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Prairie Public eliminated 12 staff positions. This represents an 18% reduction in its workforce. The cuts resulted from significant federal and state funding losses. Overall revenue declined by approximately 25%. Some programming and services may be scaled back.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/loss-of-federal-state-funds-leads-to-prairie-public-layoffs/article_69a401de-0b70-4f2f-9b90-9acd00b5cebc.html
Fewer South Florida workers were affected by layoffs. This occurred during the first quarter of 2026. The overall impact of these job cuts was smaller. However, one specific sector still led in job reductions. The total number of workers facing job cuts decreased.
South Florida
https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/04/07/fewer-south-florida-workers-affected-by-layoffs.html
Kluge Interactive, developer of Synth Riders, confirmed major layoffs. These staff reductions occurred in December and January. CEO Arturo Perez stated the team was cut in half. The studio now employs 50 people, down from 100 last year. Synth Riders revenue is insufficient to support the larger team.
https://www.uploadvr.com/synth-riders-developer-confirms-major-layoffs-in-december-and-january/
Nineteen employees of Okolona Separate School District face layoffs. The state education department assumed control of the district. Alleged financial mismanagement prompted this takeover. The layoffs are part of a reduction plan. This action aims to ensure district financial solvency.
Okolona, Miss.
https://www.wtva.com/news/19-okolona-school-district-employees-laid-off-after-state-takeover/article_7c120981-c9dd-44a4-bf52-699a76f3a469.html
There seem to have been reductions in staff recently but nothing announced internally. My question is, are they done (assuming something happened) or is there more to come?
rumor is a potential 25% reduction in headcount at legacy BD/ADx. does anyone have any details?
All hardware development is in the works of being moved to India. Sites such as Tullahoma will be reduced to near minimum manning and all devices will be developed in India entirely.
I was just informed by my manager that RIFs are happening next week and I am on the reduction list. Anyone who is non-billable is in the crosshairs. No word on what the severance package looks like.
Brevard Public Schools announced staff reductions. Superintendent Mark Rendell sent a letter about the changes. The district aims for a 7% staffing cost reduction. Declining student enrollment caused this decision. Salaries and benefits exceed 80% of district spending.
Brevard, Florida
https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/education/2026/03/23/heres-your-guide-to-layoffs-and-reorganization-at-brevard-public-schools/89006890007/
There are 475 people as now, with GBUs, Consulting, etc. The plan is too stay with ca 200. That's massive reduction, much more than 30k spread.
with this new myQ that is being generated and the hiring they're doing in India, could we see the design team being eliminated or reduced?
Was 600+
Mike and HR will meet his 10% staff reduction quota just through resignations
Fintech firm Block Inc. is implementing layoffs. Eighty-three employees in Arizona are being cut. Affected roles include engineering, design, and sales. These reductions are part of a broader company initiative. Block Inc. is reducing its global workforce by 4,000 people.
https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2026/03/10/block-to-lay-off-dozens-of-arizona-employees.html
Many article came out recently about this Vmware exodus ... 86% actively eliminating Broadcom/vmware
https://www.cloudbolt.io/cii-report-the-mass-exodus-that-never-was
https://cloudinfra.blog/from-panic-to-phased-reduction-the-real-story-of-vmware-customers-post-broadcom/
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/17/3239341/0/en/New-CloudBolt-Research-86-of-Companies-Actively-Reducing-their-VMware-Footprint.html?ref=cloudinfra.blog
Also many sites of migration:
https://broadcommigration.online/
My boss just told me that he was asked to rack and stack his people. Seems that mid-April we will have a RIF.
He said this is going to be a big one. He was also asked about people over 50 in our group. Seems that the old folks are going to shoulder the brunt of this one.
He also shared that this will be both a salary and an hourly reduction.
Keep an eye out for a "Important Business Update" appointment scheduled in your calendar on a Monday or Wednesday Evening. If you see that, you will be RIF'd the following morning. Your computer is locked almost immediately after you are notified, so if you have stuff you want on it, disconnect it from WIFI so you can pull off any personal data. To figure out who else on your team is also impacted, try scheduling a meeting with your boss, and all your teammates that day with your calendar tool. That will give you an overlay of availability. Anyone else with 15 minute slots that overlap with your boss's calendar are getting RIF'd that day too. This will be Oracle's largest RIF yet, they are starving for cash and the easiest way to fix that is by reducing headcount - 8% reduction is likely.
Board numbers are being reduced https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/outgoing-bp-chief-auchincloss-earned-53-million-pounds-2025-2026-03-06/
They could probably reduce the board further but at least this is a start!
Medicare UM has been hobbling along, with not enough work, since early January. Upper management says that a "strategic decision" was made to pull out of some "overly costly markets", with an expected 22% reduction in membership. It does not take rocket science to understand that if you reduce membership by 22%, you will need 22% less staff, not including cuts for automation.
We all know the RIFs are coming. What are they waiting on? Just put us out of our misery so we can figure out what we are doing with our lives.
