A small round of around 10 employees. Could be more soon.

Rumors suggest Microsoft Gaming plans a large workforce reduction. An anonymous post on Blind claimed 15% of gaming staff could be cut. The post indicated a potential announcement date of May 6 or June 5. This speculation follows a company-wide... — read more 

Several companies are announcing workforce reductions, citing artificial intelligence as a key factor. One report indicated AI was a factor in 8% of recent job cut plans. Some industry leaders question if this is always genuine or "AI washing."... — read more 

LHH research indicates 87% of HR leaders plan or have conducted layoffs. These workforce reductions are driven by skills displacement, AI, and market shifts. Most employers find rehiring talent more costly than internal redeployment. A significant... — read more 

The technology sector faces ongoing substantial job reductions. Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles suggests a career pivot for affected workers. She advises moving into data center roles like electricians and technicians. Demand for these positions is... — read more 

T-Mobile announced 326 job cuts in April. These layoffs impacted employees across Tennessee, Texas, and Colorado. Chattanooga, Tennessee, saw 200 permanent layoffs. Austin, Texas, had 75 employees affected. Denver, Colorado, experienced 51 job... — read more 

Binance co-chief executive Yi He announced no significant layoffs are planned. This stance differs from many tech firms cutting jobs. Binance instead prioritizes new hires and global expansion. The company aims to reach three billion users worldwide... — read more 

Mass layoffs are increasingly common, often involving thousands of roles at once. How senior leaders handle these decisions profoundly impacts organizational trust, talent, and performance. Research indicates that while layoffs offer short-term... — read more 

Over 73,200 jobs were cut across 95 IT companies in Q1 2026. The Walt Disney Company, Meta Platforms, Oracle, and Snap Inc. announced major layoffs. Disney is preparing to eliminate approximately 1,000 positions. Meta reduced 700 roles and plans... — read more 

John Deere is recalling employees across three U.S. facilities. Nearly 50 workers will return in April, adding to over 300 recalled in 2026. This follows increased demand in construction, forestry, and drivetrain production. The company previously... — read more 

The IRS plans to lay off 6,700 employees. This action could strain tax collection resources. It may also impact government revenue and the budget balance. New tax policies for 2025 include a higher estate tax exemption. These changes lead wealthy... — read more 

No number given, but it's in addition to 66 people affected in February.

Which companies are laying off the week of April 20?

Weekly requests for unemployment aid dropped. The number decreased by 11,000 to 207,000. This figure remains consistent with recent years. The labor market shows a "low-hire, low-fire" trend. High inflation and elevated gas prices persist. ... — read more 

7-Eleven plans to close 645 convenience stores across North America. This action is part of a sweeping restructuring plan. The company expects to open 205 new locations during the same period. Some closures involve converting sites to wholesale fuel... — read more 

Over 800 jobs were cut across the U.S. logistics and trucking sectors. These layoffs stem from contract losses, facility closures, and changing supply chain strategies. Saddle Creek Logistics, Ryder System, and Day & Ross USA are among the affected... — read more 

Are you ready for more layoffs? This is the way.

An economy that rewards hard work and loyalty with more hard work and no economic gain is insane.

Widespread layoffs are occurring in 2026 across many companies. AI automation is a primary driver, replacing middle-layer roles. Companies are trading permanent salaries for software subscriptions. This shift creates a high demand for specialized... — read more 

"This is not any reflection of the strength of our business. We have the biggest opportunity in Pendo history ahead of us. We are setting ourselves up to move at a faster speed to capitalize on it," said CEO Todd Olson in a statement. "We've been in... — read more 

WIPR is undergoing a major restructuring. This restructuring involves significant layoffs. The organization is also offering free memberships. This offer is part of the current changes. More information is available in the full article. ... — read more 

iHeartMedia has initiated a new round of layoffs. These reductions impact both management and sales departments. Several key executives have already departed the company. Affected roles include regional presidents and sales vice presidents. These... — read more 

Tech companies cut nearly 79,000 jobs in early 2026. Oracle eliminated over 25,000 roles, and Amazon cut 16,000 positions. Many cuts are linked to AI adoption or automation-driven restructuring. Despite layoffs, companies still compete intensely for... — read more 

An investment strategist anticipates more layoffs at Novo Nordisk. Lars Hytting of Arthascope made this prediction. He expects approximately 4,500 employees could be affected. This follows a large round of job cuts last fall. Companies often reduce... — read more 

Tata Consultancy Services faces high senior-level attrition. Exits from top ranks surged to about 16%. This is significantly higher than its historical 4-5% rate. Around 12,000 employees were impacted by workforce reduction. Senior leaders also... — read more 

The Washington Post recently laid off over 30 percent of its newsroom staff. These cuts included journalists covering arts and entertainment. This continues a decade-long trend of declining arts coverage at the paper. Editors previously cut sections... — read more 

The Associated Press plans staff cuts and a business restructuring. This move shifts focus from local print to video and national topics. Revenue from tech companies has significantly grown for the AP. A voluntary separation plan will first be... — read more 

I hope the big bad bunny doesn’t bring more layoffs this coming week.

U.S. employers announced 60,620 job cuts in March, a 25% increase from February. This figure is still down 78% compared to March last year. Artificial Intelligence (AI) was the leading reason for cuts in March, accounting for 15,341 positions... — read more 

Audacy has begun a new round of layoffs across its radio operations. The company is also implementing a new regional leadership structure. This new structure replaces traditional Market Managers with Regional Presidents and Vice Presidents. CEO Kelli... — read more 

Nike continues to optimize its workforce and rationalize programs. The company recently made a wave of tech layoffs this quarter. CFO Matthew Friend confirmed these actions on an earnings call. Nike incurred $230 million in severance costs for these... — read more 

Panera Bread is implementing a new transformation strategy called "Panera RISE." This plan involves closing several regional Fresh Dough Facilities. The company is shifting to third-party artisan bakers for dough production. These closures have... — read more 

Oracle offered a severance package to its laid-off US employees. The package includes four weeks of base salary. Employees also receive one additional week per year of employment. The maximum severance payout is capped at 26 weeks. Affected workers... — read more 

T-Mobile US recently laid off an undetermined number of employees. This move is part of an effort to optimize its IT organization. GeekWire reported the total job cuts were in the hundreds. T-Mobile stated it is aligning its IT for future growth and... — read more 

Takeda Pharmaceutical filed a WARN Act notice confirming 634 U.S. job cuts. Of these, 247 positions are at its Cambridge, Massachusetts headquarters. The company's board approved a restructuring targeting ¥200 billion in gross savings. These savings... — read more 

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. ... — read more 

Di-k's Sporting Goods has started layoffs at Foot Locker. This occurs nearly a year after its acquisition of the retailer. Unnamed sources confirmed the news to Footwear News. Some employees were asked to return to office or relocate. Redundancies... — read more 

Goldman Sachs forecasts rising oil prices will impact the US labor market. The bank expects a reduction of 10,000 jobs per month through 2026. This could push the unemployment rate to 4.6% by the third quarter of 2026. Slower hiring, rather than... — read more 

The Kennedy Center is implementing additional staff reductions. These job cuts affect multiple departments. Programming staff are among those impacted. Development, advertising, and marketing teams also face layoffs. This news indicates ongoing... — read more 

Zety's new analysis tracked U.S. tech company layoffs. The study covered job cuts between 2023 and 2025. Many companies conducted multiple rounds of layoffs. 27% of companies had two or more layoff events. Most repeat layoffs occurred within 12... — read more