#jobsecurity

The United States is experiencing a significant surge in tech industry layoffs, accounting for the vast majority of global job reductions. Oracle has emerged as the largest contributor, responsible for nearly 20% of all tech job cuts this year. Major companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are also implementing workforce reductions, often citing AI integration as a driving factor. These layoffs are part of a broader industry trend toward restructuring and optimizing operations for future growth. The phenomenon highlights a global recalibration within the tech sector, with the US at its epicenter.

United States

https://www.thehrdigest.com/tech-layoffs-in-2026-arent-slowing-down-us-remains-the-epicenter/

Microsoft has reduced its global workforce by approximately 4,800 employees, representing about 2.1% of its staff. These layoffs primarily impact the sales organization and the Xbox gaming division. The company is implementing a comprehensive severance package, exceeding typical industry standards. This includes extended pay, continued stock vesting, and health insurance coverage for eligible employees. These actions coincide with Microsoft's significant investments in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.

https://innotechtoday.com/the-business-of-letting-go-microsofts-new-layoff-playbook/

Charter Communications will close its regional office in Town and Country, Missouri. This closure will result in 107 employees losing their jobs. The affected positions include network engineers and upper management. The company is issuing a WARN notice to comply with legal requirements. Employees will not have bumping rights to retain their positions.

Town and Country, Mo.

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/charter-to-close-town-and-country-office-107-layoffs-planned/

Wells Fargo has announced another round of layoffs at its Jordan Creek campus. This marks the ninth set of job reductions since February. Twenty employees will be affected by this latest notification. These cuts bring the total number of job losses this year to 281. The bank has been reducing its workforce significantly since 2019.

West Des Moines, Iowa

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/07/09/wells-fargo-layoffs-west-des-moines-jordan-creek/90854112007/

Got laid off today
HR guy got upset at my comment. I said “today it’s my job, within a year it’s probably yours”

I had good memories, but clearly this company is going bankrupt again pretty soon. You can’t outsource every job to India and expect good results

We've just had Mid year reviews (which before that we hadn't long done our prior reviews, so what was the point) and now Growth plan reviews?? This just seems like busy work for the sake of it.

My job (and others around me's jobs) is uncertain currently and due to undergo a restructure etc in around August. So having these reviews so frequently is all just a fat waste of time in my eyes. Because my job wont be the same as before due to them wanting to silo by function or it maybe wont even exist and I'll be made redundant, who knows. There are currently no activities for me to add to this growth plan. If I was brutally honest it would be 'continue applying for more jobs'.

I do LinkedIn training etc, but these box ticking exercises are infuriating (also the 'Now assist' AI on the growth plan su-ks, because of the whole making our job titles more generic it doesn't know where to point to).

Adventist Health has laid off over 130 employees across the Central Valley. Kern County experienced the most significant impact from these workforce reductions. The layoffs primarily affected quality, infection prevention, and risk departments. The company is actively seeking to reassign affected staff to new roles. These cuts are part of a broader organizational restructuring.

Bakersfield, CA

https://www.turnto23.com/news/in-your-neighborhood/bakersfield/adventist-health-lays-off-more-than-130-employees-across-central-valley-including-in-kern

Anybody here have insight into actual subscription sales? I was laid off from Ford in 2022 and have been at a mediocre job for a couple years but have an opportunity involving subscription sales for a competitor. Not sure if it would be worth leaving an okay job for a risky job even for a good bit more $$$.

I know I don’t pay for too many subscriptions myself.

Got an email for the EBOS town hall meeting on July 22. I suppose this is the day when my teammates and I will find out just how little we're needed, yeah?

(Yes, I'm being negative, and with good reason I believe. Don't like it? Cram it.)

Walgreens was the absolute worst company I had ever worked for. I was working WFH as a "Centralized Specialist" for the Save A Trip department. It was so draining especially for the extremely low pay, rude disgruntled customers and terrible micromanagment. They decided to lay off the whole Save A Trip department no warning no nothing. If you are offended a job from this company run as fast as you can. Nothing but misery comes from working here. No good pay, No appreciation, no job security.

