces Interactive Lays Off Employees
https://insider-gaming.com/alone-in-the-dark-developer-pieces-interactive-lays-off-employees/
Week of April 22, 2024…MORE LAYOFFS?
What’s the scoop, what companies are letting staff go this week?
April 19, 2024…what companies will be laying off.
Curious if any one has a sense of layoffs tomorrow? And if so, what companies.
Layoffs Are The Obvious But Wrong Answer To Company Problems
We should send this article to every CEO whose main management style is achieving profit through layoffs. Which is basically the overwhelming majority of... — read more
Meow Wolf plans layoffs as it looks to cut back on expenses
Meow Wolf, the Santa Fe entertainment company that has garnered global recognition for its immersive experiences, said late Monday it plans to lay off up to 165 employees by Wednesday, a move that comes as the company plans to cut its expenses by... — read more
CSL Behring shuts down filling department, lays off 65 staffers at major Illinois manufacturing site
At a large plant south of Chicago in Illinois, CSL Behring is shutting down one of its filling departments and letting go of 65... — read more
More layoffs at Universal Music Group
After weeks of rumors, Universal Music Group has confirmed that it will be laying off an unspecified but significant number of employees in the coming weeks. The company’s recorded-music division is said to be receiving the brunt of the... — read more
More layoffs in gaming
Company of Heroes and Dawn of War devs Relic suffer layoffs one week after reclaiming independence from... — read more
Chicago Public Media ki-ls Vocalo, lays off 14 employees
Chicago Public Media is phasing out the broadcast of its radio station Vocalo and laying off 14 positions. The 14 layoffs, announced Wednesday, include Vocalo staffers, members of the podcast team and non-newsroom Sun-Times... — read more
Ubisoft hit with another wave of layoffs
Ubisoft has announced another round of layoffs, with 45 staff affected across its global publishing and Asia-Pacific teams. As reported by GameSpot, the games firm said this was part of efforts to "streamline operations" across the... — read more
Gearbox is laying off staff following Embracer breakup
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/gearbox-is-laying-off-staff-following-embracer-breakup
Midco Sports confirms layoffs
Midco Sports has laid off a number of employees, including Fargo-based on-air play-by-play announcers Brian Shawn and Jody... — read more
More GameStop layoffs
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamestop-reportedly-affected-by-series-of-layoffs
AECI Announces Layoffs
After Whispers received a letter from “concerned co-op members” about job cuts in its right-of-way department, Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. of Little Rock confirmed that it had eliminated 16... — read more
CAA Lays Off About 20 Staffers Across Multiple Departments
https://www.thewrap.com/caa-layoffs-20-staffers-fired-creative-artists-agency/
Some good news, at least
Layoffs And Pay Cuts Hit CEOs And Managers In 2023, nearly half of all observed job cuts were manager-level or higher, according to research from Live Data... — read more
Sports Illustrated layoffs
Sports Illustrated’s Entire Staff Told Their Jobs Have Been Eliminated After Authentic Brands Revokes License To Publish; Union Vows To “Fight For Every One Of Our... — read more
Textio confirms layoffs as company restructures - Puget Sound Business Journal
https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2024/03/17/textio-layoffs-recruiting-feedback-tech.html
Outdoor Voices’ layoffs via Slack ‘lack basic empathy,’ says expert: ‘May only exacerbate the anxiety’
Athletic apparel brand Outdoor Voices is just the latest in a long line of companies to conduct mass layoffs — and “totally mishandle” them, says a leadership... — read more