A new report indicates that a significant majority of U.S. tech leaders are skeptical about AI being the sole reason for recent workforce reductions. Many believe companies use AI as a justification to cut staff for financial gain. Some organizations... — read more 

New research indicates that artificial intelligence and automation will lead to significant job market shifts. While an estimated 11 million American workers may need to change occupations in the coming decade, the economy is projected to gain nearly... — read more 

The studio behind the popular VR game Walkabout Mini Golf has announced another round of significant layoffs. Approximately 35% of the staff will be let go due to ongoing challenges in the games industry, particularly within the VR sector. This... — read more 

US Layoffs Roundup (9/29/2026) Essendant - plans approximately 644 layoffs in Illinois, including 510 workers at its Lincolnshire facility and another 134 positions. Disney - laid off around 300 employees in its latest round, primarily... — read more 

Construction industry layoffs reached an all-time low in August, with only 99,000 workers laid off. This marks the fewest layoffs since data collection began in December 2000. Despite this, job openings in the sector also decreased, indicating a... — read more 

August saw a notable decrease in both job openings and layoffs across the United States. Job openings fell to their lowest point since March, largely driven by a significant drop in openings at small businesses. Meanwhile, layoffs reached their... — read more 

Developer Cold Iron Studios has announced layoffs affecting an undisclosed number of employees. This decision comes amidst mixed reception for their recent title, Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. The studio stated the reduction was necessary for ongoing... — read more 

A significant wave of layoffs and facility closures is impacting approximately 1,850 workers across various freight-related industries in the U.S. These reductions span delivery contractors, logistics providers, food manufacturers, and packaging... — read more 

Several healthcare organizations have recently announced significant workforce reductions. PeaceHealth is cutting 150 positions, while Elevance Health is eliminating 216 roles in Louisiana. Catholic Health is also reducing its workforce by 40... — read more 

Nexstar Media Group is reportedly implementing further layoffs across its local television stations. These reductions are driven by the company's increasing reliance on automated systems for producing on-screen graphics. This shift aims to streamline... — read more 

US Layoffs Roundup (9/17/2026) Bechtel - warned that up to 200 employees at its Reston, Virginia headquarters could be laid off following the end of its partnership with TerraPower on a Wyoming nuclear project. PepsiCo - laid off 143... — read more 

US Layoffs Roundup (9/15/2026) IGN - layoffs hit multiple departments at the gaming and entertainment publication. Longtime hosts Seth Macy and Brian Altano were among those affected; the total number of employees laid off was not disclosed. -... — read more 

US Layoffs Roundup (9/13/2026) Uber - follow-up reporting says the company cut approximately 3,300 employees, or about 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring intended to simplify operations and redirect spending toward its robotaxi... — read more 

The photovoltaic sector is experiencing significant job losses, with over 220,000 workers leaving the industry in recent years. This widespread reduction in force is driven by substantial financial losses across numerous companies, forcing even R&D... — read more 

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Several major healthcare organizations have announced substantial layoffs and role eliminations in response to financial pressures. Dartmouth Health is cutting 124 positions and closing 303 open roles, while University of Vermont Health is... — read more 

Layoffs have decreased significantly this year, but the way Social Security handles different types of post-layoff payments can impact retirees. State unemployment benefits are not considered earnings and do not affect Social Security benefits... — read more 

The World Health Organization is facing significant staff reductions, losing approximately 2,000 employees, which represents a quarter of its total workforce. This substantial cutback is raising concerns about the organization's capacity to address... — read more 

Oracle is providing laid-off US employees with four weeks of severance pay. This includes an additional week for every year of service. Previous reports indicated a maximum severance cap of 26 weeks. This package appears less generous than those... — read more 

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US Layoffs Roundup (9/14/2026) Oracle - began another round of layoffs on September 14 as part of what affected employees were told was a broader organizational change. Some teams are reportedly seeing double-digit percentage reductions... — read more 

US Layoffs Roundup (9/12/2026) Oracle - expanding its 2026 restructuring plan by another $700 million, bringing expected restructuring costs to about $2.8 billion, largely tied to severance and job cuts; the number of additional layoffs was not... — read more 

US Layoffs Roundup (9/11/2026) Conifer / Tenet - laying off 1,000+ employees as a major CommonSpirit business relationship ends; cuts are expected to begin Nov. 2. Essendant - expects to shut down operations, putting more than 600 jobs in... — read more 

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Visionary Realms CEO Chris Rowan admitted that recent combat and progression updates for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen did not perform as expected. This led to a restructuring within the development team, resulting in unspecified layoffs. Robert Crane... — read more 

More than 90 unionized journalists and media workers have been laid off by McClatchy, representing approximately 30% of its unionized staff. These cuts impact 17 publications across the United States, leaving significant gaps in local news coverage... — read more 

Gartner predicts that by 2029, one-third of positions eliminated due to AI-related layoffs will be refilled. This suggests that many companies made premature and excessive workforce reductions. The research indicates that these cuts deplete talent... — read more 

Initial jobless claims saw a minor decrease of 1,000 in the past week, reaching 206,000. This figure aligns closely with economist expectations. The ongoing low level of layoffs is indicated by this trend. The four-week moving average of claims also... — read more 

Trinity Health - laying off 557 IT workers; second layoff wave of the year. MultiCare Health System - 100+ layoffs plus hospital/clinic closures in Washington. Lee Enterprises - staff cuts across its newspapers. Merck - another round of... — read more 

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Judges regularly turn dangerous men loose, but we have to have a nationwide surveillance system and countless data centers? Nah. So let’s discuss the possibility/ likelihood of Flock layoffs (as the home page of this site says this site is for). How... — read more 

Layoffs across the United States reached their lowest point in four years during August. Employers announced 52,881 job cuts, a significant decrease from the previous year. This trend indicates a resilient job market despite a slowdown in hiring... — read more 

Several packaging companies have announced facility closures and layoffs impacting hundreds of employees. Anchor Glass plans to permanently shut down its manufacturing plant in Warner Robins, Georgia, affecting 168 workers. Pactiv Evergreen will... — read more 

The fintech industry is undergoing significant restructuring in 2026, with numerous companies announcing job cuts. These reductions span various sectors, including banking, payments, and lending. Firms are streamlining operations and recalibrating... — read more 

Major Corporate Layoffs Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come — The Washington Post (Yesterday) LIV Golf plans mass layoffs as league seeks investors to survive — The New York Times (3 days ago) US Tariff Threats and... — read more 

The expiration of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants could significantly impact the August employment report. Many of these individuals were in the labor force and firms were compelled to let them go. This situation... — read more 

Stephen Farquhar has been named the new CEO of Publicis Health Media, replacing Andrea Palmer. Farquhar previously led Publicis Health's U.S. operations. Palmer had been with Publicis for 19 years and was instrumental in PHM's growth. The reason for... — read more 

Team Liquid has initiated another round of global layoffs affecting various departments. Sources indicate that revised financial forecasts and broader macroeconomic challenges are contributing factors. Shifting commercial investments within the... — read more 

AI has become the primary stated reason for US job cuts, with verified figures through July 2026 already exceeding last year's total. While a widely circulated 205,000 figure is likely inflated, official data shows AI cited in over 112,000 layoffs... — read more 

Eli Lilly achieved significant revenue growth in Q2 2026, boosted by strong sales of its obesity medications. In contrast, Novo Nordisk faced challenges including price reductions and workforce reductions. Lilly is expanding its dr-g pipeline and has... — read more