Reports indicate that id Software has experienced substantial layoffs, with approximately half of its workforce reportedly affected. These cuts are said to have severely impacted the studio's quality assurance department. The news follows a broader announcement of 3,200 job eliminations across Xbox's video game division. Bethesda, a sister studio, is also undergoing restructuring to focus on its major franchises. This strategic shift aims to streamline content roadmaps and enhance collaboration among development teams.

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-around-half-of-the-id-software-team-have-been-laid-off

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass visited the California State Capitol. She expressed her hope to avoid any layoffs within the city. The visit aimed to discuss budget matters and potential solutions. Bass is actively working to secure funding to maintain city services. Her efforts focus on preserving jobs for city employees.

Los Angeles, California

https://mshale.com/1848d54c/d9831810IDRFCSoEQRcJHAo

https://nj1015.com/novartis-cuts-jobs-new-jersey/

Levi Strauss & Co. will eliminate 303 positions. This action stems from closing its Hebron, Kentucky facility. The company aims to outsource more logistics capabilities. Job losses are scheduled to start on August 30. Some affected staff may apply for other company roles.

Hebron, Kentucky

https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/sj-denim/levi-strauss-cuts-300-jobs-layoffs-hebron-kentucky-warehouse-closure-1239055079/

I’ve noticed that almost every day there’s another LinkedIn post from someone leaving Appian. What's got me is that many of them have been with the company for 4 or, 5, or even 10 years. At the same time, I keep seeing lots of Appian jobs being advertized. Im just trying to understand and wonder what’s happening. Is the company growing that quickly, or are these roles mainly replacing people who are leaving?

I’m asking because changing jobs is a big decision. If you’re happy where you are, you don’t want to leave for something that looks great on paper only to find it’s not what you expected. I’m not criticizing Appian or suggesting there’s a problem &I honestly donnno. I’m just interested in hearing from people who work there now or have left recently. Is this just normal, or is there something that’s driving so many people to move on?

Any news of redundancies in Manchester? I am in constant fear of losing my job, I feel like I'm walking on eggshell every day.

Except posted today.

According to an internal email sent to employees by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, the division will cut 3,200 jobs by fiscal year 2027, with 1,600 of them eliminated on Monday. Sharma wrote that she understood that “a restructuring spread over an entire year creates additional difficulties, but not all the necessary changes can be made in one day.” She said the division would return to growth in 2027.

Didnt Biden tell us "learn to code"?

How short sighted.

ADP has been doing layoffs for over ten years now. Once longtime employees start making to much money the company starts cutting jobs and rehires for cheaper labor.

www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-workers-tech-ceos-job-losses-afc71e15

It flopped that quickly.

That's one in every five employees. 3,200 people losing their livelihoods because Microsoft fu---d up its gaming division beyond repair.

I keep hearing about more layoffs coming. I know it might be nothing, but I'd rather get my resume ready and be smart about things just in case.

I don't think we'll see another major round of layoffs anytime soon based on the pattern. But you should still keep your resume ready.

The worst decision of my career.

I made a promise to myself I'd be out of here months ago. I've tried everything but every offer I get pays way less than what I'm currently making. I'd take a cut but not that much.

Lucid's Casa Grande factory announced major job cuts. Over 1,100 Arizona workers faced layoffs in June 2026. Eight WARN notices detailed these affected positions. These notices listed 1,154 affected workers. This number is an increase from May's 877 affected workers.

Casa Grande, Arizona

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/jobs/2026/07/01/lucid-fedex-arizona-mass-layoffs-june-2026/90742044007/

I heard about someone getting an offer rescinded a week after they accepted it, no explanation given. Is that something that actually happens here often? How are supposed to backfill any positions if this is how candidates are treated?

You are being let go so that they can loop back around with the same job openings at much much lower pay with the reasoning that AI does the bulk of the decision making.
The 6 figure tech job will very soon be a thing of the past. This plan is unfolding right before your eyes now. Don’t let the lie you tell yourself of “maybe not me” manifest into a false sense of security. Your days a literally numbered on the calendar. Good luck everyone.

