#layoffs

Have people already been notified?

This seems to be a recurring theme with TR and it’s not a good look… This seems to be especially prevalent among Thomson Reuters employees in Minnesota.

https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesota/s/LMkqKVMUf6

Trying to find any positivity at work has become more draining than the work itself, so I have stopped trying. Now I just cross off another day on the calendar each evening and remind myself how much closer I am to retirement. The people who make decisions here have made it clear that they do not value the people who have been here the longest, and I am done pretending otherwise.

He’s exactly the kind of person others have described. He posts our personal information on on Gemini, exaggerates his knowledge of tech and telecom, and then dismisses or talks down to people who actually know what they’re doing. He’s a sc-mmy person, and unfortunately more managers like him keep getting hired. If layoffs happen, people in positions like his should be first on the list. The CSSC needs a drastic change.

I know this is a franchiser, but I think it's only a matter of time before we start feeling the heat as well. I'm already noticing a drop in foot traffic at my location. It's nothing drastic, but if the economy continues its downward spiral and tariffs continue to beat us up, we might be looking at layoffs as well.

Not the usual "every other Tuesday" thing, but anything more substantial all of us should worry about?

I'd expect more people running for the door considering the current situation at SAS, but the fact is that the only reason turnover is low right now is that the job market is a disaster. People are not staying because they love it here. They are staying because they have nowhere else to go.

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/05/250-nj-jobs-at-risk-as-pharma-company-announces-more-layoffs.html

We've been through so many layoffs in the last few years that I can't even feel stressed or worried anymore ahead of the next round. I'm just numb. I honestly can't tell if that's a good or a bad thing.

Do we have any idea how many are still left to be laid off?

Not for good, of course, but is there any chance we'll go back to having one major round a year and being done with it?

Now comes the time where I’m challenged to “prove it in 30 different ways, name names and how you know with details all the while not revealing who you are”.

Believe me or not, don’t care either way.

CVS Health, the corporate operator of Hartford-based Aetna, notified state and city officials that 313 employees assigned to Aetna’s Hartford office would be laid off between April 3 and July 31. A total of 17 of the affected employees live in Connecticut and work remotely. The company cited operational changes in CVS Health Aetna’s Small Group business segment.

Parkhurst Dining will permanently close its Kenosha campus operations. This closure follows the termination of its contract with Carthage College. The company will lay off 160 workers. Operations are set to cease by July 3. All affected employees have received permanent separation notices.

Kenosha, WI

https://patch.com/wisconsin/across-wi/160-workers-lose-jobs-after-dining-company-loses-carthage-college-contract

Washington State University will cut its budget by almost $12 million. The largest portion, over $8 million, targets campuses. WSU Everett faces a 10% cut, and WSU Vancouver a 15% cut. Position reductions are expected at affected campuses. Academic colleges and the Graduate School also received budget reductions.

Washington

https://dailyevergreen.com/197165/news/admin/wsu-to-trim-nearly-12-million-from-university-budget-warns-of-layoffs-at-satellite-campuses/

Novartis Pharmaceuticals plans to cut 76 jobs at its East Hanover headquarters. These reductions are effective starting August 21. This brings the total job losses for the company this year to 250. The global dr-gmaker announced 114 cuts in March and 60 in April. Despite these cuts, Novartis plans a $23 billion U.S. infrastructure investment.

East Hanover, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/05/250-nj-jobs-at-risk-as-pharma-company-announces-more-layoffs.html

Electrolux Consumer Products Inc. faces a WARN Act investigation. This concerns a potential mass layoff at its Anderson, South Carolina facility. On May 15, 2026, 1,139 employees were laid off. The federal WARN Act mandates 60 days' notice for such events. The investigation seeks to determine if Electrolux provided proper notice.

Anderson, South Carolina

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/05/22/electrolux-warn-act-investigation/

Oregon's K-12 schools are experiencing an educational crisis. Districts statewide face declining enrollment, budget deficits, and reduced federal funding. This situation is leading to widespread budget cuts and faculty layoffs. Portland Public Schools plans a $50 million budget reduction impacting 288 faculty members. Gresham-Barlow and Reynolds School District also announced significant staff reductions. These cuts affect various programs, including instructional coaches, tutoring, and arts pathways.

Portland, Oregon

https://psuvanguard.com/oregon-k-12-schools-face-education-funding-cuts/

Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. plans to close its Bowling Green, Ohio plant. The facility closure is scheduled by the end of 2027. This plant manufactures sealing systems and components. These products are supplied to the automotive industry. This marks the company's second Ohio plant closure in six months.

Bowling Green, Ohio

https://www.rubbernews.com/company-moves/rn-cooper-standard-automotive-ohio-plant-closure/

I must be brain dead for even considering coming back and working at citi after layoffs. Citi has the highest offer and has better exit package. I have another offer with lower compensation. They go through a fair share of layoffs but nothing beats citi.

