PayPal plans to cut 20% of its staff. This reduction will take place over the next two to three years. The company aims to accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence. These job eliminations are also part of a cost-cutting initiative. CEO... — read more
Colleges Nationwide Implement Staff and Program Reductions
Colleges across the United States announced hundreds of layoffs and buyouts in April. Budget deficits, state funding reductions, and enrollment losses drove these decisions. Hampshire College and Anna Maria College are closing and laying off hundreds... — read more
Toptal Forecasts Remote Tech Roles Expanding Despite Cuts
Toptal predicts growth in remote tech roles. These jobs demand extensive prior experience. This trend happens amidst broad technology job cuts. More than 150,000 technology positions were cut by April. AI integration increases demand for expert... — read more
Coinbase Reduces Employee Count, Cites Market, AI
Coinbase announced it will cut approximately 700 jobs. This represents about 14% of its global workforce. The company cites crypto market volatility and cost reduction as reasons. It also aims to reposition the business for the artificial... — read more
DeLauro Bill Aids Unemployed Student Debtors
A new House bill proposes changes to student loan forgiveness. H.R. 8475 would allow unemployment deferral months to count toward forgiveness. Currently, these months do not advance the forgiveness timeline. The bill aims to expedite relief for... — read more
Hundreds of College Employees Face Layoffs Amid Closures
Colleges nationwide announced hundreds of layoffs and buyouts in April. Many institutions face budget deficits and funding challenges. Hampshire College and Anna Maria College are closing, leading to significant job losses. Other universities like... — read more
Estée Lauder to Cut 10,000 Jobs Globally
Estée Lauder announced an increase in its layoff target. The company now plans to cut up to 10,000 positions. This is an increase from the previously announced 7,000 layoffs. The move supports the company's revitalization plan. Shares rose... — read more
Tech layoffs at 93,000 in 4 months of 2026
The tech industry recorded 93,038 layoffs in the first four months of 2026. Meta announced 8,000 additional job cuts, making its 2026 total 10,400. The company cited efficiency and a focus on AI development. Oracle has the most layoffs, with 25,254... — read more
Economic Indicators Point to Strong Labor Market and Inflation Rise
The upcoming week features several key labor market indicators. April's employment report is expected to show a solid increase in private payrolls and a lower unemployment rate. Other data points include ISM NM-PMI, which should confirm continued... — read more
Shopify Streamlines Operations, Dozens Laid Off
Shopify recently laid off at least 30 employees. These cuts occurred in April across Canada and the U.S. The affected staff worked in operations and customer support roles. The company is reorganizing its revenue and support teams. Shopify aims to... — read more
Millennials Seek Layoffs Amid Career Dissatisfaction
Many mid-career millennials are dissatisfied with their current jobs. They prefer an external push like a layoff to voluntarily leaving. A survey by online education platform ELVTR found 37% of millennials are unhappy in their roles. Nearly six in 10... — read more
List of Companies Laying Off Employees in May
WARN notices indicate ongoing U.S. company layoffs in May. These notices provide public indicators of large job cuts. Companies across various industries are announcing reductions. Meta plans to lay off 8,000 global employees starting May 20. Other... — read more
7-Eleven Restructures Operations, Announces Layoffs
7-Eleven is undergoing a company-wide reorganization. This restructuring includes an undisclosed number of employee layoffs. The changes affect various departments and leadership roles. This initiative is part of the retailer's broader transformation... — read more
Employee Disengagement Grows as Layoff Anxiety Spreads
A recent blog post highlighted the practice of "ghostworking." This involves employees doing the bare minimum required for their jobs. Layoff anxiety and burnout are increasing among American workers. This environment makes ghostworking more... — read more
Infosys Maintains No-Layoff Stance, Citing AI for Growth
Infosys CEO Salil Parekh confirmed the company has no plans for layoffs. He stated Infosys has not conducted any layoffs in the past year. Parekh believes artificial intelligence expands work opportunities rather than reducing them. The company... — read more
Cognizant Commits Funds for Layoffs in Global Restructuring
Cognizant announced Project Leap, a restructuring program costing up to $320 million. The company allocated up to $270 million for employee-related expenses, including severance. This plan aims to realign operations for an AI-driven environment... — read more
HGS, Infosys, and HCLTech filed WARN notices in early 2026.
