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The Redlands Unified School Board approved layoffs for 24 certificated employees. This decision occurred during a special meeting on May 27. The layoffs include counselors, teachers, and student support staff. This brings the total confirmed district layoffs this month to 43 positions. These reductions address ongoing budget challenges for the district.
Redlands, California
https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-board-finalizes-layoffs-for-24-certificated-employees/
Box CEO Aaron Levie highlights a growing disconnect in Silicon Valley regarding AI. He states many tech executives misunderstand AI's full scope and practical challenges. CEOs often see only the "happy path" of AI, ignoring the extensive work required for sustainable results. This limited view contributes to widespread tech industry layoffs. Companies like Meta and Wix have recently reduced their workforces, partly attributing cuts to AI efficiencies.
https://fortune.com/2026/05/29/box-ceo-aaron-levie-ai-psychosis-jobs-layoffs/
A new Insuranceopedia analysis details the rising financial impact of tech layoffs. In 2026, losing a tech job costs workers an estimated $14,400 per month. This figure includes approximately $13,750 in salary and $625 for private health insurance. The monthly financial blow is 36% higher than in 2021 and 56% higher than a decade ago. Tech companies have already cut nearly 115,000 jobs this year, accelerating the industry's layoff crisis.
https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/05/28/losing-a-tech-job-in-2026-now-costs-workers-nearly-14400-month-481700/
stock soars to 400 in after hours market. None of us are getting raises, promotions, stock purchase plan or RSU's and are constantly being threatened by layoffs. JC and MD are getting rich and we're suffering, yet we do all the work. How long are we going to look like the fools that we are. We get a beating and then say thank you...may I have another. Apparently, people are no longer quiet quitting...or if they are....it is not working. The company itself seems to be getting stronger...like it feeds off of negativity.
A superyacht linked to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived in Seattle. The vessel, named "Launchpad," drew crowds in South Lake Union. Its arrival followed Meta's announcement of 1,400 layoffs in Washington state. Some observers criticized the yacht's presence during this period. Others viewed the large vessel as a tourist attraction.
Seattle, Washington
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/zuckerberg-superyacht-draws-crowds-seattle-meta-layoffs/281-efc3e24b-894e-436d-a303-f821313508df
Layoffs at Asante began this week. Employees reported cuts in IT, security, and nutrition departments. Asante CEO Tom Gessel previously warned of a projected $50 million deficit. He anticipated 300 or more job losses in fiscal year 2026. Asante officials declined to comment on the reported layoffs.
Medford, Oregon
https://rv-times.com/2026/05/27/asante-declines-comment-on-reported-first-wave-of-budget-cutting-layoffs/
Fintech unicorn Rapyd is undergoing a major restructuring. It is laying off employees as part of this process. CEO Arik Shtilman announced a shift to an AI-driven business model. This change aims to make the company faster and more efficient. Dozens, potentially over a hundred, workers are affected by the cuts.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/h1r00jfrgzl
The Fayette County Public Schools board approved a tentative budget and a $95 million loan. This decision followed the firing of 120 FCPS employees. Many community members attended the meeting to voice frustrations. The district needs the loan to meet payroll by July. Financial misstatements dating back to 2008 contributed to the current budget deficit.
Fayette County
https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-05-28/divisions-deepen-as-community-members-balk-at-fayette-school-layoffs-while-the-board-oks-loan-and-working-budget
NetApp announced permanent job cuts impacting 77 employees. These layoffs are centered around its San Jose, California location. The company stated a strategic realignment is driving these changes. This shift focuses on evolving customer needs and long-term growth. Affected staff received notice in May 2026, with terminations set for July 2026.
San Jose, California
https://www.crn.com/news/storage/2026/netapp-layoffs-will-impact-77-in-california-amid-strategic-realignment
Fidelity Investments reduced staff at its Covington facility. The company is realigning its technology and delivery teams. This aims to better match skills with high-priority customer work. Roughly one percent of the workforce was impacted by these changes. Fidelity plans to hire many new engineering roles and thousands of other critical positions.
