#staffing

Everyone is being asked to cut back on everything from coffee supplies, toilet paper, janitorial, repairs, etc. and it’s barely halfway into second quarter… what’s going on? We usually don’t see this until late in the year. Plus with the staffing cuts, it’s not making sense this early. Does anyone think this is for a DT merger?

optum is getting rid of all its california pediatrics staff as of 7/31. doctors fired staff, sent to the wind

TSMC chief C.C. Wei told staff they’ll see more than a 30% bump in their profit-sharing payouts this year on average.

CSCO je-k Chuck Robbins told staff we had record revenue but will enforce discipline with another round of LRs.

Lowell City Council approved a new fire department budget. This budget avoids proposed layoffs for six firefighters. A deal was struck between the City Manager and union president. The union agreed to work on reducing overtime costs. This agreement preserves the department's current staffing of 203 positions.

Lowell, Massachusetts

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/27/metro/lowell-fire-department-layoffs-after-massive-fire/

I have to say .. after working at gainwell for a VERY short period. I am shocked by how lazy and ill informed the staff is. I sat in on meetings on making things better, faster, stronger and 99% of the staff had no idea about how the work flows operated. None understood the data and how to interpret it. You all just sat around with your thumbs up your @55s. Some were knitting. others didnt understand ports or APIs or anything related to data or applications. it was "i do what my boss tells me" instead of making things better. I told the director " i will fail with all of these mo--ns because they are clearly just gov staff hoping to receive a paycheck". Christ people, learn what AI is. learn about K8s. learn about cloud. learn about coding or work flow. at least offer up solutions to make things better for your fellow co-workers or the people that use your service. if you dont it will all be outsource to NTT or other service providers. You all su-k .. i am not happy to admit it but you seriously do. You all do remote work sitting around. Try to make things better and learn more. if you learn you are more marketable. I quit because it was comedy how much wasn't documented, and how much was unknown. complain all you want about pay raises or the leadership but honestly, you all su-k @SS. learn and practice people or your jobs are GONE!

Harvey laid off over half its Fire Department due to a fiscal crisis. This reduced daily staffing to as few as three firefighters per shift. The city now heavily relies on mutual aid from surrounding municipalities. Harvey has not reciprocated aid to these neighboring departments. Relying on mutual aid for daily operations presents a challenge for the system.

Harvey, Illinois

https://www.firerescue1.com/mutual-and-automatic-aid/ill-city-relies-heavily-on-mutual-aid-after-firefighter-layoffs

Representatives Joe Neguse and Jared Huffman introduced new legislation. The Public Lands Workforce Stability Act aims to prevent mass layoffs. These layoffs affect federal land management agencies. Staffing shortages hinder agencies' ability to respond to environmental threats. The bill seeks to extend a temporary moratorium on job cuts.

https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Press+Release%3A+Reps.+Joe+Neguse+and+Jared+Huffman+Introduce+Public+Lands+Workforce+Stability+Act+to+Prevent+Layoffs

The Lowell Fire Department faces potential staffing reductions. City councilors are debating further cuts to the department. The department currently has 13 vacant positions. Firefighters are rallying against these proposed layoffs. They oppose any additional reductions in personnel.

Lowell,

https://www.nbcboston.com/video/on-air/as-seen-on/lowell-firefighters-rally-against-layoffs/3952602/?amp=1

The Akron school board approved $11 million in budget reductions. This action prevents a financial shortfall for the upcoming school year. Seventeen staff positions will be eliminated from the district. Six deans will move into available teaching positions. These measures aim to prevent future state financial oversight.

Akron, Ohio

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/education/2026/05/12/akron-school-board-approves-11-million-cuts-avoids-teacher-layoffs/90034259007/

The Twin Falls School District avoided staff layoffs. Superintendent Brady Di-kinson announced this to the school board. The district eliminated 18 positions through attrition. These cuts resulted from staff departures and retirements. Declining enrollment prompted these reductions and more are expected.

Twin Falls, Idaho

https://www.idahoednews.org/news/twin-falls-avoids-teachers-layoffs-cuts-staff-through-attrition/

The Missouri education department has warned school districts to expect reduced state funding. This financial shortfall could lead to larger class sizes, school closures, and staff layoffs. St. Louis Public Schools faces a significant budget deficit for the third consecutive year. The district plans to eliminate 300 long-term substitute teaching positions. Other area districts are also considering closures and tax increases to address financial pressures.

