#layoffrumor

Has anyone been officially notified yet about the possibility of an upcoming WFR?

I wanted to check because recently my manager has become noticeably less communicative and doesn’t acknowledge my presence the way they used to. There hasn’t been any direct feedback or conversation, so I’m unsure how to interpret the change.

Does this kind of behavior typically indicate that someone may be on the list for a potential WFR, or am I reading too much into it? I’d appreciate hearing from others who may have experienced something similar or have insights into how these situations usually unfold.

Thanks in advance.

Some announcements tomorrow or just lots of people getting their notices? Feels like something is going on at the exec level maybe

Anyone know anything?

We don’t expect large wholesale layoffs before EOY (Jan 31st). Q4 is going fine, holiday event went fine and previous layoffs achieved the expense reduction plan. Therefore, we think everyone can rest easy for awhile.

However, there’s a trifecta of conditions that create concerns for the May (and beyond) time frame:

Leadership is changing and focus from the CEO perspective will likely be to stop the project and dollar bleed from languishing projects and project now out of favor.

Tech leadership is in the target zone to change from service provider to business partner, and when that spotlight shines, discovery of money pit projects will surface. Many will be scrapped along with the tech staff on them.

Focus on evaluating AI efforts will continue and sone projects will be cancelled and new ones will appear. That could add to staff reductions.

Expect to see reorganization efforts to more closely align with business goals. Reorganized always create excess staff, so take that into account.

The next 6-8 weeks will prove to be consequential for those in peril of low performance and the typical calibration type meetings will displace those that are unpopular for one reason or another.

It’ll be May before actions are apparent on new leaders, new goals and new projects actual staffing.

We still think transportation, distribution centers and stores will fare fine in 2026. The risk is primarily in tech, we believe

I'm in retail, and my boss barely spoke a word to me this week. My guess is he already knows what's coming and knows my name is on the list. Let me tell you, it's not a fun feeling being 99% convinced you're being let go but still having that 1% of hope that you might be wrong.

I keep hearing full time store H.R. will be eliminated, is this just a rumor? Or is it true? I’m hearing this repeatedly.

Reports suggested up to 22,000 roles could be at risk at Microsoft this month, but the company's chief communications officer shot down those rumors as false.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-reportedly-eyeing-massive-january-layoffs-but-the-ai-obsession-shows-no-signs-of-slowing

Heard there will be a lot of laying off on the 6th of February from my source.

Everyone seems to be talking about major layoffs in January—around a 20% headcount cut before Q4 ends. Really hoping it’s not true. Any insights?

With the Org changes , February is the payout.. rumors being spread that there will be something happening in March again 😞.. hope it stays as rumor , but its been a regular thing now.

https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@OP+1ke9wcgvt

Anyone have info for the uhc side? Optum listed the dates

I know it’s continuous but there are 2-3 times a year where there’s a bulk cull. Any rumors or info on the Jan/Feb date?

HR over multiple sites on call today and apparently there is a memo doing the rounds to management too. I am hearing something big coming in 2026

Layoffs are often announced on Tuesdays. Let’s see which org is up.

I recall the person who announced the end of the year layoffs from last year got the date 100% correct. They had also mentioned layoffs for next week (if im not mistaken). Is this plausible, any knowledge or input on this is helpful. I imagine if someone knew of one it would have already been posted.

As we enter the first quarter of the year, Microsoft layoffs in 2026 are fast-becoming a focal point of industry concern. Following a turbulent 2025 that witnessed over 15,000 job cuts, rumors of further layoffs at Microsoft suggest a multi-year strategy to flatten corporate hierarchies. With a history of timing major personnel changes in January, the potential for job cuts at Microsoft in 2026 looms large for teams in Gaming, Azure, and Sales.

https://www.thehrdigest.com/is-microsoft-preparing-for-mass-layoffs-in-2026/

Is there any truth to it?

Is there any chance we get a quiet week or two without nasty surprises?

My sources are saying a layoff is imminent - upto 20% workforce starting this month and many more to follow. Its going to be a hellish year as our freefall accelerates. We lost 300k subs in 3q 2025 alone. Gramps and Granny are keeping us afloat but that isn’t sustainable unless we’re in the business of selling Adult Diapers and Prune Juice. Save up them pennies and avoid purchasing that new car, my friends. Im hoping to exit soon myself

I’ve kind of gotten used to expecting bad news every day, but it would be good to know whether we at least have another couple of weeks without cuts.

Heard some rumors that the AIC might get axed down the road due to some over-hiring in California.

Anyone else hear anything like that?

Does anyone know when layoffs will happen in Jan '26?

I haven't seen anybody else announce cuts so early in the year. Aren't we special?

Is this a sign we’re among the closing stores? We haven’t been told anything yet, but this has me shaken.

The latest rumor was sometime in January, and that they could be massive. Has anyone heard any updates?

Does anyone know if there are layoffs coming in BH next week? Heard rumors there is reduction plan

Looks like 272 were escorted out in Sept. 2025. There are at least this amount again planned for 2026 according to news..
Looks like stock (BC) is growing slowly, but 2026 senior notes buyback not a good sign.

I'm asking specifically about the more layoffs early next year part.

Is it happening or not?

Anyone hear anything?

Did we get lucky and that rumor turned out to be false or was it moved to the start of next year?

Or are there going to be layoffs before that? If anyone has credible updates, please share.

How soon can we expect to see the first layoff of the year? January? February?

Start of fiscal year soon.

I imagine many others are too. Around me, it’s mostly middle-aged folks like me, with mortgages, families, and bills that never stop growing. I’ve been looking for another job, which has only added to my anxiety. My wife’s position is also uncertain. What on earth will we do if both of us lose our jobs, with other options almost non-existent?

LRs are coming to US Commercial in the 2H. Area, Operation and Region consolidation will impact ODs, SSEM, RMs and SEMs.

Any news or rumors?

columbus office, tick tock

Keep hearing tunors of AML/ Finananciao crimes cuts in 26

Rumor has it that state street posts the positions after a U.S. employee leaves for 30 days but either freezes or pulls it so they can justify adding it to the H1B pool.

Anyone believe this to be true?

Thoughts? Any Publicis layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Lately, it seems like more people are just being let go. They're not calling it a layoff, and there's no severance. Just, quietly firing folks, I guess?