Covington, Kentucky
https://local12.com/news/local/fidelity-investments-layoffs-hit-covington-campus-employment-unemployment-jobs
Had seen the golden era of Verizon US, EU and India completely collapsed. In last few weeks many of my VZI folks. With whom I worked closely left the org. Same thing I observed in different domains so many good byes emails.
….mid March. Seriously, Dan be like ‘AI efficiency” and ‘we must tighten our belt and layoff’ and we’re still sh---y. Pay me Danny boy. You made a sh-t deal with the unions but have always paid us. All that moolah you got saved should be coming back to us. Sh-t, even throw the union some type of bonus for bending over on a bad contract.
Also that voice changer stuff is racist as he-l.
Fear of AI is at an all-time high. Not fear of a Skynet-style superintelligent singularity seizing power, generally speaking, but of something perhaps just as horrifying: that life under capitalism continues much as it always has, with one key difference — AI has made human labor obsolete.
A new survey by consulting firm Mercer polled nearly 1,000 executives across the United States. A jaw-dropped 98 percent of them said they have major organization design changes in the works around AI, while 99 percent expect AI will lead to layoffs over the next two years.
The Mercer report, first covered by TechSpot, also found a collapse in worker wellbeing as talk of AI dominates break rooms. In 2024, Mercer worker’s sentiment found 66 percent of employees surveyed said they are “thriving” in the workplace. By 2026, that number had fallen to just 44 percent.
At the same time, the number of workers who report being “unsatisfied” has skyrocketed, with over 20 percent of workers surveyed admitting they’re “unsatisfied but… don’t have a choice at this point and will be staying for the next 12 months.”
How human resources managers plan to combat this workplace fatigue — symptomatic of a rapidly decaying labor market, not to mention stagnant wages across the board — is equally alarming. In the next two years, 49 percent of HR professionals say incorporating worker sentiments with behavioral data will become “critical” to managing labor on the job. A further 44 and 43 percent said the same of always-on surveillance platforms and AI chatbots, respectively.
To the business owners and corporatists of the world, this is the point of AI: to discipline human labor. That’s the large-scale economic process by which capitalists undermine workers’ bargaining power, through systemic mechanisms like debt, the so-called gig economy, unemployment, deskilling — and, according to some theorists, even the nuclear family.
In the workplace and outside of it, AI boosts these mechanisms, eroding workers’ power to demand change or even hold onto basic concessions like healthcare and pensions — labor rights begrudgingly pried from corporations after decades of workplace struggle.
The technology doesn’t even need to be particularly effective to achieve any of this. Business leaders like Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke are already using AI to squeeze more value from their workers, while venture capitalists use it to pry equity back from theirs. In some cases, managers are even using AI chatbots to decide who to fire.
In all, the picture is pretty grim. The richest men and women in the world have made it abundantly clear why they want AI. The tech may not be living up to their wild expectations quite yet, but they’re still unleashing it without hesitation. The only question is how workers respond now, before that hellish dystopia we all fear becomes our reality.
https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/99-percent-ceos-workers-ai-survey
You may now understand why employees' dissatisfaction at Dell sunk and will keep sinking.
PFNA has been running an extended behind the scenes reduction in force for several months now. They call it North Star. They are using 2019 headcount numbers as their target for work force reductions. It has resulted in thousands of position reductions. This year they have severance packages if needed to get to targets. There are interim milestone targets they are working against. But the "ZBB" group is going around the country totaling up reduction targets for all sites that will be then be enforced. This is hourly and salaried. Targets for salaried focused on a salaried/hourly ratio of 13:1 or higher; cross checked with the 2019 headcount. It's a top- down, arbitrary number. SOOOO much has changed since 2019. To try and hit that number is ignorant and will result in substantial performance outages. You may as well have targeted 1971! the logic is just as valid. Classic Pepsico compression productivity. you don't need real strategic business plans, just place arbitrary, impossible targets on your field and gut your capability. Indra perfected this predatory leadership. Her protégés don't know how to do anything else. Pepsico has always believed in cooking the golden goose. How Ramon, Steven and others made deliberate business decisions that cost thousands their jobs yet they continue in position is a damning indictment of the board. Where's the accountability? I guess it's the fault of the frontline? Couldn't be the C-suite's responsible? nah, right?
