#layoffs

05/05

This is the time of the year. May or Jun.

Meta & Microsoft...USAA will for sure experience the similar situation especially in tech where it is so much shaky. Zero psychological safety the core Agile principle for success.

Layoffs go into effect May 20, 2026.

Per Bloomberg News and confirmed.

Also, it’s closing 6,000 open roles.

I am sorry this is happening and leaders like MF should be fired and mid tier manager; that don't know how to manage up and balance.

Wonder what is the valid reason they going to give...

Same playbook, different reason.

"An estimated 7% of Microsoft’s 125,000-person U.S. workforce, or about 8,750 employees, would be eligible... Microsoft itself laid off more than 15,000 employees last year and began requiring workers in the Seattle region to return to the office three days a week."

-- https://www.geekwire.com/2026/microsoft-will-offer-voluntary-retirement-to-thousands-of-employees-in-a-first-for-tech-giant/

For us that was affected by the recent restructuring RIF, how's the job market in your area? The job market is bad and no one wants to hire experienced talent anymore.

You're too old, you're too expensive and only offering 1099 contact jobs well below your old salary with zero benefits. Sorry, got a family, life and mortgage to pay and that sorry severance package is not going to cover it. They say the average is now 9 months plus for tech people to find a new position.

How are the others on the "restructuring/post-merger" fun club doing?

I guess the ones left back at Ansys are getting cost of living raises and covering all the leftover work from the ones that got the chopping block.

They had layoffs on March 19th, cutting just under 100 people, again yesterday April 23rd and rumor has it there will be another one on May 22nd. Under 100 means they don’t have to disclose anything and keep on going.

The PGA Tour cut 56 full-time employees. This reduction impacts about four percent of its staff. These changes follow a $1.5 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group. A new CEO model is now in place. A shorter schedule and new markets are under consideration.

https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/04/23/pga-tour-layoffs-2026-cuts-4-percent/89753519007/

The Coca-Cola Company will lay off 41 employees. These job cuts will occur at its Queens office. A WARN filing confirmed the permanent layoffs. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on May 31, 2026. No specific reason for these cuts was disclosed in the filing.

New York City, New York

https://whatnow.com/new-york/local-news/multinational-beverage-giant-to-cut-41-jobs-at-new-york-city-facility/

Rising Ground Inc. plans to lay off 257 employees. These job cuts will affect multiple locations in New York City. The organization filed a WARN notice with the state labor department. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on May 21, 2026. No specific reason or impacted positions were publicly disclosed.

New York City, New York

https://whatnow.com/new-york/local-news/195-year-old-nonprofit-social-services-provider-to-cut-257-jobs-in-new-york-city/

Wren Kitchens ceased all operations in the United States immediately. This action resulted in hundreds of employees losing their jobs. Former workers reported receiving no advance notice of the closures. The company's U.S. website was shut down, confirming the closures. No specific reason was provided for the decision to halt U.S. business.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/last-minute-layoffs-affect-hundreds-032555838.html

An increase of $5,000,000,000+ in debt in just 3 months!

https://techrights.org/n/2026/04/24/IBM_s_Debt_Increased_Over_5_Billion_in_3_Months_While_IBM_Laid_.shtml

Nike announced 1,400 layoffs. These cuts primarily affect its operations division. The company is undergoing an ongoing turnaround effort. Workers at Air manufacturing facilities and Converse are impacted. The moves aim to strengthen Nike's foundation and improve operations.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/04/23/nike-announces-layoffs-mostly-in-operations-division/

Idahoan Foods plans to close a facility. This plant is located in Rupert. Sixty-one employees will be impacted. Operations are set to end in June. The company makes instant potato packets.

Rupert, Idaho

https://www.ktvb.com/video/news/local/idahoan-foods-is-closing-its-facility-in-rupert-idaho-61-employees-facing-layoff-due-to-closure/277-c5b107b6-7648-4cdf-8f68-8274135f0d71

Hampshire College faculty and staff are establishing an emergency relief fund. Most of the college's 250 employees will be laid off on June 16. The college is permanently ceasing its academic operations. Employees are unlikely to receive severance pay from the institution. The fund will provide direct financial support for essential expenses.