I've been job hunting for a while now, and I've gotten some offers, but nothing that matches what I make here. That's pretty concerning because Exxon hasn't been known for top-tier pay for years, yet the offers I'm getting are still noticeably lower. I knew the market had softened, but I didn't realize it was this bad.

How do I get a Sponsor? I just transferred to another team and I do not know any of the Supervisors like the others on the team do. I need a sponsor obviously to be able to get a ranking that will allow me to keep my job, so how do I go about getting a good sponsor?

Can we stop with the work visas for white collar jobs already? We can't even employ the college grads we have today. It's beyond obvious America has shot itself in the foot.

https://qz.com/elite-overproduction-college-graduates-white-collar-jobs-062926

About 84 Transdev employees in Rochester will lose their jobs. Rochester is changing its public transit operator. Via Transit Twin Cities LLC will take over service on September 1, 2026. Transdev's contract with the city concludes on August 31, 2026. Employees are offered the chance to continue with the new operator.

Rochester, MN

https://patch.com/minnesota/rochester-mn/84-rochester-mn-bus-workers-losing-jobs-city-picks-new-transit-company

Columbia River Veterinary Specialists will cease operations. This Vancouver animal hospital is owned by PetVet Care Centers. The facility expects to permanently shut down around September 4. Fifty employees will be impacted by job losses. PetVet Care Centers has not disclosed the reason for this decision.

Vancouver, Washington

https://www.oregonlive.com/clark-county/2026/06/vancouver-emergency-vet-hospital-to-close-eliminate-50-jobs.html

TriMet announced extensive service and staffing cuts. These actions address a $300 million budget shortfall. The agency will eliminate over 400 positions and reduce 31 bus routes. Ridership has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, and operating costs have risen significantly. TriMet also ceased some specialized paratransit services and anticipates further adjustments.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/03/trimet-cut-over-400-positions-bus-service/

Several packaging manufacturers announced plant shutdowns in June. These closures affected over 480 workers. Ineos Styrolution will close its Illinois manufacturing facility permanently. International Paper is shutting down four plants, impacting 330 employees. Smurfit Westrock will also close its Tennessee folding carton facility.

https://www.harianbasis.co/en/packaging-industry-layoffs-manufacturers-shutdowns

A.O. Smith Corp. is a global manufacturing company. The company will close two facilities. These facilities are located in Central Ohio. This action will result in 92 layoffs. The company is ending its local operations.

Central Ohio

https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2026/07/02/ao-smith-corp-groveport-obetz-closure-layoffs.html

Two defense contractors announced layoffs. Leidos and Tyto Athene will cut over 250 jobs. Layoffs affect Fort Meade and Windsor Mill locations in Maryland. Leidos cited contract changes and work moving in-house. The company plans to reassign affected employees where possible.

Fort Meade, Maryland

https://www.thebanner.com/economy/fort-meade-layoffs-leidos-tyto-athene-HKJE5J6EXVC5FJBQ64XJSUSEFU/

Many new positions over the last few months have came up doing the same exact jobs that are already in place. QMCA’s were implemented that replicate member advocates, case managers, and patient care advocates.. they are doing the same work leaving older employees with a smaller almost nonexistent caseload. These positions were implemented earlier this year and the last hiring wave ended in June. I feel like the new hires are safe. They are keeping the new positions and getting rid of the old.

A new California report examines artificial intelligence's impact on jobs. The study tracks employment trends since ChatGPT launched in late 2022. It suggests AI-related layoffs increased in parts of the Bay Area. AI creates new opportunities in some sectors. However, researchers note it also accelerates workplace changes and job displacement concerns.

https://www.wionews.com/videos/ai-job-shock-california-study-tracks-rising-layoffs-since-chatgpt-launch-1783012300163/amp

This has become a common theme. Everyday on LinkedIn, several folks with head full of thick black hair announce joining IBM. And then there are those with gray hair and thinning hair who publish the post about the departure.

The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center will cut 96 jobs. Headquarters Hotel Mgmt, LLC operates the hotel. These layoffs are scheduled for October 1. State officials approved converting half the hotel to senior apartments. This plan uses state tax incentives.

Atlantic City, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/07/jersey-shore-hotel-to-cut-nearly-100-jobs-as-senior-housing-plan-moves-forward.html