St. Louis, Missouri

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/article_e6d1c676-be17-4be2-911b-3aa1ea07fb7d.html

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette began significant newsroom layoffs. This occurred as the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism assumed control. Union leadership estimates up to half of newsroom workers will lose their jobs. The union alleges these cuts disproportionately affect striking journalists. Elected officials previously urged the new ownership to maintain staffing levels.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/post-gazette-layoffs-begin-as-new-ownership-takes-control,261429

Nine positions were eliminated at two North Country hospitals. Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and Alice Hyde Medical Center are affected. President Michelle LeBeau announced the staff reductions. The health system faces rising costs and policy changes. These decisions aim to protect access to care for communities.

Plattsburgh, N.Y.

https://www.wcax.com/2026/04/27/2-north-country-hospitals-announce-layoffs/

One of the reasons that Franklin Templeton employees about to be laid off got shifted to service Heritage clients is because the staffing was so poor in the face of more incoming calls, FIS clients such as Victory Funds were unhappy with the hold times and delays in service. This is why FT took back their calls. The question is rhetorical: are there any happy clients out there?

Sales have tanked to LY
Credit applications have plummeted

Customers discretionary spending has tightened up tremendously

Payroll Hours slashed in my region

For everyone stressing about losing your job, stop worrying and start planning.

When the Marcus massacre hit in August of 2022, I knew we were entering a new era. Right then I made peace with the fact that none of us were safe. I went into uber saving mode, paid off as much debt as possible, didn’t make any large purchases like cars or houses. I just saved!

Fast forward almost 4 years, I survived countless “reorgs” , staff reductions, etc. watched lots of friends and coworkers leave for no good reason. My luck ran out and I was RIFd a couple months ago. I’ve taken the time off and relaxed, it took a couple weeks for it to really sink in. But once I had purged the toxicity of that place and could see it for what it really was, I was happy.

I drive my kids to school every morning, work out every morning, drink coffee and read or listen to music. I spend an hour or so looking at job opportunities. And also thinking about going back to school because why not.

Don’t stress, just make peace that you’re going to get hit eventually. Save, Save, & save and be prepared.

Grand Rapids Public Schools is considering displacing up to 47 teacher positions. This action is planned for the 2026-27 school year. The district aims to align staffing with declining student enrollment. Officials hope to eliminate open vacancies rather than lay off current employees. Teachers may need to transition to different school buildings.

Grand Rapids, MI

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/04/grps-weighs-displacing-nearly-50-teachers-citing-declining-enrollment.html

Any idea if the VPs were laid off if they will cut into their staff?

A health care union protested layoffs at Extendicare Countryside in Sudbury. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) reported 21 workers received layoff notices. These layoffs reportedly include eight registered practical nurses and other staff. Extendicare stated no primary care roles or nurses have been impacted. The company attributes the changes to staffing realignment to match current needs.

Sudbury, Ontario

https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7158163?feature=random

Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) hired an HR consultant. The district paid coLeague $272,000 for a seven-month contract. This consultant was engaged to help plan upcoming staff layoffs and reassignments. Critics question the high cost, arguing internal staff could manage this task. CMSD states the consultant provides interim leadership and supports decisions, not determines staffing levels.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/investigations/cleveland-schools-spent-272k-on-an-hr-consultant-to-plan-layoffs-reassignments

Keene State College eliminated about two dozen staff positions. This action responds to state budget cuts for the university system. Twenty-five staff positions were cut, including eight that were vacant. Faculty positions are also being reduced through voluntary retirement packages. The college aims to align resources with priorities while preserving student experience.

Keene, NH

https://www.keenesentinel.com/news/local/keene-state-college-layoffs-cuts-staff-faculty-keene-nh/article_aab7851a-43da-4925-b8f0-ef6e68cc3a0b.html

Several Santa Cruz County school districts approved significant layoffs this year. These cuts aim to maintain long-term financial stability. Declining enrollment and reduced state and federal funding caused these measures. Pajaro Valley Unified, Soquel Union Elementary, Live Oak, and Scotts Valley Unified districts implemented reductions. Santa Cruz City Schools also approved layoffs for support positions.

https://lookouexample.com/the-santa-cruz-county-school-districts-that-approved-layoffs-this-year/story

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center will terminate 23 staff members. Salary reductions are also being implemented for remaining staff and officers. The organization announced its separation from Ashley Clinic and Yates Center Dental. These actions aim to stabilize SEKMHC and ensure continuity of services. The changes follow a retroactive rate adjustment for 2025 and ongoing financial turmoil.

