#layoffs

Anyone heard that?

I've been working two separate roles at Nike, simultaneously. They let go one whole department last month for one of my positions. And they just offered me half the pay I was getting for my other position. I plan to make next week my last week.

Looks like T-Mobile will buy kinetic, and more layoffs coming. Uniti executives definitely securing their seats in he-l

Are they trying to get back to pre pandemic numbers in personnel?

If you have been let go, How old were you when you were laid off, and what was your years in service?

I worked doing UM review going on 5 years, but no contract no job. I decided to stay with company on a different team, WORSE mistake EVER! They allow managers to speak to their subordinates any way they want, I asked for additional training and was cussed out on teams, so not as if it was my personal phone, not once, but a total of four different times, spoke with HR at the company level, NOTHING was done, in fact I was made to feel like I was wrong for attempting to advocate for myself fell on deaf ears do I left and I’m happily employed by a different MCO with a pay raise, supportive environment, and just better in every way! Upsets me that I had five years seniority and to start over, but I’m much happier just disgusted that a reputable company like Anthem wants to preach an environment of inclusion and support for all, but when it came time to back up that philosophy they fell very, very short.

How can there be this many slackers still taking advantage of wfh? I hope the next series of cuts is purely for those that are not following policy. If management is serious about RTO, they should use their data to cleanly broom the folks that are not doing their part at this point and send a message. These cuts are long overdue. All of you real estate agents, photographers, off the books carpenters, and slackers in general could go and Ford would not miss a beat.

Everybody knows the abusers in their area - I personally like the analyst in our area that lives in a multi-million dollar house on the lake and comes into the office 2 days a week - Hey, she has a successful photography business to run!

I know layoffs happen, but Oracle has created a culture of fear and uncertainty that can't be ignored. Why put in extra effort when raises are like unicorns? Why work hard when promo's are nonexistent and dry most of the time? Why give 110% when there is a layoff target on your back no matter what your value to the company?

It's nauseating to live this way

I am a 20+ year vet and years ago I would happily recommend Oracle as a place to work...not so much now. I tell anyone who will listen to go somewhere else unless you are desperate. And if you do join, stay no longer than 3 years. There just isn't an upside.

Oracle is late to almost every technical advance and plays catch-up which is how we get where we are.

It's toxic and depressing to know you are coming into the cross hairs every 3-6 months.

What the he-l is the purpose of a golf ambassador? How much did this sponsorship cost and how many employees didn’t get raises or had their VC cut short because of this?

Does anyone know if Australia was already impacted in Mar/Apr?

The E&Y people are well trained to implant bureautic procedures and redundant controls so they can bill Citi for over-time meetings

Qualcomm employs over 52k with little or nothing to show for all that. Why do you guys need so many people to collect license royalties? Companies like Broadcom generate massive revenue/market-cap per employee. You guys are in the same space right?

So what is the problem with Qualcomm being in forever in the toilet?

Everyone is focused on the closures in Texas and Illinois offices, but Albuquerque’s situation is interesting. They closed one office within the last few months but shifted everyone to Alexander, does that mean Albuquerque is actually safe, or is that just a temporary pit stop?

United Furniture Industries (UFI) terminated nearly 2,700 employees without warning. Workers received late-night text messages informing them of immediate job loss. The company cited "unforeseen business circumstances" for the decision. Layoffs were permanent, and benefits were cut without COBRA continuation. A federal lawsuit alleges a WARN Act violation.

Mississippi

https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/mississippi-furniture-maker-fires-thousands-of-employees-via-text-just-days-before-thanksgiving/

Nineteen employees of Okolona Separate School District face layoffs. The state education department assumed control of the district. Alleged financial mismanagement prompted this takeover. The layoffs are part of a reduction plan. This action aims to ensure district financial solvency.

Okolona, Miss.

https://www.wtva.com/news/19-okolona-school-district-employees-laid-off-after-state-takeover/article_7c120981-c9dd-44a4-bf52-699a76f3a469.html

Nike announced layoffs affecting 193 workers. These job cuts occurred at its Byhalia facility. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security confirmed the losses. This information was revealed on Friday. Hundreds of additional layoffs also impacted two Memphis locations.

Byhalia, Mississippi

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/04/03/nike-layoffs-byhalia-mississippi-center.html

Dell is the biggest offender of age discrimination in the industry. Everyone currently being laid off is over 40. Does anyone know someone currently being laid off who is under 40? I sure don't. Fu-K Dell!!

Oracle will eliminate 654 jobs in the Bay Area. These cuts affect Redwood City, Santa Clara, and Pleasanton. 312 positions are being cut in Redwood City. The company notified affected workers by March 31. Layoffs are scheduled to occur around June 1.

