#layoffs

Can someone please share the directives coming down right now? Every leader seems even more in a scramble this week than the last 8 combined.
Yes it’s clear layoffs happened this week, but it’s something more. I had vaguely overheard, I was trying not to be obvious, about a directive that was given from HR about a RTO mandate. As in some directive about a larger mandate to ensure employees are in hubs and not remote. What is going on? All of us see and sense something.

Where is the media on this?

Any confirmation of layoffs within Home and Community Care (NaviHealth)

To notify all impacted employees they have been rifed on Friday. Some leaders are being asked to do it for employees who don’t even report to them. Truly bonkers situation that shows:
1) rif number going to be huge
2) hr is useless if they can’t help out in such a scenario
3) they might as well do one large teams meeting and notify everyone in there they have Been rif

Saw it on the news today

https://opentools.ai/news/oracles-bay-area-shake-up-layoffs-hit-oci-and-aiml-teams

Lot of massive cuts across the whole call centers on west and in the east coast. Managers and coaches being let go in VR. Are the Virtual Retail Reps next?

Should I be worried?

Meta announced layoffs within its reality labs division. A notice confirms 331 Washington state employees will be impacted. These cuts affect staff in Redmond, Bellevue, Seattle, and remote roles. Nationwide, 1,500 positions are being eliminated from the division. Meta is shifting resources towards advanced AI and wearable products.

https://www.king5.com/article/money/business/meta-layoffs-reality-labs-division-including-washington/281-59e40504-5d85-4ca6-a874-930b3f89c45d

Seattle, Washington

Blue Cross of Idaho has implemented organizational changes aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs for its customers.

The company, which has been committed to Idaho for over 80 years, stated that these changes will help it focus on serving nearly 600,000 members and continue transforming the healthcare experience in the communities it serves.

Blue Cross confirms that fewer than 90 employees were affected by the changes.

The Blue Cross previously announced layoffs effecting approximately 135 employees during April of 2025, following the early termination of a decade-long dual eligible contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) in June 2025.

The company said it has built a dedicated team over the past ten years to serve the dual population, providing personalized care coordination for Idahoans with complex and costly medical needs. The loss of the contract led to the closure of that exclusive operating unit.

https://idahonews.com/news/local/blue-cross-of-idaho-announces-organizational-changes-to-enhance-efficiency

My manager told me today that I need to let someone on my team go as part of a cost-cutting effort, and that I’m expected to notify them next Wednesday. I don’t agree with this decision. My team is already working excessive hours dealing with production issues we can’t keep up with, and the expectation is that my other team will just have to absorb the additional workload. According to my manager, the directive is to cut one person from each team.

Was just told by someone in that department that on Friday 1/23 they are laying off 17% of the team.

Have they cut your roster down? Looks like Roseville, Ca. going to take a hit as well. This merger, low car counts, not reaching monthly repair numbers. It was bound to happen. So much for a utility position. I see scab city before long. Good luck brothers, hanging tight in SoCal

Does anyone have any updates on tomorrows RIFs has any manager been notified that they have to give the talk ?

I have about 6 names I have filed away deep into memory, and I have a very long memory. There is a small chance that one day in the future your name will cross my desk and I will remember you. I will remember how you lied, manipulated and gamed the system to stack rank good people to force them out the door. I will remember your lack of ethics. If that day ever comes know this: I will remember you, and I will be sure to exert whatever influence I have to reciprocate after you burned that bridge.

Also know this, there are thousands of others like me who will remember you. They will also remember how Wells Fargo treated them. Eventually the damage to your reputation, and the firms, will catch up to you.

For anyone who has a large balance of Standout points (Point Perks program) you may want to use them now, just in case you get whacked over the next few weeks.

Record profits and I got my walking papers today as a senior engineer. Dozens of others too! Go Bank of India!

Next 75 figured it that it would look amazing, to use AI software for QA for customer service, cutting out accenture and in house employees..

Funny part is they have no idea, that AI software sold to them, is in the early adoption phase.. AI software makers are making big corporations adopt, once they are absolutely dependent on them, the licensing costs will be through the roof with contracts requiring money to get out, whereas people are easy to fire and hire. People wage growth is a laughable to BIG AI hiking up licensing cost 2 X - 3 x every 5 years

You just played yourself, all your data and operational capability belongs to us. Best part the VP and Director who signed off on this wont be even be there, next time licensing price is hiked

They are happening now. I know CPS and TPS impacted. Where else? Happy new year!!

Aside from managers, any FOPS techs get hit yet?

A lot of what I thought would happen is starting to happen right now. I’m not here anymore but figured I’d see as to is anything was changing and it turns out that the RTM position was tested in a few markets and now it’s rolling out in many areas probably most. Makes me even more glad I got out.

I was always saying to myself that my reasoning why it hadn’t yet been implemented in our area was that it would happen under the circumstances that enough reps and/or RMS’ would leave that they would just give everyone left one giant territory and that the person will have the duties of a sales rep while doing the duties like scheduling and everything else a typical manager would do. But since none of the people who said they would leave left it would be a matter of when this rolls out nationwide,

Can’t see why they have to make things worse than mission 1. With the amount of people who take packages im willing to bet that anyone who isn’t looking to leave sales rep RMS or DM will most likely have a job. With the amount who will likely leave they will likely make the territories for these people even bigger which would have to expand the role of the FTOWs.

Problem is they don’t have the manpower from FTOW. Not enough people are interested in it. Even from the outside world they can’t get anyone to work for them. Can’t blame them I was overworked and treated like such cr-p towards the end. Had I not gotten out this is what I’d be dealing with. Even worse being pushed harder while still having the same absymal pay.