I know OI and OT / ETIPS did...
I'm looking for some assurance of safety, probably in vain. They always just keep coming back for more.
Don't get me wrong, it's still devastating for each of them, and I really feel for those affected. Every job loss hits a family, not just a person. But this wasn't the bloodbath everyone was expecting. Does this mean the big round is still ahead of us?
Santa Rosa City Schools trustees will discuss a $76,000 pay increase. This raise is for interim fiscal chief Luz Cazares. The district recently issued layoff notices to 80 staff members. Cazares is credited with helping the district avoid state receivership. Some staff members expressed frustration over the proposed salary hike.
Santa Rosa, California
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/05/27/santa-rosa-school-board-to-discuss-76000-raise-for-outgoing-interim-fiscal-chief-after-sweeping-layoffs/
Future plc has proposed significant editorial staff changes. The company plans 45 redundancies across its technology titles. These affected brands include Tom's Guide and Techradar. However, Future plc is also creating 15 new roles. This restructuring will result in a net reduction of 30 positions.
https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/journalism-job-cuts-in-2026-updates/
Philadelphia principals urge City Council to pass a rideshare tax. This tax aims to address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million deficit. Without it, up to 340 school-based positions could be eliminated. The proposed tax on Uber and Lyft could generate about $48 million annually. Uber and Lyft oppose the proposal, and City Council explores other options.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
https://957benfm.com/2026/05/28/philly-principals-push-for-rideshare-tax-to-save-classrooms-from-staff-layoffs-amid-budget-crisis/
T-Mobile is implementing a digital-first strategy. This transformation includes ongoing employee layoffs. The company is also quietly closing some authorized retail stores. These store closures are resulting in further job losses. Some remaining locations are converting to premium Experience stores.
https://www.thestreet.com/retail/t-mobile-quietly-closes-stores-after-layoffs
Amdocs is preparing for a major global workforce reduction. This action is part of a broad company reorganization. The software giant expects to cut 7% to 10% of its total employees. New President and CEO Shimie Hortig is leading these changes.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/u4qmp07cv
The Royalton Park Avenue hotel is implementing layoffs. This action follows a period of debt struggles. The hotel had recently achieved some financial stability. Management is now attempting a strategic reboot. The layoffs are part of this new operational plan.
New York City, New York
https://www.crainsnewyork.com/real-estate/commercial/cny-royalton-layoffs-park-avenue-south-20260528/
Colorado's Office of Information Technology (OIT) laid off 173 employees. The agency also announced a major reorganization and leadership change. This action follows years of failed audit recommendations for cybersecurity. OIT is shifting to a new "pod model" for technology service delivery. The department plans to hire 98 new staff with different required skills.
Denver, Colorado
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/next/next-with-kyle-clark/colorado-state-technology-office-layoffs/73-ff4132ff-f48f-429d-9eb6-4edb04768e20
Americans filed 215,000 initial jobless claims last week. This represented a 5,000 increase from the prior week. Economists had predicted 211,000 claims. Layoffs remained low despite ongoing economic uncertainties. Continuing unemployment benefits recipients also increased by 15,000.
https://www.reuters.com/business/us-weekly-jobless-claims-increase-marginally-amid-low-layoffs-2026-05-28/
San Francisco-based Webflow announced layoffs on Wednesday. Employees were abruptly locked out of company accounts without warning. CEO Linda Tong stated AI tools transformed website development. This prompted a difficult decision to restructure the team. The exact number of affected workers remains unclear.