Redwood City, California

https://www.siliconvalley.com/2026/04/06/economy-tech-jobs-oracle-layoff-ai-bay-area-web-santa-clara-pleasanton/

Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna could result in layoffs. WTHR is a television station owned by Tegna. Potential job cuts are expected at WTHR. This development follows the recent company deal. The acquisition impacts operations in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis

https://www.indystar.com/videos/opinion/columnists/jacob-stewart/2026/04/06/wthr-layoffs-possible-after-nexstar-tegna-deal-indianapolis-deputy-opinion-editor-jacob-stewart/89489868007/

Cargill is planning to lay off about five percent of its workforce. An estimated 8,000 layoffs will occur across the board. Approximately 475 in-person and remote jobs will be cut at the company’s Minnetonka headquarters. Affected workers will be notified this week, with terminations beginning in February. Cargill states these changes are part of a long-term strategy.

Minnetonka, MN

https://ingstadmedia.com/cargill-announces-thousands-of-layoffs/

Middleboro will begin union negotiations this week. These sessions address potential layoffs due to a budget shortfall. Interim Town Manager Joseph Perkins announced the impact bargaining. The town faces a potential $3.3 million budget deficit. State labor laws dictate the negotiation process.

https://nemasket.theweektoday.com/article/union-negotiations-begin-potential-layoffs-loom/156891

Nike Retail Services Inc. reported 193 layoffs. These job cuts occurred on January 26. GXO Logistics also announced workforce reductions. Amplify Cell Technologies is another affected company. Over 450 workers in North Mississippi are impacted by these combined layoffs.

North Mississippi

https://dailymemphian.com/article/61588/gxo-nike-and-amplify-cell-technologies-report-layoffs

Leidos will lay off 227 employees. These layoffs affect two Maryland facilities. The locations are Fort Meade and Windsor Mill. Changes in federal contracts caused the job cuts. Leidos is a large defense contractor.

Fort Meade and Windsor Mill, Maryland

https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2026/04/07/leidos-layoffs-fort-meade-windsor-mill-contracting.html

1.) Hire exec. team of highly compensated "friends" to virtue signal
2.) Create us vs 'them' environment
3.) Have numerous employee indoctrination meetings (receive medals)
4.) Spin-off non core businesses
5.) Quarterly lay-offs of 'them'
6.) Complain that Bryan isn't Chairmen of the Board

Rinse and repeat.

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board will discuss potential staff layoffs. This update is a key item at their April 9 meeting. Trustees previously voted to eliminate 51 full-time equivalent positions by July 1. Affected employees received notification by March 15. Final decisions are required by May 15.

Sonoma, California

https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/04/06/staff-layoffs-update-to-be-provided-at-sonoma-valley-unified-schooboard-meeting/

Circle City Broadcasting LLC acquired WRTV-TV Channel 6. More than 50 WRTV staff members were terminated on Tuesday. Fewer than five of approximately 60 employees were retained by the new owner. The acquisition was completed just hours before these layoffs occurred. WRTV operations will relocate to the WISH and WNDY building.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://indianaeconomicdigest.net/Content/Default/Major-Indiana-News/Article/Layoffs-at-WRTV-in-Indianapolis-exceed-50-staff-members-as-new-owner-pledges-more-news/-3/5308/121236

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits acquired Eagle Rock Distributing Co.'s Colorado operations. Following the acquisition, Eagle Rock Distributing announced layoffs. The company filed notice with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. This notice detailed the layoff of 514 employees statewide. The job reductions will commence on June 6.

Colorado

https://socodigest.com/2026/04/06/eagle-rock-distributing-co-announces-layoffs/

San Francisco city officials began 127 job terminations. Overall, 500 city positions are slated for elimination. Layoffs target current employees; open positions will also be removed. Mayor Lurie described the cuts as both painful and necessary. The upcoming budget document will reveal more.

San Francisco, California

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/sf-mayor-begins-sending-out-layoff-notices-amid-plans-to-cut-500-jobs/

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security released its first quarterly report for 2026. This report detailed three significant layoffs in North Mississippi. It outlines Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices. Mississippi reports these notices quarterly, unlike Tennessee. The state does not require immediate public disclosure of pending WARN filings.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/business/2026/04/07/layoffs-in-desoto-and-marshall-county-mississippi/89483461007/

Will they put you on the list if you don't complete your self evaluation? I don't understand the point of doing one if they plan to cut 10k jobs.

ESPN will implement another round of layoffs. These job reductions are unrelated to the recent NFL Network merger. Cord-cutting and a potential Disney spin-off are contributing factors. A $100 million YouTube TV dispute also impacted finances. Approximately 30 off-camera positions are expected to be affected.

