#restructuring

PowerSchool, based in Folsom, has reorganized and reduced its workforce.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2025/12/12/powerschool-restructuring-layoffs.html

I'm in my mid-30s, at around L9-L11 level, working in the field (sales/operations). Throughout my career, I've mostly received 3s and 4s on performance reviews and have relocated a few times for the company. I'm recently married and planning to start a family soon.

With the recent news of excellent people leaving this week amid the restructuring, I'm really worried. Is it still realistic to feel secure raising a family here at PepsiCo long-term, without constant fear of instability?

Do you trust the company's direction right now? I'm scared and seriously thinking it's time to start exploring backup plans.

Any advice or similar experiences from others in the field?

HBA GPs will be expected to travel 50% and other HBA leaders will be expected to travel 25%.

Couple of thoughts...

Why are we trying to induce senior leaders to leave...I thought all the ER restructuring was supposed to address that?

This seems like a huge expense for the firm with a pretty ambiguous value add. Is it enough to offset the travel coats of $20k+ per year per leader? I'd rather have that hit my bonus.

Section: Notes to condensed fin. stmt. Restructuring
Oracle has spent $826M so far ending Nov 30
Oracle has allocated $1.6B in restructuring.
So additional amount $774M is going to be spent in next 3-6 m for sure.

Expected count is around 13000-15000 job cuts based on the above money.

The restructuring this week forced on PEP by Elliot was a long time coming. I was in the market today and Lay's PC was 42 cents per ounce and the HEB label was 28 cents. PEP is charging almost a 50% premium for a product that is no better than HEB. What does the consumer get for paying that premium ?.... nothing. HEB chips are just as good as Lays. It seems that fat premium PEP charges is just used to maintain an expensive bloated, top heavy, inefficient, complacent bureaucracy which isn't focused on either the consumer or the shareholders. Management not only let this happen, but allowed it to continue year after year as they just cruised along on auto-pilot with their "business as usual" strategy of just shrinking the bag and raising the price oblivious to any consequences. One consequence is that they attracted the "Activist Investor" sharks. The sharks detected a big fat ineffective bureaucracy floundering in the market place, they circled it, and are now starting to tear it apart.

big changes. Restructuring. changes happening. more to follow next week.

Word on the street is that CVS Caremark is laying off staff including management due to "restructuring." Offering rehire in other positions at lower lay lol Fu-k this company

The atmosphere at Verizon is now marked by unprecedented hostility and desperation, reflecting the deep impact of organizational change. The coming months will reveal the true nature of workplace relationships under duress.

To those departing, you were part of Verizon’s most successful years. Be grateful for the skills you acquired and view this transition as a funded escape from what will likely be the company’s darkest period. Leverage this moment to build a new, appreciative career or, preferably, establish your own business, which may offer greater long-term stability.

To those of us remaining, Dan Shulman’s business decisions are necessary to stabilize the company, but the full collateral damage is not yet understood. November was the start of sweeping changes that will test the character of your peers.

Remember this fundamental truth: the workplace is an exchange of time and talent for resources. Morale-boosting efforts are irrelevant against the cold reality of corporate restructuring.

Your mandate is self-focus: Secure your finances, deliver maximum value, and prioritize your personal well-being and family. Get your money. Build your empire.

God speed.

Hearing that Cap 1 and Consumable reduction? Moving positions overnight??

The Lebanon, Tennessee-based family-dining chain did not say how many employees will be affected by the restructuring, which is taking place in two waves. But the company estimated that the process will save it $20 million to $25 million a year.

https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/cr--ker-barrel-cuts-corporate-staff-sales-profits-tumble

Because first we had to spend it on penalty.
Next year, because we had to spend it on restructuring.
Next year, because we were not done with restructuring yet.
Next year, because it was tough year.
Next year, because we need to restructure again.
This year, because we URGENTLY NEED A NEW LOGO and another AI bull...

This is comedy gold

Hi team,

As we’ve shared, PowerSchool is entering a new chapter focused on simplifying, streamlining, and strengthening how we work. We’ve been transparent about the need for change to drive sustained growth and unlock the value our customers expect.

As a result, we are moving forward with a restructuring of our organization to streamline our management model; one built for clarity, accountability, and speed. This will help us focus on what matters most: delivering for our customers, strengthening our operations, and setting PowerSchool up for long-term success.