3% of workforce

Fresh off a favorable decision in its $2 billion legal dispute with a competitor, Pegasystems Inc. is cutting jobs.

The Waltham-based software company eliminated "less than 100 global positions" in its consulting organization last week as clients adopt Pega's new AI products, according to an email from a Pegasystems spokesperson on Monday.'

https://www.nbcboston.com/boston-business-journal/massachusetts-based-software-company-cuts-dozens-of-jobs-in-ai-push/3876352/

Wondering how many folks have lost their jobs. OPKS HQ hit pretty hard.

Matt Igoe- number 2 BNSF to RJ Corman
Colby Tanner -BNSF Executive Officer to OmniTrax
Tammy Middleton - chief BNSF Chief Legal Executive and executive officer -appointed to OmniTrax Chief Legal Officer

Top 3 under Katie Farmer all to shortlines in less than a year, all of which have either taken over BNSF mechanical facilities or TY&E terminals, or in OmniTrax took over facilities only to have BNSF come in later and take them back over due to substandard maintenance and Inspections

Starting to see a pattern, of which history repeats itself, when OmniTrax came in significant cuts were made to BNSF system wide with a 10 year hiring freeze in mechanical, of which led to understaffing, increase in injuries, and foreman hiding in bushes to watch mechanical until a safety rule was violated so everyone was on a level S until they decided to terminate an employee for minor infractions, so everyone was walking on eggshells

https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/XRX/s-3-xerox-holdings-corp-shelf-registration-statement-257169fede10.html

So they decided to print more shares. It's down ~12% pre market as of 8:50 EST.

WOW. There is never a good time to do something this stupid, but a week before earnings. This is super desperate.

Converse people - does anyone know the week we should be expecting reorg and layoffs and to work from home? Getting tired of waiting around.

The job cuts stand out as one of the biggest employment setbacks the city has faced in recent years and come during a challenging economic moment for many residents. As housing, food, and health care costs keep rising, many households were already struggling before the layoffs were announced.

https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2026/01/20/candidates-warn-tyson-layoffs-will-strain-workers-local-economy/88265084007/

Dell Technologies faces criticism for a stressful, micromanaged culture, frequent layoffs creating job insecurity, bureaucracy hindering innovation, and poor work-life balance due to high workloads and recent strict return-to-office mandates. While some see value for new grads, many reviewers cite toxic environments, slow growth, and management issues leading to anxiety and low morale, especially in roles like marketing or support.

Key Issues Raised by Employees:

Culture & Management:

Micromanagement: A top-down, cost-cutting approach leading to high pressure and anxiety.
Toxic Environment: Some teams, especially Marketing, are described as toxic and lacking focus on employee well-being.
Bureaucracy: Slow decision-making, complex funding, and stifled innovation due to hierarchy.

Leadership & Strategy: Perceived lack of clear direction and an "old-school" mindset.

Job Security & Growth:

Frequent Layoffs: Constant "Reduction in Force" (RIF) cycles create fear and uncertainty.

Limited Advancement: Middle management stripped, and growth opportunities feel scarce or slow.

Stagnant Technology: Some feel the company uses outdated tech and misses trends.

Work-Life Balance:
Intense Workloads: Massive workloads and pressure, making breaks difficult.

Return-to-Office Mandates: Recent strict 5-day-a-week office policies have frustrated employees.

Compensation & Recognition:
Low Pay vs. Competition: Some feel pay isn't competitive.
Lack of Rewards: Pressure doesn't always translate to raises or bonuses.

Positive Aspects Mentioned (Often for Entry-Level):
Good for new grads needing experience.
Valuable industry exposure and benefits.
Strong focus on collaboration in some areas.

In essence, many employees feel Dell prioritizes profit over people, leading to stress, low morale, and a sense of being disposable, despite offering potential benefits for those early in their careers.

Salary workers…. Did you get your post increase in January 1st?
WA state minimum wage went up meaning the minimum a salary worker can make in WA state as of Jan 1 2026 raised to $80,168.40 annually. It’s weird the focus was on layoffs and we didn’t get our increase
I will be contacting a lawyer and LNI

Welcome to corporate America. They call it ‘restructuring’ when profits are protected and people are discarded.

The strategy, who they chose to lay off, demotions...unless the goal is to ki-l morale and destroy the company. Then, things make perfect sense.

Everyone is aware that Burlington is undergoing renovations to make room for CFS for them to move in July.. . It's gonna be a tight fit for our departments even with the layoffs that just occurred.. .. Does anyone really think the building will be ready for our return in 3 more weeks?

I'm done. Can anyone give tips on how to get laid off? I know I'm not the only one that is patiently waiting.

When will Jeff Simon’s team have layoffs? If he’s not doing any in January and garden leave ends on April 2, doesn’t that mean they need to be done on just Feb 1 or Feb 2?

I feel like everything is very specific but then others are saying every department is 20% -kind of hoping to get cut tbh.

He is showing his inexperience as a rookie CEO. If he thinks that he can grow this company by doing the large layoff he did today, he is just a fool.

https://www.phonearena.com/news/t-mobile-reportedly-starts-letting-some-employees-go_id177505

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Already lost 1 confirmed manager and many coaches walked out by security. At least 15+ Care Coaches let go. Security coming up to individual, tapping shoulder & off they go. In front of all the other coworkers. Cutthroat practice. Tough to see people I’ve built amazing relationships with let go on a whim. CEC Mission

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