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Forvis Mazars Cuts 250 US Employees
Forvis Mazars reduced its United States workforce. This adjustment impacts about 250 employees. Audit, tax, and consulting roles saw reductions. The company explained that attrition rates were lower than anticipated. Other public accounting firms... — read more
Salesforce Adds 1,000 Grads for AI Development
Salesforce will recruit 1,000 new graduates and interns. This hiring push supports the company's AI-led product development. CEO Marc Benioff announced this initiative on X. The broader tech sector saw over 81,000 layoffs this year. Major tech... — read more
Global Tech Layoffs Peak in March 2026
March 2026 marked the worst month for tech layoffs in two years. Tech firms globally dismissed around 38,000 employees that month. Overall, 92,272 tech workers were laid off between January 1 and April 20. Oracle alone accounted for 30,000 of these... — read more
PGA Tour Posts New Jobs Days After Layoffs
The PGA Tour recently posted new job openings. This occurred just days after 56 roles were eliminated. New positions include a head of business development and a director of international media. Executive Laura Neal also moved to a new role as... — read more
US Job Cuts Impact Healthcare Access
Healthcare layoffs are increasing across the U.S. due to rising costs and restructuring. These job cuts, including thousands at Cigna and Viatris, reduce employer-sponsored health benefits. Patients losing coverage face fragmented and expensive... — read more
Experts Share Job Search Tips for Laid-Off Workers
Layoffs continue across major industries, causing financial and emotional shock for many. Experts advise workers to focus on perspective, networking, and new tools to move forward. Monique Kelley emphasizes consistent networking, especially on... — read more
AI Reshapes Employment, Creates Skill Disparity
Artificial intelligence is creating a significant divide in the global workforce. Professionals with AI skills are seeing increased productivity and higher paychecks. Companies like Meta and Amazon are restructuring roles, with AI handling repetitive... — read more
RNDC Notifies Thousands of Employees About Potential Layoffs
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) issued conditional WARN notices. These notices potentially affect 2,774 workers across several states. The action relates to a pending transaction with Reyes Beverage Group. RNDC is restructuring... — read more
What companies are laying off workers the week of April 27?
Tell everyone what you or hear about layoffs, companies, number of staff, location, etc. Any information is appreciated. We all need to be prepared and have our finances and resumes in order. Recommend to start preliminary job search process... — read more
McKinsey Plans Staff Reductions
McKinsey & Co. will reduce its workforce. Cuts will affect non-client-facing divisions. Up to ten percent of staff may be impacted. This could affect several thousand employees over two years. Other major consulting firms have also announced recent... — read more
Washington Post Rehires Staff After February Layoffs
The Washington Post is rehiring journalists laid off in February. This action aims to stabilize its newsroom. Some staff returned on a temporary basis. Others were rehired for full-time positions. The union is monitoring these rehiring efforts. ... — read more
KPMG Reduces U.S. Audit Partner Ranks
KPMG is reducing its U.S. audit partner count. Approximately 100 partners are exiting the firm. An early retirement initiative did not meet its goals. The firm aims to align partner ranks with its audit business. Departing partners will receive... — read more
Schools Face Strikes, Potential Layoffs
Local schools are currently experiencing various impacts. These impacts include ongoing strikes by staff. Possible layoffs are also a concern for these institutions. Furthermore, other unspecified factors are affecting the schools. The overall... — read more
Meta to lay off 10 % or 8,000 people…
Layoffs go into effect May 20, 2026. Per Bloomberg News and confirmed. Also, it’s closing 6,000 open roles.
PGA Tour Reduces Staff as Part of New Strategy
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... — read more
Wren Kitchens Ceases U.S. Business, Employees Lose Jobs
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... — read more
Nike Cuts 1,400 Jobs Amidst Turnaround Efforts
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... — read more
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement to US Employees
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to some U.S. employees. This marks the company's first such retirement program. Approximately 7% of the U.S. workforce is eligible. Eligibility requires a combined age and years of service totaling 70 or more... — read more
ESPN Plans New Staff Cuts
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... — read more
Federal Court Approves R&R Janitorial $1.25M Bias Settlement
A federal court approved a $1.25 million settlement. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was a party. R&R Janitorial Painting and Building Services, Inc. was the defendant. This agreement resolves a five-year-old bias lawsuit. The suit... — read more
Careerminds Study Reveals Layoff Communication Failures
Careerminds research highlights widespread issues with how companies handle layoffs. Many employees first learn about job cuts through workplace gossip. Only a quarter of laid-off staff felt leadership was transparent about the reasons. Poor... — read more
ASML Restructures Workforce to Boost Efficiency and Speed
ASML announced a reduction of 1,700 staff members. This action targets bureaucratic inefficiencies. The company seeks faster decision-making. It will create 1,400 new technical positions. This emphasizes a focus on core engineering. ... — read more
Aloha Logistics layoffs
A small round of around 10 employees. Could be more soon.