Today, our PX and leadership teams are meeting with these impacted individuals. For some, today will be their last day at PowerSchool, while others are being asked to remain in their current roles for a transition period before departing. Furthermore, as part of these personnel changes intended to streamline our operations, we are moving some employees into new teams. This is the only company-wide workforce action planned based on our projected performance going forward.

I want all our employees to be aware that these actions are taking place now and that the notifications will be completed by close of business local time. After we complete the notification process, I will be hosting a global Town Hall at 8AM PT on December 11 to address open questions and share additional details of what’s changing and what’s ahead.

This is a comprehensive effort across all our company operations to eliminate redundancies and unnecessary costs. We looked at consolidating our technology stack, removing underutilized or unused applications, and simplified processes to reduce costs in other areas of the business.

While this yielded significant savings, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to downsize our workforce to eliminate duplicative work and realign our organizational structure with current priorities and performance. This decision was not made lightly. The individuals impacted have contributed to the success of PowerSchool and in general they have all performed well for the company. We wish them the best in the future.

We are supporting every impacted individual through their transition with as much clarity and care as possible. Employees that are separating from the organization will receive severance and additional compensation based on tenure and local regulations. They will also receive continued support from our PX team as well as outplacement services.

This is a difficult time for impacted employees, so we ask for understanding and kindness towards these colleagues. Please take time to support one another and reach out to your manager or the PX team if you have questions or need any support.

Thank you,
Antonio Pietri, CEO

Hear me out!

It was reported that the executive board wanted to lay off 10000 employees. But of those, 3000 quit and others found a job somewhere within the company.

There are also reports that the restructuring expenses cost €3.1 billion.

Now I am no math genius but if I divide 3.1 billion with 3000, that is more than a million on an average. Given how high some salaries are, it is safe to assume that many employees got hundreds of thousands. But definitely not millions.

So where did all the money go?

If you ask around, you'll hear that a lot of money went to Marty Cagan and his company and to third-party consultants who suggested layoffs. I don't know if this is true. But we need an investigation into this.

What is to say that the executive board isn't actually laundering the money through these consultants?

In 2024, SAP expenditures related to restructuring were 10% of the total cloud backlog! Why would any company in their right mind reduce cash flows like this by laying off more employees and also doing share buybacks and paying executive bonuses in millions? And then saying there is no money left for salary increments or bonuses? We aren't even beating inflation and the board is spending money the company doesn't have just to continue with the tooth brushing exercise.

How can we as employees demand an investigation into this?

Title says it all.

There’s some really strange restructuring that’s making very little sense. Poor customer retention this year. Internal and external auditors evaluating engineers specifically, that I’ve heard of. Lots of resources being directed to other projects/departments.

Huge reorg in TFB just announced. Jobs lost, regions consolidated. Teams split between SMB and Micro.

More news coming shortly.

Good Morning Plano and TPC R&D!

We know some of you may be included on Distribution Lists outside of the R&D-DL and may have seen a note sent to North America specific functions regarding restructuring this week. To clarify, this message does NOT apply to Corp/Global employees. As a Corporate Function, R&D employees should continue to come into Plano and TPC offices this week.

Apologies for any confusion and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Have a good week.

Can somebody name one thing that improved since the last reorg that cost so many people their jobs?

At my last job, we had been restructuring, updating manuals, doing extra audits, but I brushed it off. Then one coworker got cut. Soon, discussions about automating tasks began. A month later I was handed the pink slip. Looking back, the warning signs were glaring. Only I didn’t want to admit it. Painful lesson. Make sure not to repeat it.

As of February 1st no more in-house techs Cute 🥰 How the destroyed this place, You will now be and independent contractor

Hearing rumors internally about layoffs and major restructuring. Anyone has any intel?

Which BUs? Sales/SE roles? Support/TAC/GFEP?

Ignore the BS. Restructuring is underway.
AI is king. Underperforming BUs will make up the majority of Layoffs.
If you are in a BU that doesn’t directly generate Revenue, you will be hit extremely hard

Wow! Now with CW now gone, Aapla will finally sunset to combine into three geos to simple fy the structure for EH!

SUBSEQUENTLY the roles will be elevated to president level.

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President of America's

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President of EMEA

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President of APAC

MY BIG concern is what role will then Cs take on or are her days numbered? Allbirds needs some more failures!

