#cuts

It’s finally happening, the first salvo of the monthly layoffs at Amazon.

I just got a communication (I was laid off June) that I will be receiving my bonus at a pro rated rate hence missing last 5 months Dam!!!

Time to split

When is the next big layoff? They need to match Vrz employees numbers cause T always follow them. I’m expecting like 50% cut.

Any truth behind a previous post that claim that layoffs will commence the December 19,2025 - January 30,2026? We are entering the final 3 days of this supposed truth about when layoffs are happening and nothing major has happened. With the stock getting ready to dip below $40 is it possible layoffs could happen sometime soon?

"Some of you might ask if this is the beginning of a new rhythm – where we announce broad reductions every few months." Yes! Like all tech companies! Riffing, rhythm, what else? Hip hop? Agents?

So we here in the colonies have lost pretty much our entire schools publishing and content team. The rationale is that global content can be mediated to local curriculum requirements. This is patently untrue. The ANZ market for secondary school material is seriously insular, and anything that is not created by local writers will be looked on as second rate nonsense. They are moving us to the Pearson model, which as anyone who knows our market will attest is doomed to failure.
The best bit of this though is the fact that we only found out about this via a: people who had already been dumped but still had relationships with those canned and b: the actual email that went out was addressed only to the team who were mostly already being canned. There has been no messaging to the rest of the ANZ team despite us working closely with most of those involved over many years.
Gold standard in intercompany comms.

Everyone is being told they have to make do with less, and the next 12-18 months are going to be very challenging, rough, bumpy, tenuous. Masked words to likely mean layoffs, possible merit and/or AIP freezes or worse. Does anyone else find it interesting that the new interim CEO and these events all line up? Isn’t he a finance guy? Are we experiencing exactly what they hired him to do?

January or February? 5%? 10%? 15%?

Copilot guesstimates 2000-5000 cuts in 2026 just within Optum health. 572 confirmed in Jan. Out of 240000 employees could be worse.

https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/whats-new-with-optum-9-updates-in-3-months/

Amazon announced its plan to trim management layers to address bureaucracy. It makes you wonder when will we take a similar look, so the people delivering the real work here, aren’t always the first on the chopping block. Something about the current approach just doesn’t add up

Just so people are aware, TI just substantially cut profit sharing for 2026 onward. We all basically got a large pay cut.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-01-27/paramount-warner-bros-deal-how-would-it-cut-costs

Is that some kind of a joke? More cuts?

It nice to feel better than the colleagues because the boss like you and pays you more. But when the eggheads at central office start running spreadsheets and who can get cut to save money, you stick out like a sore thumb and an easy choice to cull first.

Minneapolis-based Hennepin Healthcare is making service line changes that will result in the elimination of about 100 positions, citing a broader effort to stabilize its finances and protect core clinical services.

The health system said Jan. 26 it will close or integrate several stand-alone clinics and services, including chiropractic and acupuncture, with patients referred to external providers.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/hennepin-to-cut-100-jobs-amid-service-line-restructuring/

They lost any maneuvering room to show results besides cuts a long time ago. At this stage, we're in a managed decline, an effort to maximize profits for the top and shareholders for as long as possible.

If your director cancelled morning meetings today your org is in the receiving end of the layoffs.

Anything new on rumors there will be cuts next month?

Anybody else shocked it's nearly the end of January and we're yet to see any layoffs this year? I know something might be coming soon, but still. I got so used to constant layoffs that this reprieve seems like a miracle in itself.

Amazon has announced a new round of layoffs as part of its plan to eliminate 30,000 corporate jobs. The latest cuts will remove 14,000 corporate positions across Amazon Web Services (AWS), retail, Prime Video and human resources.

https://capacityglobal.com/news/amazon-job-cuts/

We're losing jobs in one place, but they're adding plenty new jobs in other places. Wouldn't a simple hiring freeze accomplish the same cost savings without destroying morale and losing experienced people?

Are there any latest rumors about layoffs?

Stan McLaren, CEO of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, resigned in mid-December. His departure followed internal dissent over staff layoffs and mission concerns. The nonprofit laid off 25 people and closed a 20-bed medical respite facility. These actions were taken as the organization faces significant Medicaid funding cuts. Dr. Denise De Las Nueces, the chief medical officer, is now serving as interim CEO.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/22/metro/bhchp-boston-medicaid-homeless-layoffs-cuts/

Boston, Massachusetts

Heard from a Band 5+ that Sales and Implementation U3000 is going to get hit this week. Any truth to this?

Another round of cuts incoming?

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/chevron-plans-finalise-singapore-oil-assets-sale-q1-sources-say-2026-01-21/

We are carrying excess headcount in Wealth and Brokerage SLs/GCLs. They are largely unproductive, with their primary 'output' being pointless PowerPoints for internal forums that achieve nothing. Their grades are inflated and must be cut to a Grade 7 level

Taking the chance to work for this company was the worst experience of my career. I feel terrible for the amazing leaders we lost today, I am sure my role is next. Onward and upward.

Just a devastating day , esp in OH where rumors said 25% got cut. Lots of tears and sadness. Some people left for the day after they found out (don’t blame them). Hopefully those impacted get back on their feet soon. For those who survived , I think the question you need to analyze is will you be on the chopping block in next round?

Take care of yourself and don’t let this moment define you as it was out of you control.

Western Digital Cuts San Jose Positions

Western Digital initiated job reductions within the Bay Area region. The San Jose headquarters saw 87 job losses. A WARN notice confirmed the January 20 date. Western Digital stated these job changes are permanent. No employee displacement or union representation exists.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/22/san-jose-western-digital-tech-jobs-layoff-economy-work-bay-area/

East Side Union High School District's board will vote on significant staff layoffs. The district faces a $9 million budget deficit for the 2026-27 school year. Proposed cuts total around 85 full-time positions. These include counselors, social workers, and campus safety advisors. Educators warn these reductions will harm vulnerable students and wellness centers.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/22/east-san-jose-school-district-to-vote-on-layoffs-for-student-safety-mental-health-staff/

The Hackensack school system's budget deficit has increased to $17 million. This figure is $2 million higher than previously reported. District officials warned that up to 90 staff positions may be eliminated. An audit revealed years of financial mismanagement and improper practices. The Board of Education has sued former officials over their alleged role in the crisis.

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/hackensack-school-district-threatens-layoffs-amid-17m-budget-deficit/

Hackensack, New Jersey

RPS Superintendent Recommends Layoffs and Program Reductions

RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras proposed significant budget cuts for the upcoming fiscal year. These recommendations include laying off 50 central office staff members. Summer school for K-8 students will also be eliminated. The district anticipates only modest revenue increases from the city and state. Rising operational costs, such as salaries and health insurance, contribute to the difficult budget.

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/rps-budget-cuts-kamras-recommendations-jan-22-2026

Richmond, Va.

heard TX, ID, and Kansas City had layoffs… what department? team? always hearing through the grapevine. who is next? where is next? why can we never find this out?

What am I aiming higher for? Maybe a 2% merit increase if I’m lucky?

I’m so incredibly sick and tired of being told I need to do more while being offered less and less.

The whole MC is garbage and needs to go.

On the bright side, it's the last time I have endure Micky Onvural making d-mb cuts. Good luck, team!

Historically - no major cull in Jan always means a very large cull in Feb

Is Amazon ever planning to stop? What, does Bezos need another mega-yacht? What the he-l is happening to this place?

Were layoffs being held this week in US/ Canada ?