San Francisco, California
https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech/article/webflow-layoffs-tech-san-francisco-22279561.php
Wix is reducing its employee count by 20 percent. CEO Avishai Abrahami confirmed this decision. He cited the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. Fluctuating international currency values also added pressure. The company aims for faster decisions with fewer leadership layers.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/28/wix-layoffs-ai-exchange-rates.html
I recently participated in a high-level meeting where it was communicated that Global intends to transition remaining employees to the vendor InfoSys through a “rebadging” process rather than conducting direct layoffs with severance packages.
During the discussion, concerns were raised regarding whether employee tenure, PTO accruals, bonuses, and severance eligibility would be honored under this transition. When specifically asked about severance obligations tied to rebadging, Matt Tracy reportedly stated: “It won’t be our problem anymore because they won’t be Global employees.”
While compensation may be presented as remaining “the same,” the loss of accrued PTO, annual bonuses, tenure recognition, and severance protections represents a substantial reduction in overall employee value and security. Many employees are concerned that this transition is structured to shift operational knowledge to InfoSys while reducing Global’s long-term financial obligations to existing staff.
Based on what was communicated, there appears to be a broader plan to transition significant portions of Operations to InfoSys over the next year.
For employees who have remained through repeated restructurings, increased workloads, uncertainty, and sustained organizational stress, this feels deeply unfair and dismissive of the loyalty and contributions that have kept these teams functioning.
Employees are not asking for special treatment. The expectation is simply fair treatment and reasonable protections during any transition process, including:
Without the current teams, there is no operational continuity or transfer of institutional knowledge. Employees should not be expected to facilitate a transition that materially disadvantages them without meaningful protections in place.
This is not a call for insubordination. It is a request that employees be treated fairly, transparently, and with respect for the years of work and dedication they have given to the company.
Cybersecurity company SentinelOne plans to lay off hundreds of employees. The cuts are expected to affect approximately 10% of its global workforce. This totals around 300 employees worldwide. The company faces intense competition and slightly weakened profitability. SentinelOne will announce the layoffs with its financial statements.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bk7cn6rxfx
How concerned would you be about RIF of your role, if your team received a request from your AVP for individual mid-year accomplishments to be sent to them in a doc, 2-3 weeks before the official Mid-Year Accomplishments submission portal is open?
To me, it signals more of a 'why should we keep you' than an official performance appraisal, but maybe I'm paranoid.
I am one of the so called lucky ones who did not get terminated but put in the redeployment pool and STILL have not heard as they have till June 30. Anyone else hear anything yet?
If Nike was doing things right then 18 months under EH should have come out with next generation of new designs and new strategy as to how to attack and new story line. Cricket~?
Instead from EH all we hear same old recycled corporate restructure narrative, at this time frankly it is getting old.
I was at UA when sh-t was going down and they played the same movie so I have seen it before. Promises and promises until the CEO cannot lie no more and next CEO comes in until he cannot BS no more on and on until the company is done.
@cx+1kr2mtsk2 said it well.
According to estimates, the move is part of a broader global round of cuts, with the Israeli operation expected to be affected as well. PayPal’s Israeli site currently employs between 200 and 250 workers, most of them data scientists and software engineers. In addition to cybersecurity systems, the local teams also develop core components of the company’s user experience and mobile applications.
https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hypw4t4eme
Every week I hear about somebody new being let go. No announcement, no explanation, nothing. I've started getting near panic attacks because of it. I want to go back to the time when job security was an actual thing.
Sorry to those impacted today. Notifications have gone out and will continue throughout the morning. I recommend updating your LinkedIn profile to “Open to Work,” as recruiters may reach out given awareness of today’s layoffs. If you choose to engage, please ensure they are from a reputable company.
We need more thinning of the herd.
And when that happens, it tells you all you need to know about this place. It means being unemployed and uncertain is somehow less stressful than staying here one more day. Think about how bad things have to get for that to make sense. That is where we are now.