The quarterly earnings release is a good place to check for numbers. You can find it online. Q4 is obviously not available yet; these are from the Q3 report:

• Compensation, benefits, and related costs in Q3 2025 of $632.5 million decreased […] $16.3 million from Q2 2025. The decrease compared to Q2 2025 was primarily driven by lower salaries and benefits, reflecting a decrease in average headcount of 1.9%. Long-term incentive compensation expense also declined due to higher forfeitures. These impacts were partially offset by a higher bonus accrual. The firm employed 7,830 associates at September 30, 2025, a decrease of […] 2.9% from 8,063 associates at June 30, 2025.
• The restructuring charge in Q3 2025 of $28.5 million reflects compensation costs, primarily severance, incurred in connection with the July workforce action.

I heard they cut some of the fat cats at the top of the hierarchy. They are making them reapply for their positions while also providing severance pay? I haven't noticed any of those positions listed either internally or externally. From what I hear, they covet fresh ideas and are looking for external applicants for those positions.

Did they just decide they can manage without the higher salaries at the top? I worked near one of them, and they always seemed to be doing nothing at all, they are from the Maryland area. They complained half the time about their direct report and the other half just looked busy and left early often. I know WIM sales is very heavy with people making too much. Is this a sign of the future? Cut from the top and move down instead of the usual cut from the bottom and gradually move up?

Grok Avaya Update December 2025
-- Quoting a November 2025 discussion board that details about 19 U.S.-based cuts on November 17, attributed to leadership decisions and talent exodus in sales and design teams.
-- Avaya, a communications software firm, has executed multiple workforce reductions in 2025, including voluntary exit packages in September and over 30% staff cuts at its India hub in October, amid restructuring post-2023 bankruptcy
-- A separate Union-employee specific layoff announcement from October targets an unspecified number effective December 8, 2025, reflecting ongoing cost pressures in the #cloud and #AI-driven tech sector despite $1 billion annual revenue.

Quantum Corp. Sheds 1,500 Jobs Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

• TechCrunch
  Dec 3, 2025, 9:30 AM PT
• Quantum Corp., a leading innovator in AI, announced a significant reduction in its global workforce today, impacting approximately 1,500 employees. The company stated the layoffs are part of a strategic restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and shifting focus towards advanced AI development. This move follows a period of aggressive hiring but also increasing automation within its software and data departments. Affected employees will receive severance packages, outplacement services, and extended benefits. Analysts suggest this trend reflects a broader industry pattern where AI advancements are leading to efficiency gains at the cost of human jobs.
  https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/03/quantum-corp-layoffs-ai-restructuring/

Last month, the Nike Training / Running Studio that I go to abruptly closed for two days of "maintenance". During that time, they got rid of all in-studio staff except the trainers, instituted self-check in and set up a new central phone number and e-mail support system for all studios.

Except that no one answers the phones or responds to e-mail. It took me going to the studio and asking the trainer to escalate an account issue to get a response to my e-mails and voicemails. And then they made a mistake in implementing my request. Three weeks later, still no non-response to any e-mails (except auto-zendesk responses) and voicemails. At the studio, I talked to other members who said they and their friends were considering quitting the studio because they cut class times to a point that memberships are not worth it for them.

As someone who was laid off from Nike HQ last year, I know that things are rough at Nike right now but this seems extreme in terms of poor implementation and customer service. My fellow members and I agree that the trainers are amazing and we'd like to continue going to their classes. But these changes make it seem like Nike is trying to get rid of us? Why not just shut down the studios altogether? If there are lease considerations, then at least answer the phone / respond to e-mails to retain existing members.

• Title: Ontario-based Algoma Steel makes difficult decision to issue 1,000 layoff notices *
• Description: Algoma Steel in Sault Ste Marie Ontario is issuing about 1,000 layoff notices after being hit by 50 percent U.S. steel tariffs. The company says the tariffs have fundamentally altered the competitive landscape and forced it to close its blast furnace and coke making operations in early 2026. Algoma is accelerating its transition to electric arc furnace steelmaking by a full year in order to remain viable. Federal and provincial governments have announced 500 million dollars in loan assistance to help the company navigate the tariffs and reorient its business. Union leaders and Ontario officials say the decision is devastating for workers and the community and are working on action centres, retraining and other supports ahead of the March 23 2026 layoff date.