Amherst, Massachusetts

https://recorder.com/2026/04/23/with-layoffs-approaching-hampshire-college-workers-launch-relief-fund/

The PGA Tour laid off 56 employees on Thursday. This represents about 4% of its global staff. The organization is undergoing a right-sizing for its new for-profit structure. FTI Consulting audited the tour and provided recommendations. The PGA Tour also will not fill 73 open roles.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/04/23/pga-tour-lays-off-4-of-staff-amid-organizational-right-sizing/

Electrolux plans a temporary closure of its Anderson County plant. This decision will lead to 1,200 employee layoffs. Electrolux is restructuring its North American business with Midea. The factory will convert to fabric care from food preservation. Affected staff will be invited to return when the site resumes operations in 2027.

Anderson, South Carolina

https://www.independentmail.com/story/news/local/2026/04/23/electrolux-anderson-south-carolina-plant-layoffs/89754668007/

Wren US Holdings Inc. announced the closure of its showrooms. The manufacturing and retail company posted this on its website. This decision led to employee layoffs. Former staff were reportedly informed of their job loss. The exact number of affected employees remains unclear.

https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wren-us-holdings-inc-lays-off-employees-after-abrupt-closure-of-showrooms-wilkes-barre-allentown-luzerne-county-lehigh-county/523-bc8be8fe-61b5-4d73-9a84-54da7dc5c907

MPS staff held a protest. They protested recent budget cuts. Staff also protested planned layoffs. Employees demanded cost of living raises. The protest addressed these multiple concerns.

https://www.jsonline.com/videos/news/local/2026/04/23/mps-staff-protest-budget-cuts-layoffs-and-for-cost-of-living-raises/89766804007/

ESPN is preparing for another round of layoffs. Approximately 30 off-camera employees are expected to be impacted. A YouTube TV blackout last year caused a $100 million revenue dip. These cuts are not related to ESPN's recent NFL Media asset acquisition. ESPN has experienced multiple layoff waves over the past decade due to rising rights fees and declining subscribers.

https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/espn-layoffs-coming-weeks-youtube-blackout/

Nike announced 1,400 layoffs on Thursday. Most of the affected roles are in technology and operations. This action is part of an ongoing company turnaround effort. It marks the fourth consecutive year of significant job cuts. CEO Elliott Hill aims to reboot sluggish sales and reduce direct sales reliance.

Beaverton, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/04/nike-announces-1400-layoffs-mostly-in-operations-and-technology.html

Christian Klein confirmed on CNBC this morning layoffs are coming when he challenged if he would follow META's call of a 10% cut.

He said efficiency is a priority for SAP

It's confirmed there are layoffs but what %?

The 15-20% numbers include people being divested but what actual numbers for layoffs ?

…about JDI day. How do they expect us to celebrate when there is nothing worth celebrating over? Especially right after more layoffs.

First layoff I get it. Oops over-hired.

But second and third. No. You can't consistently make mistakes and be competent as a leader.

Per latest Q1 filing, Intel has 78.5k employees. Another 3.5k layoffs on the way!

I mean, the leadership is terrible, the ability to grow professionally is nonexistent, and fear of layoffs are a constant thought. But the people are awesome, I love the culture of inclusivity, and I like browsing the Slack channels. This is my favorite company I’ve worked for in terms of colleagues.

I’ve still got one foot out the door but the people here have always been awesome. Just wanting to bring some positive vibes.

No paths to advance. No real rewards for performing well.
Constantly waiting to get laid off isn’t exactly motivating.

Is this actually happening, or just talk? Anyone have real info?

We've been working under a regime of cuts and layoffs for so long, with no follow-through, no plan, that it feels like we've finally hit the breaking point. Not that I care anymore. When your own odds of getting cut in the near future are that high, why buy into the pressure to go above and beyond? I'm done.

Zero investment in work. Zero care. Lay me off. Fire me. I honestly don't give a damn anymore. Living under the constant threat of being cut was never sustainable.

I've only seen the Q numbers. Was there any mention of cuts or reorg?

Some outlets are reporting 20% or more in total for 2026.

this is not the end; there’s life outside nike.. whatever happens, stay strong!

I've heard that rumor one too many times. After all this preparation, couldn't they just rip the bandage off in a day or two? Why leave us hanging for weeks? Haven't we had enough stress already?

Is it true there were layoffs today and more tomorrow?

heard that its likely to be the worst ever result for dXc.

Here comes mass WFR - just like Meta, AWS, Microsoft have announced this week... except dXc can't blame AI as the company hasnt worked out the innovation yet, still trying to insert the X factor.