New reality is layoffs are everywhere. Do I work for citi with higher pay and exit package or go lower pay and minimal exit package? What would a sane person do? Work will su-k anywhere and probably citi has the highest toxicity.

And it's simple. I think they just need to free up budget to pay the three new ex-Microsoft ProdOps executives they just brought in.

It's significantly after June

Cisco is a pump and dump for Chuck and the board. Cisco doesn't innovate anymore, it just buys other companies, slaps the Cisco logo on it, and calls it macaroni. The ONLY way Cisco can boost the stock price is by (A) laying off employees or (B) Buying something. But it's short term ..the stock goes up for a bit , levels off and comes back down. If you have or get RSU, (more like IOU) it's a carrot on a stick. When they lay you off you lose any unvested stock. Start looking for jobs but if your in good financial shape, hold on as long as possible until your RSUs vest. The layoffs will pick up the pace, export more within 6 months. DON'T VOLUNTEER ANY AUTOMATION IDEAS! Your sc--wing your co-workers over. Make yourself as indispensable as possible by taking on as much work as possible (especially if your customer billable). If you work in Collab/WebEx ..time to change technology path...learn SDWAN or Security.

Why aren’t tech workers in countries with weak labor protections organizing unions? The Samsung chip employees’ strike and subsequent payout amid record profits shows it works. TSMC workers may be next. So what’s actually stopping unionization in tech? At places like NetApp, it feels like a race to the bottom.

Kimball County Transit Service (KCTS) plans to close its transfer facility. The closure will occur by June 15. Reduced state funding over two years necessitated this action. This decision aims to prevent employee layoffs and service reductions. Passenger transfers will now happen at the main KCTS building.

Kimball, Nebraska

https://rivercountry.newschannelnebraska.com/story/279751518/kcts-transfer-station-to-close-next-month

UPS closed the midnight shift at its 43rd Street hub in Manhattan. This action is part of the company's "Network of the Future" restructuring drive. Workers faced job elimination or difficult split-shift arrangements. UPS has eliminated 48,000 jobs since 2024 and plans further cuts. The company aims to reduce labor costs and increase profit margins.

New York City, New York

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/23/mzuy-m23.html

Navitas Systems announced 82 job layoffs. The company also plans to close one or two of its Ann Arbor locations. These changes stem from a business refocus by its owner. East Penn Manufacturing is strengthening its Motive Power Lithium battery business. The layoffs are scheduled from July 11 to October 31.

Ann Arbor, MI

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/82-workers-laid-off-closures-coming-for-ann-arbor-energy-storage-provider/ar-AA23cDpL

Anyone who thinks there's a real plan behind all this, with every detail figured out, is kidding themselves. We've watched the same pattern play out, mainly cuts based on the bottom line, while bad managers and useless roles sail through. The only difference afterward? More work for the people who stay. And yeah, it's always worse.

SDH Education West, LLC, doing business as Sodexo, filed WARN notices. The company plans to lay off 489 employees in Phoenix. Sodexo provides catering and facilities management services. Its Arizona partnership was with Grand Canyon University. These job cuts contribute to a rising unemployment rate in the state.

Phoenix, AZ

https://patch.com/arizona/phoenix/nearly-500-laid-major-phoenix-company

Hey folks?
Is it true that whole IBM EMEA Talent Acquisition Team (90%) is laid off who was supporting Kyndryl Account?
Only a few are retained who were on B5.

Any comments?

Many public universities are implementing significant budget cuts. These actions include hiring freezes, layoffs, and structural changes. Universities face declining enrollment, reduced state funding, and rising costs. Several institutions, including the University of Oregon and Portland State, announced staff reductions. Oakland City University suspended all undergraduate programs and laid off 167 employees.

https://universitybusiness.com/cuts-and-hiring-freezes-spread-as-spring-semester-closes/

After every layoff round, they grow even more. I think most of us have stopped even trying to meet them. Not that it matters in the grand scheme of things. Bending over backwards to do extra work and deliver results isn't going to save anyone's job. We'll just regret the wasted energy later.

I joined four months ago, should I be worried about layoffs?

Republic National Distributing Company plans to close all Washington facilities. This action will affect 267 employees across four sites. The company is exploring strategic alternatives, including potential sale transactions. RNDC previously signed a letter of intent to sell its Washington and Oregon markets. Employee terminations are expected to occur around July 17, 2026.

Washington

https://mynorthwest.com/local/distributor-washington/4241077

Results are great, but I haven't been here long enough to know if that means that layoffs are not a threat for now? Does Comcast cut people even when results are good? I'm asking because my old company sadly had layoffs even when we were achieving record profit.