#downsizing

So people can be ready for it.

Major US wide layoffs occuring in every industry! The ai displacement is happeneing!

There's been barely any communication to employees about recent events (like Hamid leaving), or the gorilla in the room, potential downsizing and a sale.

There also seems to be no taste for process improvement or innovation right now. They seem to be holding the status quo and operating on an "it is what it is" mentality.

We're down so much in headcount it's not even funny. The only folks left will be those who water the plants if it continues like this.

I'm not nearly as negative as some people, but sadly, the facts are clear. Layoffs are just delaying the crash. What happens when they've cut everyone they can?

All organizations need“Streamlining”.

Also, looked like Jeff had to help grandpa get through the call.

Deals pushed. Numbers missed again.

Staples will close two stores in August 2026. The stores are in Goleta, California, and Levittown, New York. The closures are part of the long-term plan to reduce its retail store network. Staples reduced its U.S. store count from 929 in October 2025 to 916 in January 2026.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/staples-and-amazon-announce-closures-affecting-hundreds-of-jobs/gm-GMB7DD9547

The company is responding to lower demand for traditional office products. More customers now buy online and use digital tools instead of paper-based products. Staples is increasing its focus on business-to-business services. The company still operates more than 100 stores in California and 64 stores in New York. Additional selective store closures are possible.

It might not happen right away, but you can be sure there will be at least one more big round if not more before the end of the year.

I don't have the same level of hatred for this place that a lot of people do, but I'm also not blind. The constant layoffs aren't a solution, they're just a way to delay the inevitable. You can only cut so many people before there's nobody left. I don't see how this ends well.

Germany’s Merck Group plans to impose cuts at two Israeli development centers with dozens of layoffs. The centers where there will be cuts are the Jerusalem Electronics Center based on the acquisition of Qlight Nanotech in 2015, and the R&D activity at the Life Sciences Center (Research and Laboratory Technologies) in Rehovot, based on the Sigma-Aldrich acquisition in 2014.

https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-merck-downsizing-two-israeli-development-centers-1001549776

June 30th was the drop dead day to file the IPO. They've been shopping the IPO for 6 months and the market said "no thanks". Anemic growth (circa 1%), one time ebita bump from massive cost cuts and the McGraw IPO flop has put a nail in this coffin. I predict Apollo will look to carve up the peices and get their money back .KKR is probably pushing for the same thing. MH? he will be gone and I bet the process has already started. NK and the rest of the pretenders? Well they will jockey for position but Apollo will bring in an outsider to carve up the corpse. All the folks who jumped on this bandwagon are, I'm sure, not as upbeat as 3 weeks ago. They jumped on a sinking ship, threw the crew overboard and now their hubris will fade away rather quickly as they look to the exits

Do tell.

There were a bunch of layoffs on 6/24 and another set of layoffs on 7/6. How often are these layoff rounds happening now? They used to seem like every 3 months but they are happening more frequently now.

Divebombing into oblivion
Dying along with Larry

Hearing some pretty heavy rumors this week that a major downsizing is headed our way for the commercial aviation teams. Honestly, it looks like Starlink’s recent wins have completely eaten our lunch, and to make matters worse, our hybrid LEO/GEO antenna is apparently having consistent technical issues with no fix in sight. Since the team hasn't been able to secure any more funding to iron out those hardware bugs or land any new customer contracts, management's strategy is basically to cut the division down to a skeleton crew just to sustain what's left. Does anyone hear the same rumors?

What’s up with the story about a liquid selloff in Dell over the coming months?

Please let us know if you know which areas are getting hit and how badly.

Company’s market share will be cut in half fast

Energy giant Chevron is moving approximately 180 jobs from its San Ramon, California office to Texas. This move is part of a larger strategy to downsize its California presence and expand operations in Texas. The affected positions are designated as relocations, with a deadline of September 8th for the move. This follows a previous reduction of 68 positions in October 2025, bringing the total downsizing in San Ramon to 248 roles. Chevron's refining operations in California remain unaffected by this decision.

San Ramon, California

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/07/10/chevron-jobs-economy-oil-gas-layoff-energy-work-san-ramon-bay-area/

Ouch. I am fairly sure Fiserv still retains the largest build out for IBM.

They keep talking about the majority of the minority vote being needed to merge DT and Tmo. So how would you do that if you knew the current minority would vote no? You push them out. How? Drop the stock price so people panic sell. Lay them off so they are forced to sell. Devalue the company as much as possible so a buyout must happen for the org to survive. Once DT acquires TMo, sell to starlink because the FCC can't block a german owned company.

The goal isn't financial success right now, it can't be.

Anyone getting any word on anymore layoffs....

So 1 person from my team and another from an adjacent have been laid off. Both were high performers.

We also got some new guy from Sofi who seems to be big on downsizing based on individual contribution. Apparently he's making people give adhoc presentations. This makes me wonder if it's a test to see who has the abilities to contribute individually...
Interesting times.

Any news on potential layoffs? If trends persist, they’re quarterly & won’t be stopping anytime soon.

Will there be even more cuts?

What do you think the chances are of more cuts happening this month?

Red Rover Interactive is making layoffs. The studio developed the game Enginefall. This action follows the company raising $20 million. The article does not specify the size of the cuts. It also does not detail affected departments.

https://gamedev.net/news/enginefall-developer-red-rover-interactive-is-making-layoffs-r4285/

HKS has announced staff reductions. Dozens of employees are affected by the layoffs. The firm cites a real estate industry slowdown. Tight lending standards are impacting new projects. Developers face challenges moving forward with construction.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2026/07/02/hks-layoffs-dan-noble.html

Signs are surfacing internally about potential layoffs and downsizing.

How deep do we think cuts will be for the corporate affairs function - formerly communications in PC&C?

International Paper announced plans to close four facilities in the United States. These closures will affect 330 employees across four states. The company will shut down plants in Illinois, California, and New Jersey. It will also cease preprint operations at a Kentucky facility. These actions are part of a strategic effort to optimize its North American network.

https://www.packagingdive.com/news/international-paper-four-closures-layoffs-2026-fiber-production/823945/

As the great Status Quo once sang, "Down, Down, Deeper and Down"

HC&D is a concrete contractor. The company is based in Hawaii. It plans to close its Maui quarry. This closure will happen this summer. Dozens of layoffs could result from this action.

Maui, Hawaii

https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2026/06/25/hcd-closes-maui-quarry.html

https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/mass-layoffs-texas-22319187.php