  URL: https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/ontario-based-algoma-steel-makes-difficult-decision-to-issue-1000-layoff-notices/
  Date published: December 1 2025

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• Title: Algoma Steel to lay off more than 1,000 workers *
• Description: Algoma Steel Group Inc is laying off more than a third of its workforce with some 1,050 layoff notices as it accelerates a transition away from blast furnace and coke oven operations. Union leaders say about 900 of the affected workers are members of USW Local 2251 and roughly 150 are salaried staff in Local 2724 and describe widespread anxiety as the notices arrive just before the holidays. The company has been pushed to move faster on its electric arc furnace project after 50 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel effectively shut it out of its main export market and contributed to almost half a billion dollars in recent quarterly losses. Algoma plans to focus more on steel plate and other products for the Canadian market while relying on 500 million dollars in federal and provincial financing to get through the transition. The article places the layoffs in a broader context of global steel overcapacity noting similar restructuring and job cuts at German producer ThyssenKrupp Steel.

  URL: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-algoma-steel-mill-sault-ste-marie-layoffs-tariffs/
  Date published: December 1 2025

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• Title: Canadian steel company Algoma to lay off 40 per cent of workers, blames Trump tariffs *
• Description: Algoma Steel Group says it will lay off about 1,000 workers or roughly 40 percent of its 2,500 person workforce and close its blast furnace in Sault Ste Marie in response to severe financial pressure from U.S. tariffs. The company is shutting its blast furnace and coke making operations in early 2026 as part of an accelerated shift to electric arc furnace steelmaking. Management cites 50 percent tariffs on Canadian steel for weak demand, a 13 percent drop in third quarter sales and nearly 90 million dollars in direct tariff costs. Ottawa and Ontario have together provided a 500 million dollar low interest loan through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan program to help Algoma weather the trade war and complete its transition. Algoma says the restructuring is necessary to secure its long term future while acknowledging the heavy toll on employees and promising to work with governments and unions to support affected families.

  URL: https://www.thestar.com/business/canadian-steel-company-algoma-to-lay-off-40-per-cent-of-workers-blames-trump-tariffs/article_0436d338-ebac-4106-abb2-135e02d77224.html
  Date published: December 1 2025

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• Title: Algoma Steel to lay off 1,000 employees, blames Donald Trump's tariffs *
• Description: Algoma Steel in Sault Ste Marie has issued 1,000 layoff notices just two weeks after securing 500 million dollars in combined federal and provincial financing. The company attributes the cuts and the closure of its blast furnace and coke making operations in early 2026 to its conversion to electric arc furnace steelmaking and to U.S. tariffs that have effectively closed off its largest market. About 40 percent of the 2,500 person workforce will be eliminated and the news immediately knocked almost 8 percent off Algoma Steel's share price. Union leaders say roughly 1,050 positions including both unionized and non unionized roles are being eliminated and warn that the community of roughly 78,000 residents cannot easily absorb such losses. The article notes that the layoffs come despite government aid and highlights ongoing struggles across Canadian manufacturing under Donald Trump tariffs and weaker steel demand.

  URL: https://www.torontosun.com/news/provincial/algoma-steel-issues-1000-layoff-notices
  Date published: December 1 2025

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• Title: Algoma Steel issues 1,000 layoff notices, closing blast furnace and coke-making operations *
• Description: Algoma Steel has sent 1,000 layoff notices effective March 23 2026 as part of an accelerated plan to fire up its electric arc furnace and shut down its blast furnace and coke making facilities. The company says 50 percent U.S. tariffs have effectively closed the American market to its steel and forced it to speed up its nearly one billion dollar transition to electric arc furnace production. Union presidents estimate the true number of affected employees at about 1,050 including salaried, hourly and non union staff and expect job losses across coke, iron, steelmaking and other departments. Local unions are reviewing bumping rights and working with partners to establish an action centre that will offer resume help, skills development and retraining while income security programs and possible severance options are detailed under collective agreements. The article also covers political reaction including Sault Ste Marie's mayor and local MP pushing federal and provincial governments for tariff relief, infrastructure projects like a new port and other economic supports to soften the blow to the community.