Iola, Kansas

https://www.iolaregister.com/news/local-news/sekmhc-announces-layoffs-separation-from-ashley-clinic-and-yates-center-dental

The gaming industry is experiencing significant layoffs. Sony, EA, and Supermassive Games reduced their workforces. Star Citizen also implemented staff cuts. These events were reported around March 2026. The sector faces ongoing challenges.

https://fathomjournal.org/a2aedd58smm/d9024c49-BfBU6xGz_W4.html

Nuveen Plans £175m Staff Retention Pot for Schroders Employees

https://citywire.com/new-model-adviser/news/nuveen-commits-to-keeping-cazenove-and-plans-175m-staff-retention-pot/a2485807

The North Thurston Public Schools board approved a resolution for a potential reduction in force. This action follows a projected dip in student enrollment for the next school year. Superintendent Troy Oliver cited lower kindergarten counts and rising operational costs. The district also anticipates difficult state K-12 funding decisions. Cuts will initially target attrition, with staff notifications by May 15 if needed.

Olympia, Washington

https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article315175127.html

River Valley Outreach is laying off staff members. This action follows a loss of federal funding. The shelter did not receive money from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). VOCA funds typically covered staff salaries for five advocates. The director and manager will continue operating the shelter and hotline.

Russellville, Arkansas

https://www.4029tv.com/article/arkansas-domestic-violence-shelter-forced-to-cut-staff-after-not-receiving-federal-funds/68161397

Well folks, My team at T has been losing staff like dominos. No one got fired but they voluntarily chose to not do RTO and retire. Some did RTO and retired. I liked ATT for the people and the culture. I see the people I work with leaving and the culture dying. I am mid 40s and still got a long time for retirement. That loner feeling is kicking in me as I work virtual and not sure whether to stay or leave.

What to do?

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/

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) recently laid off 45 faculty and staff members. This decision was made to address a $20 million deficit for the 2026/27 fiscal year. The deficit is primarily attributed to federal government caps on international student enrollment. The layoffs include six teaching faculty, four non-teaching faculty, and 35 staff positions. Despite these reductions and other measures, UFV still faces a $2.4 million deficit and is exploring land development for future revenue.

https://abbynews.com/2026/03/20/layoffs-hit-university-of-the-fraser-valley-amid-20-million-deficit/

Gustine Unified School District trustees approved layoffs. Seven expanded learning program positions were eliminated. These include five paraprofessional and two leader roles. The district has faced declining enrollment since 2020-21. Other California school districts also face similar staff reductions.

Gustine, California

https://www.westsideconnect.com/news/education/gusd-authorizes-layoffs-of-seven-elop-positions/

Layoffs continue in the entertainment industry this year. This follows many job cuts in 2025. William Morris Endeavor announced a 3% staff reduction. This announcement came after St. Patrick’s Day. Axios, Lionsgate, and Universal Music Group’s Mercury Studios also had layoffs.

https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/413604/new-layoffs-hit-the-entertainment-field.html?edition=141982

The Oakland Unified School District plans staff reductions. The district currently faces high staff vacancies. Oakland educators and community allies oppose these cuts. The groups demand OUSD halt all staffing reductions. The district must invest in students and staff stability.

Oakland, CA

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stop-the-cuts-in-oakland-schools-invest-in-students-not-layoffs

Stellantis sued Sky Auto Mall last week. The automaker alleges a $12 million financing fraud. Sky Auto Mall engaged in "double flooring" practices. This involved securing multiple loans for the same vehicles. The dealership subsequently laid off 76 employees.

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-sues-iowa-dealership-over-12m-loan-scheme-layoffs-follow

does anyone know how many are left? seems like a thing of the past

Staff have been awarded a 4.8% pay rise, backdated to 1 January, and a further 0.75% from 1 October.
DXC STAFF - 0% and lies for a year

BAE STAFF - Staff have been awarded a 4.8% pay rise, backdated to 1 January, and a further 0.75% from 1 October.

All staff will additionally receive an additional day of annual leave while Unite members will get a one-off further day's leave.
All staff are due to receive a one-off £500 and a half-hour earlier finish time each day.

If they are bringing back night crew AKA freight flow 100% . With more people and a manager where does that leave AM crew?

Magnolia Regional Medical Center implemented staff layoffs. These changes aim for future financial stability. The hospital informed staff on March 3, 2026. MRMC is also exploring a potential partnership with Baptist Health of Little Rock. Ensuring patient care remains the highest priority.

Magnolia, AR

https://www.magnoliareporter.com/news_and_business/local_business/article_ac3cf46e-ea71-454e-a82b-635c8ca0c7f6.html

Citi should dump them and keep FTE.

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