Initial unemployment claims in the US fell. This signals that layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty. Employers continue retaining workers due to skilled labor shortages. The Federal Reserve monitors this employment data. Consistent... — read more
Careerminds Study: Layoff Impact Lingers for Months
Careerminds conducted a new survey on layoff recovery. Organizations average 7.2 months to fully recover workplace culture. Trust in leadership and company future significantly declines after job cuts. These trust levels often remain below pre-layoff... — read more
The Argument Poll: Americans Want AI Ban for Coders
The Argument conducted a national poll on AI replacing human workers. A plurality of Americans supported a federal ban on AI in software engineering. This was the only profession to receive plurality support for such a ban. The "learn to code"... — read more
FX week in review: Robinhood cuts, TenTrade hires
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6/20/2026 - USA Layoff News (Consolidated Listing)
Missouri MU Health Care is laying off 74 workers and closing Hy-Vee Quick Care clinics in Columbia, Missouri, with keywords including workforce reduction, clinic closure, organizational redesign, and financial challenges. Iowa State of Iowa is... — read more
Bethesda Teams Not on Key Franchises Face Layoffs
A new report suggests Microsoft Xbox may plan layoffs at Bethesda. Employees not working on Fallout or Elder Scrolls VI could be impacted. Duke Nukem co-creator George Broussard first reported these claims. Broussard confirmed similar rumors after an... — read more
6/19/2026 - USA Layoff News (Consolidated Listing)
Missouri MU Health Care is cutting 74 workers and closing Hy-Vee Quick Care clinics in Columbia, with keywords including workforce reduction, clinic closure, organizational redesign, and financial challenges. Iowa State of Iowa is laying off... — read more
Gaming Industry Faces Broad Layoff Wave
The gaming sector anticipates widespread staff reductions. Bungie may cut up to 400 employees due to project issues and investor pressure. Quantic Dream also faces potential cuts of around 115 staff after publishing failures. Reports suggest id... — read more
Google Cloud Security Teams Affected by Layoffs
Google Cloud has reportedly initiated another round of layoffs. These job cuts affect multiple teams, including security and Mandiant. The exact number of impacted workers remains undisclosed. Google attributes the restructuring to a need for AI... — read more
Executives Tout AI Job Cuts for Market Gains
CEOs now openly discuss AI-induced workforce reductions, a stark contrast to previous sanitized corporate layoff announcements. Executives use this brash language to signal AI commitment to investors. Such statements often boost company stock prices... — read more
Video Game Sector Experiences Significant Workforce Reductions
The global video game industry has recorded around 3,700 verified job losses in 2026. Total cuts likely exceed 4,000 when unverified reductions are included. The United States accounts for most layoffs, with Epic Games cutting about 1,000 roles... — read more
10 U.S. states where unemployment is hitting families hardest
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Tech Layoffs Continue; Remote Roles Most Affected
Tech CEOs often attribute mass layoffs to AI. A recent Gallup poll indicates only 1% of laid-off workers agree with this. Layoffs have stabilized at 21% after a significant increase since 2022. Remote employees are particularly vulnerable, comprising... — read more
U.S. Jobless Claims Decline; Layoffs Remain Low
U.S. applications for jobless aid decreased last week. Filings dropped by 4,000 to 226,000. This indicates layoffs remain historically low across the country. The U.S. economy added 172,000 new jobs in May. The unemployment rate currently stands at... — read more
Rivian cuts jobs, protects production workforce
Rivian announced staff cuts this week. Under two percent of its staff will be affected. Production workers are not impacted by these cuts. The announcement follows the start of R2 vehicle deliveries. First-quarter 2026 net profit for Rivian decreased... — read more
UPS Downsizes 20,000 Roles, Shifts Operations
UPS announced a significant workforce reduction. The logistics giant is downsizing by 20,000 people. This includes closing various facilities. The company is aggressively moving towards automated hubs. This shift is part of a move away from... — read more
Robinhood Trims Staff; Analysts Lift Stock Targets
Robinhood announced a 10% workforce reduction. This action affected approximately 290 staffers. The company cited business strength for the move. Wall Street analysts subsequently raised price targets for HOOD stock. Robinhood shares soared 8.8%... — read more
U.S. Public Schools Cut Thousands of Jobs
Thousands of public school employees face layoff warnings across the U.S. This wave of job cuts is the largest in over a decade. Districts cite declining enrollment and rising costs as major factors. The expiration of pandemic-era federal aid also... — read more
Gaming hit by summer layoff wave
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ICIMS Report: AI Talent Demand Climbs Despite Tech Sector Cuts
ICIMS research indicates a growing demand for artificial intelligence talent. This trend occurs across multiple sectors, despite recent tech industry job reductions. Job openings for computer programmers and software developers increased... — read more
eBay Cuts US Jobs While Seeking H-1B Workers
eBay plans to lay off 639 U.S. employees in 2026. WARN notices revealed these workforce reductions. During the same period, eBay filed for 429 H-1B visa hires. This coincides with strong business performance reported by the company. The situation... — read more
