#layoff

if you lose the ability to print in office on or before 5/18 you are gone in early July.

Any word on upcoming TWS/RPO/WSI layoffs? Change is certainly in the air and it don’t look good.

14 (It's been a month, I am still trying to make a peace with it)

was laid off in January but finally landed a new gig this week, now I can cash out the remaining few months of my severance. definitely a tough job market. Spent the last 4 months applying for jobs and upskilling my tech stack. I applied for over 350 jobs, about 30% got thanks but no thanks emails, 67% completely ghosted, and the remainder varying forms of interviews. while the new job pays a little less than wf, but has a lot of career upside, great benefits, and in office requirements are much less stringent. Definitely a different job market, but there are jobs out there. try not to get discouraged

There are no jobs, economy is going under, the entire world is in a crisis... How is that a good time to lose your job?

Ideal US Talent Worker OpCo LLC will lay off 9,891 remote gig workers. These layoffs are scheduled to begin on July 1. The company cited business restructuring as a primary reason. Its contracts are being transferred to a third-party partner. Affected workers are encouraged to apply for open positions with this partner.

Minneapolis, MN

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/nearly-9900-remote-gig-workers-to-be-laid-off-by-minneapolis-company/ar-AA22mF5u

Huntsman Corp. will cease nitrile latex production at its Akron facility. This change is scheduled for the end of the first quarter of 2027. The company plans to lay off 25% to 30% of its Akron workforce. Increased low-cost imports from the Far East are cited as a factor. Huntsman will continue other polymer manufacturing and focus on new materials in Akron.

Akron, Ohio

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/business/2026/05/12/texas-based-huntsman-corporation-adjusting-its-manufacturing-focus-in-akron-nitrile-latex/89983377007/

When I got the news that I was being laid off a few months ago, I expected to be devastated. Instead, I felt a wave of relief. Dell has been a mess for too long and I hated my job for far too long. I don't know if I got lucky or the job market is not that bad, but I had a new role within two months. Smaller company and much better culture. Just wanted to say, it's not all bad.

The Toronto District School Board announced hundreds of additional layoffs. These cuts follow previous job reductions last month. The layoffs target 218 central administrative staff positions. An additional 91 vacant positions will also be eliminated. The board cites declining enrollment and financial sustainability as reasons.

Toronto

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/05/11/hundreds-of-administrative-roles-cut-in-latest-round-of-tdsb-layoffs/

Etain LLC's Chestertown ca--abis facility is closing. This will lead to 37 job losses. A WARN notice was filed with the Labor Department on May 5. All affected workers will lose their jobs in August. Etain is part of Fluent Corp., which Vireo Growth is acquiring.

Chestertown, New York

https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/etain-chestertown-ca--abis-layoff-notice-22252658.php

I was laid off 3 months after starting here. Looking back, I missed the signs. Exploding offer, nervous recruiter, vague job description, no salary range. Learn from my mistake.

Oracle laid off an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 employees on March 31. The company offered a severance package including four weeks' pay plus one week per additional year, capped at 26 weeks. Unvested restricted stock units were forfeited upon termination. A group of affected employees attempted to collectively negotiate improved severance terms. Oracle declined these negotiations, presenting its offer as final.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/laid-off-oracle-employees-tried-to-negotiate-severance-after-mass-firings-company-declined-11483227

Christianbook is implementing a workforce reduction. Fifty positions will be eliminated at its headquarters. A WARN notice was filed in May. These job cuts are scheduled to begin July 6. The company did not state a reason for the layoffs.

Peabody, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/05/beloved-north-shore-retailer-laying-off-50-employees-from-peabody-headquarters.html

Can anyone confirm what the offers were in voluntary?

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions announced a mass layoff affecting approximately 90 non-union employees. The Indianapolis-based non-profit cited recent changes by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). FSSA decided not to continue CICOA as a case management provider. This decision resulted in a significant loss of government funding for the organization. The job losses are expected to be permanent, with layoffs finalized by July 31, 2026.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://fox59.com/news/indynews/90-hoosier-jobs-cut-in-mass-layoff-at-indy-non-profit-employer-blames-indiana-fssa/

I've been avoiding this for months. I told myself things would get better, that I could wait it out. But after the last round of reorgs happened and the latest gossip about more cuts, I've accepted that I need to leave. I really didn't want to go through the interview process again. It's exhausting and demoralizing. But I feel like I have no choice anymore. I can't stay somewhere that makes me this unhappy.