Bristol, Connecticut

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/layoffs-are-coming-for-espn-again

This bubble will pop soon. We had a really good run. If you want one last pop before it's gone, short the stock after it makes new ATH this spring. When the stock drops, sanjay will bring out the axe and start swinging. Be like the squirrel, protect your nuts.

I know a lot of us are worried about our jobs. I keep hearing something is coming around the end of Q2. Just thought I'd offer some tips to protect your backside (and open up the chance for other people to chip in) if something happens to you. Some of these will obviously depend on your country* etc but:

1) Download/get a copy of your employment contract (and any other associated paperwork). You should be able to download this in Fusion - personal information - document records. Do not just save it to your work laptop. Make sure to keep a copy on your own computer or wherever you can reach it in case you lose access to your work area/laptop. - This is to ensure you know the exact terms you were working to and your entitlements.

2) If you're part of any Pearson schemes or pensions, make sure to get records of that, what you've paid in, etc., any terms of schemes in reference to redundancy, and information you may need to access them if you lose access internally. It may be a pain to get the info externally.

3) Any work (that's not sensitive) you may want to use as examples for jobs in the future, make sure to save that not on your work laptop but somewhere like a secure file area or USB you can access externally.

Optional

You may want to consider joining a relevant union*, which usually offers guidance and support, especially if you think something's been done unlawfully/unfairly.

If you end up being moved to another role that's not suitable (perhaps in the hopes of them making you leave rather than paying out for redundancy), this is where having your contract will come in handy, if there isn't a clear violation (perhaps due to vagueness in your contract). You need to keep a record of everything in writing and make it clear that you have not agreed to the changes and are working 'under protest' while it gets addressed (this is where a union may come in handy).

Please feel free to add any other tips here, trying to be helpful. Hate to see people get shafted by big companies and want us to be prepared if something should happen.

https://www.monkhouselaw.com/oracle-layoffs/

At least 80% of tech folks are not working as leadership said months ago that layoffs and reorg are coming. Yet things are still smooth and nothing is on fire.
Zero communication from tech leaders since their phony vague meetings.
Cut them and 80% of tech so we can lower ops cost and wait for some product to pull us out of this.
Embarrassed at how little work there is in tech yet 7k employees and layers upon layers of leadership.
Never forget - AC must go….

I’m due with my baby in a month and I cannot help but feel so bitter. I was laid off back in February and have felt nothing but stress since. Genuinely hate myself for ever considering joining this company.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/oracle-hires-new-cfo-950k-salary-thousands-face-layoffs

What is happening right now is not just a restructuring on paper. It is something people are living through every day, with stress, sadness, confusion, and a growing sense of injustice.

Many of the engineers being impacted are not low performers. They are experienced people who carry years of product knowledge. They know the history, the logic, the complexity, the technical choices, and all the invisible work behind the product. They are the people others turn to when things get difficult. Seeing them leave is painful, and it is hard not to wonder what will be left when so much knowledge walks out the door.

And for those who stay, the situation is not better. They are left with uncertainty, heavier workloads, and the pressure to deliver more than before with fewer people. They are expected to keep moving faster, to build better releases, and to carry on as if nothing fundamental has changed. But something has changed. A lot has changed.

For the past two years, teams have been asking for support. More hiring. Better direction. Clearer product decisions. These concerns were raised again and again. People spoke up because they cared, because they wanted the product to succeed, because they could already see the risks ahead. Today, it feels deeply unfair to watch engineering carry the consequences while the deeper product and strategic issues remain untouched.

There is now a real sense of loss inside the teams. People feel lost. People feel demotivated. People are trying to stay professional, but the truth is that morale has been hit hard. When almost half of an R&D organization is affected, this is not a small adjustment. It changes everything. It changes the atmosphere, the trust, the energy, and the belief people had in what they were building together.

This is not written to attack anyone. It is written to say out loud what many are feeling quietly. You cannot remove so many of the people who know how to build, maintain, and improve a product, then expect the same product to become stronger overnight. You cannot ask the remaining teams to do more with less, with more pressure and less support, and pretend this is a normal situation.

Behind all of this, there are human beings. Engineers who gave years of effort, thought, and commitment. Teams who tried to raise concerns early. People who genuinely cared about the product and where it was going. That is why this hurts so much.

Sometimes the real damage is not visible in a headcount reduction. It is visible in the knowledge lost, the trust broken, and the people left wondering how they are supposed to keep going like this.

It's coming by 15th. Affects UHC/Optum Tech. They have already hired a large number of people in India and now laying off US employees.
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