Very likely
Company is uplifting the existing cost reduction and WFR goals to mitigate the memory impact that affected production. Existing cost reduction and WFR was outdated as it under estimated the impact. New target is 15% over and above existing ones. The reason used is more cost savings due to efficiencies from AI and process improvement, of cos all BS and everyone knows it.
2 DCO position's eliminated. Constant reduction and restructuring. Have has several immediate teammates eliminated as well.
Internal documents reveal BCPS is preparing for fewer positions. Strategies involve natural departures, removing roles, and leaving some posts empty. This contrasts with public assurances from leadership. Declining student numbers and state funds lead to financial pressure. Specific teaching and administrative roles are targeted for removal.
https://www.thepaper.media/news/education/internal-records-detail-staffing-reductions-as-burke-schools-reject-layoff-label/article_21b07944-2896-4e10-a9a0-1a3f141e545f.html
Gallo, the largest U.S. wine company, is closing a production facility. The company will also lay off 93 workers at four other California locations. The Ranch Winery in St. Helena will permanently close, affecting 56 employees. Layoffs will occur at Louis M. Martini, Orin Swift, J Vineyards, and Frei Ranch. These changes reflect market dynamics and evolving consumer demand in the wine industry.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/gallo-ranch-winery-layoffs-21360776.php
Bass Pro Shops is looking to decrease their overhead costs by reducing the use of US based employees. Many layoffs across the company and acquisitions. Seem to be following their leadership in using offshore contractors to decrease cost of US-based talent.
Rivalry Corp., an esports and traditional sports betting company, announced a large-scale reduction in its workforce. Reports indicate that all staff currently under contract were laid off. This Canadian company has experienced an extended period of volatility and underperformance. Its stock, trading as RVLY on the TSXV exchange, has lost over 99% of its value. The board of directors is now evaluating strategic alternatives to stay afloat.
https://www.dust2.us/news/70686/esports-sportsbook-rivalry-announces-mass-layoffs-as-company-weighs-options-to-stay-afloat
Lafayette Parish schools may implement staff reductions. Superintendent Francis Touchet will ask the board for authorization. This follows a large decline in student numbers. Student enrollment fell by nearly 1,000 from the prior year. This decline impacts federal, state, and local financial support.
https://www.kadn.com/news/local/lpss-considers-new-plan-that-could-include-staff-layoffs/article_8b3c772e-088e-4fe5-8922-75203955b7ae.html
Overheard a manager across the cubicle talking about a 5% across the board reduction next week. I’m in Jersey City. They are definitely acting like a RIF is imminent.
There will be cuts.
Why even post a position when they had a reduction in staff rolls available for this year? I’m assuming due to layoffs.
From the 8K filed on Wednesday: "The firm employed 7,773 associates as of December 31, 2025, a decrease of 4.7% from 8,158 associates as of December 31, 2024, and 0.7% from 7,830 associates as of September 30, 2025"
With the financials under pressure, Akash will look to reduce operating costs. What is his favorite knob to turn?
Staff members in the newsroom were told they would be getting emails with one of two subject lines, announcing that the person’s role has or hasn’t been eliminated. A Post representative confirmed that one-third of the staff would be cut, without saying how many total employees the newspaper has.
https://www.12news.com/article/news/nation-world/washington-post-eliminates-sports-department-reduces-overseas-journalists-large-cuts-layoffs/507-e47c8bf0-b3aa-4f62-9b20-f355f6e2b1f8
The Washington Post is an embarrassment.
https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1kgmwz0v2
https://www.registerguard.com/story/business/2026/01/30/springfield-manufacturer-continues-shedding-jobs-in-january/88416689007/
“After careful and thoughtful analysis, certain non-patient-facing-revenue cycle functions will be transitioned to a partner. As a result, positions within the revenue cycle department will be reduced by 10.5% across Trinity Health’s national footprint."
https://www.kcrg.com/2026/01/29/more-mercyone-layoffs-announced-iowa/
With Brad Arkin at the helm, Salesforce's security team reportedly shrank from ~300+ to 188 engineers over two years, aligning with company-wide restructurings amid AI adoption and efficiency drives. No public data specifically attributes incident spikes to these cuts, but one has to ask. The volume of breaches has fueled speculation about under-resourcing in security.
Do they regret the security headcount drop? No explicit statements, but the incident surge (from sporadic in 2024 to widespread in 2025) and AI backpedaling suggest possible hindsight regrets and prioritizing efficiency over robust defense in a high-threat landscape like Salesforce.
Major Incidents-
Late 2024 – Early 2025 Vishing Wave (UNC6040)
June–July 2025 Major Vishing Campaign (UNC6040)
August 2025 Salesloft Drift OAuth Breach (UNC6395)
September–October 2025 Extortion & Leak Escalation (Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters)
Late 2025 – Early 2026 Follow-On Incidents
Amazon is reducing their employee count in Seattle. When the dust settles there will be 1/10 the number of employees working in that building as there are now.