Laying off the people who do the work while keeping the people who just attend meetings. That's not a strategy. That's self destruction.

This isn't a post about rumors or Optum info, it's a post for folks that are hit by RIFs and are tight on funds. Being RIF'd is traumatic for many and in the storm one's focus could be clouded. If your money is tight and you contribute to the 401k you may want to consider immediately dropping your contribution to 0% or 1%, This will ensure your last paycheck is higher by slightly less than the amount you contribute (your tax burden will increase slightly), and even more importantly your severance check will not have whatever percentage deducted from it. Just a friendly tip for the folks get caught in the "axe the onshore web" to increase the take home.

Reorg/layoffs happening in the Finance area.

Is anything happening this summer?

What's everyone's thoughts on being pushed to participate in Copilot usage programs? Seems like we are being asked to train the AI before the next RIF while being offered "space exploration stickers for our logbooks" for our participation. I am not kidding.

Actually, a few: (1) What is the time that one is contacted to be told they are being let go – – or fired? (2) Are they still sticking to every other Tuesday or is it any day of the week? (3) with the mid year evaluations coming up, are they holding on the firings and layoffs until after the midyear reviews are presented?

Many people on my team in cyber are worried they’re next. Some well loved employees have already been let go and no one feels safe right now! One person told me they think leadership will replace her by moving her role to India. Has anyone heard anything?? They’ve made poor decisions already on who they decided to lay off.

Laid off from third party today. Phone calls being made, no calendar invite.

Berkley voters overwhelmingly rejected a Proposition 2 1/2 override. The measure failed by a nearly five-to-one margin. This outcome triggers position eliminations across multiple town departments. Layoffs will impact schools, police, fire, highway, and Town Hall. Seven teachers and several other employees are among those affected.

Berkley, Massachusetts

https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2026/05/11/berkley-election-override-defeated-layoffs-class-sizes/90028501007/

Dover Saddlery is laying off over 100 employees. The equestrian retailer filed a WARN notice with the state. Approximately 112 employees at its Littleton headquarters are affected. The company expects layoffs to occur in mid-July. It seeks a buyer or new funding to avoid permanent closure.

Littleton, Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/05/100-employees-face-layoffs-from-50-year-mass-retailer-as-owners-scramble-to-find-buyer.html

What do I need to do to get Laid off? I wanted to leave and look for another post but I bet getting laid off was much better for the severance pay. How do I get this privilege?

Providence is implementing changes to its behavioral health model. These changes involve the elimination of 40 positions. The layoffs affect staff at Sacred Heart. The company is restructuring its health services. Further details about the new model were not specified.

Spokane, WA

https://www.kxly.com/video/providence-announces-changes-to-behavioral-health-model-layoffs/video_249f9d38-19db-5cef-94fe-2af617887158.html

Just hearing R&D are considering Layoffs in EMEA Region. Has anyone heard similar? New EMEA R&D lead not happy with duplication of teams and roles???

The era of the lifelong career at Verizon is over. Instead, view your time here as a strategic gig. Leverage the company’s resources to sharpen your skills and build your toolkit, then move on when the time is right. If you don’t plan your own exit, the company eventually will. True career fulfillment lies in knowing when to transition.

Let’s get the severance going as fast as the business combination. KthxBye

Enough ridiculous bull sh-t this month.
When does the next layoff announcement or bear sh-t begin ?

Does anyone know someone who landed at another CPG, bottler, or Celsius? Of those who took the pkg, any of them upset or unhappy?

Announced last Friday of more commercial impacts with SST. Those informed have 60 days left.

Is there any general rule of thumb for how much someone should save to get through a layoff? For example, someone making around $60K with about five years of experience. Asking for a friend.

Topgolf has announced layoffs affecting an unknown number of workers. The impact on Louisiana locations remains unclear. Reports suggest hundreds of employees were dismissed nationwide. This follows the company's acquisition by private equity firm Leonard Green. Departments like sales and operations were affected.

https://973thedawg.com/topgolf-layoffs-lafayette/

How much time does EH have left until he himself is laid off for underperformance? Who would the next CEO even be? Internal or external?

Someone mentioned layoffs in Boston, but there has been no all clear from leadership. Does this mean more Surgical Robotics layoffs are coming in the next few days or weeks?

How will RTO be used in place of a layoff? The managers in my group don’t even show up all the time and take a lot of PTO during connect weeks.

I assume nothing will really happen to managers but what will the trickle down impact will this have on their teams? I assume managers are also nagged about their attendance?