  URL: https://www.saultstar.com/news/breaking-algoma-steel-issues-1000-layoff-notices
  Date published: December 1 2025

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• Title: Algoma layoffs shine a light on need for a deal with Trump: Shoemaker *
• Description: Northern Ontario Business reports that more than 1,000 of Algoma Steel's roughly 2,516 positions will be furloughed by March 2026 and Sault Ste Marie mayor Matthew Shoemaker calls the cuts an obvious consequence of six months of 50 percent U.S. steel tariffs. Shoemaker argues that while Algoma always expected some job losses as it transitioned to electric arc furnace production the tariffs accelerated the timeline and show why Ottawa must urgently secure a tariff deal with Washington. He urges federal and provincial governments to turn existing plans into immediate orders for Canadian steel and to move ahead quickly on the proposed Port of Algoma multimodal project which could create construction and long term operational jobs. The mayor also calls for relocating more Ontario Lottery and Gaming jobs to Sault Ste Marie as a short term stabilizer and says city council will work to keep municipal tax increases low as residents face income uncertainty. He warns of wider ripple effects on social services, real estate and local businesses but emphasizes that the community will support affected workers as part of what he calls a big family in the Sault.

  URL: https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/manufacturing/algoma-layoffs-shine-a-light-on-need-for-a-deal-with-us-shoemaker-11566542
  Date published: December 2 2025

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• Title: Algoma Steel to lay off 1,000 workers over unprecedented tariffs *
• Description: Global News reports that Algoma Steel plans to lay off about 1,000 workers in Sault Ste Marie because U.S. tariffs have fundamentally altered the market and sharply limited its access to the United States. The layoffs are tied to the closure of the company’s blast furnace and coke making operations as it adapts its plant and business model to a new reality. Algoma says the decision is necessary given extraordinary external market forces even though it recently completed a 500 million dollar government financing transaction meant to help it manage tariff impacts and pivot away from U.S. dependence. In the House of Commons Industry Minister Melanie Joly expressed sympathy for workers, pledged support for Algoma as it develops new products and markets and promised the government would fight for these jobs. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the government response as empty promises that will not put food on the table for out of work steelworkers underscoring the political stakes of the layoffs.

  URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/11554359/algoma-steel-layoffs/
  Date published: December 1 2025

Does anyone else have an onsite meeting for Thursday the 4th? Not sure if this is restructuring or what.

The layoffs will take effect Jan. 3, 2026, Target said.

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/target-restructuring-minnesota-employee-layoffs/

Here we go…..more coming in January, confirmed.

Here’s one:

Verizon will lay off 165 employees in January 2026 including 14 people in Skagit and Whatcom counties.

The telecommunications giant filed the layoff notice to the worker adjustment and retraining notification database, part of the Washington state Employment Security Department.

In the layoff notice, Verizon wrote it was undergoing a restructuring “to maximize the utilization of company facilities and resources.”

What global and regional teams got cut due to the recent Amazon corporate takeover?

• Omnicom's $9 billion merger with Interpublic Group will result in about 4,000 job cuts.
• The merger creates the world's largest advertising agency group with $25 billion in revenue.
• Omnicom will retire legacy brands and restructure into new divisions to streamline operations.

https://www.businessinsider.com/omnicom-ipg-advertising-merger-to-result-in-4000-layoffs-2025-12?op=1

Newell Brands will cut 900 jobs, or 3.8% of its global workforce, and take up to $90 million in restructuring charges, the Sharpie maker said on Monday.

The company will also close about 20 Yankee Candle stores in the U.S. and Canada, collectively representing roughly 1% of brand sales of the scented candles, by January next year.

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/sharpie-maker-newell-brands-to-cut-900-jobs-take-up-90-million-charges-2025-12-01/

Manager I/II/Sr are all just puppets. Scared little puppets with no real power other than forcing direct reports to work twice as more hours, take on more projects and assignments. All for a badge on the loop and thank you email and a well deserved layoff in couple of months.

It’s these people who are ornamental that should be let go. There are more manager layers for a 4 member team than necessary.

TU had a great run during pe-k and kapoor era. Ran out of hope for any course correction.

Squeeze every cent out of TU- VA and team!!

Starting another thread about 2026 and the future of AES. There are so many rumors about what's next: sell company to Blackrock, split renewables and sell off Indiana or Ohio utilities to Duke, new senior leadership & board, etc. Any of these paths will ensure funding is cut and "they" force more work with less resources. Again. Let's hear what other rumors are out there.

Amazon’s record layoff plans this year have already drawn considerable attention, and the latest data shows that engineers at the organization faced a significant portion of the heat.

https://www.thehrdigest.com/amazon-engineers-layoffs-in-key-states-as-the-restructure-continues/