Rivian Cuts Staff Amid R2 Launch and Profit Pressure
Rivian laid off hundreds of workers this week. This action affected less than 2% of its total workforce. The cuts were concentrated in service and customer-facing teams. These layoffs occurred just one week after the R2 SUV began deliveries. The... — read more
Trucking bankruptcies, logistics layoffs surge in June 2026
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Robinhood Cuts 290 Jobs to Flatten Management
Robinhood announced layoffs affecting 10% of its full-time employees. This reduction impacts approximately 290 workers. The company aims to streamline its organization and improve performance. Robinhood expects to incur $28 million in restructuring... — read more
6/16/2026 - USA Layoff News (Consolidated Listing)
Texas Saks Global is cutting 67 workers in downtown Dallas, Texas through the closure of the Neiman Marcus flagship store, with keywords including retail, store closure, restructuring, and cost cutting. El Paso ISD is cutting about 249-250... — read more
6/15/2026 - USA Layoff News (Consolidated Listing)
California Comprehensive Autism Center has layoffs affecting an unknown number of workers in Temecula, with keywords including behavioral health, autism therapy, diagnostic testing, and provider cuts. Ubisoft is cutting around 100 workers at its... — read more
6/14/2026 - USA Layoff News (Consolidated Listing)
California ServiceNow is cutting 63 workers in San Diego, with keywords including software, headcount, layoff, and CEO pledge. Coinbase has layoffs affecting an unknown number of workers in San Francisco, with keywords including AI, job cuts... — read more
FanDuel Layoffs Boost Flutter Entertainment Stock Price
FanDuel implemented organizational changes, resulting in staff layoffs across various departments. The exact number of affected employees is unconfirmed but could be in the hundreds. Roles cut include middle-management positions within both... — read more
Genentech Restructures R&D, Closes Infectious Disease Unit
Genentech underwent another round of layoffs this week. These cuts affected its early research and development group. The company closed its infectious disease research unit. Another research unit was also shuttered during this restructuring. Top... — read more
Takeda, BioNTech Lead Biopharma Job Cuts in May
Biopharma companies cut or planned to cut 6,956 employees in May 2026. This represented a 47% year-over-year increase in workforce reductions. Takeda and BioNTech together accounted for 6,360 of these job cuts. BioNTech announced 1,860 eliminations... — read more
6/10/2026 - USA Layoff News (Consolidated Listing)
Washington Expeditors International is cutting 230 jobs across five Washington locations, with keywords including Bellevue, logistics, WARN notice, workplace restructuring, and a decades-long no-layoff reputation. Lavish Roots is laying off 263... — read more
Essential Industries Drive Job Growth Despite Layoffs
Layoffs have impacted specific industries like technology and media organizations. However, the broader job market continues to evolve with new demands. Demand remains strong in essential services, infrastructure development, and emerging... — read more
Recruiters Seek Specific Resume Traits Amid Layoffs
Layoffs have intensified job competition, leading to faster resume screening. Recruiters prioritize clear professional summaries and relevant experience. Measurable achievements, not just responsibilities, attract attention. Applicant Tracking... — read more
Media Matters Implements Layoffs Due to Legal Costs
Media Matters, a progressive media watchdog, has undergone layoffs and cost-cutting measures. The organization faced significant financial strain from a costly legal war. This legal battle was waged by Elon Musk. President Angelo Carusone determined... — read more
Supercell Cuts US Staff, Cancels Game Development
Supercell has reduced staff within its North American division. This news emerged from social media posts by former employees. A co-founder of one US branch, Steve Desilets, was among those impacted. His studio's game project was canceled, leading to... — read more
CEOs Plan Widespread AI-Driven Layoffs Soon
A new Mercer study reveals 99% of surveyed CEOs anticipate AI-related job reductions. These cuts are expected within the next two years. Entry-level workers face the highest risk of displacement. Some companies like Meta and Amazon have already cited... — read more
Apple, Wells Fargo, Gilead Plan June Workforce Reductions
Apple, Wells Fargo, and Gilead Sciences have scheduled layoffs. These job cuts are set for June 2026. Industry experts question AI as the primary reason for these reductions. Many believe AI is a convenient excuse for other financial pressures... — read more
Employment up, yet companies keep cutting
Major U.S. employers issued the fewest layoff announcements in May. USA TODAY tracked 250 mass layoff notices affecting 32,000 workers. Spirit Airlines accounted for nearly 7,000 of these job cuts. The airline announced a shutdown and ceased all... — read more
Denmark is Recruiting Burned Out American Workers
If you are tired of doing the work of multiple severance or laid off employees for shrinking wages and benefits, Denmark is actively recruiting burned out American workers looking for a more humane and equitable economy where work-life balance is... — read more
Capital One Cuts Jobs Amid Discover Acquisition
Capital One is cutting nearly 300 jobs. These reductions are part of its acquisition of Discover Financial Services. The acquisition is valued at $50 billion. This marks the fourth round of layoffs. The job cuts are linked to the Discover deal. ... — read more