#layoffs

Although I generally agree with the sentiment towards Sarah London, this would not have happened if our elected officials had crossed party lines to solve the issues with the cost of health insurance. Thanks to our friends in DC, people lost health coverage because it is unaffordable resulting in businesses losing business, resulting in the workers long jobs.

Make it make sense. You fire the employee who created the only system we use to track out daily work is out...but other employees were chosen to stay to now run said system....If they're reading this, you have the opportunity to claim your work bad.

MW Components is closing its Houston plant, resulting in 53 job losses. This action follows the company's recent acquisition. The manufacturer has notified the Texas Workforce Commission of the layoffs. The closure impacts a significant portion of the plant's workforce. This development marks a swift change for the newly acquired entity.

Houston, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2026/06/11/mw-components-plant-closure-layoffs.html

Energy technology firm Baker Hughes is shutting down a Houston location. This closure will result in 174 employees losing their jobs. The layoffs are scheduled to commence this month and extend into 2027. Affected roles span manufacturing, engineering, materials, purchasing, and support functions. The company has not provided a specific reason for the facility's closure.

Houston, Texas

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/07/09/baker-hughes-to-close-houston-facility-lay-off-174-employees/

Houston ISD's state-appointed board of managers has authorized a reduction in the district's workforce. This action allows administrators to eliminate or reassign hundreds of employees. The district is facing declining enrollment, which impacts state funding. This move comes as HISD continues to recruit new teachers. The board's decision has drawn criticism from elected officials and community members.

Houston, Texas

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2026/04/10/548725/hisd-board-reduction-in-force-houston-teachers-hiring-event/

A new report indicates Seattle's housing market is experiencing a significant slowdown. This decline is attributed to widespread layoffs within the tech industry, creating buyer uncertainty. Pending home sales have dropped sharply, reflecting a cautious approach from potential homeowners. Despite a slight price decrease, the median home price remains very high. The tech sector's instability is a primary driver of this market sluggishness.

Seattle, Washington

https://seattlered.com/housing/seattle-area-housing-market-slows-as-tech-layoffs-create-uncertainty-report/4119798

Initial jobless claims saw a modest increase last week, reaching 209,000. Despite this rise, the overall rate of layoffs continues to be historically low. This suggests a resilient labor market overall. The figures indicate a slight uptick rather than a significant downturn. The trend remains within a healthy range.

Washington, D.C.

https://www.kens5.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/us-applications-for-unemployment-benefits-rose-to-209000-last-week-but-layoffs-remain-at-historically-healthy-levels/616-0a57ecfc-0858-4fd0-b6b5-6b9b3837ce4d

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/houston-layoffs-jobs-2026-22369185.php

FedEx is closing two facilities in Southern California, impacting 116 employees. This is part of a larger initiative to merge delivery networks and save $2 billion. Staples and LAZ Parking also announced significant job cuts. These layoffs affect hundreds of workers across the region. The company is offering support to affected employees.

Palm Springs, Victorville, La Mirada, Sacramento, Perris, Los Angeles, Ontario

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/fedex-others-announce-layoffs-southern-100000850.html

Are people freaking out or has the excuse making and delusion started? I feel bad for the poor souls who are still there...

The Christian Broadcasting Network has announced workforce reductions affecting approximately 8.4% of its U.S. employees. This decision stems from organizational changes and a need to focus resources on future growth. The media and fundraising landscape has shifted, prompting CBN to streamline operations. These changes are part of a broader strategy to reallocate resources effectively. The organization stated it remains committed to its mission and donor stewardship.

Virginia Beach

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/christian-broadcasting-network-cbn-layoffs-virginia-beach-vb/291-75af7d52-4852-4704-84aa-87cee25b45a3

Bosch Home Comfort has laid off 200 employees at its Wichita facility. This action impacts the local workforce of the HVAC company. The exact reasons for the layoffs were not detailed in the provided text. This reduction represents a significant number of job losses for the area. The company operates within the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sector.

Wichita, Kansas

https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2025/10/22/hvac-company-lays-off-200-workers-in-wichita.html

When the Storm Hits, Stand Tall

I know there is anger. I know there is confusion. I know there are people walking into this week carrying disappointment, fear, and a whole lot of unanswered questions.

Layoffs hurt. Watching positions disappear and seeing people you respect suddenly face uncertainty is hard. And honestly, it is hard not to want to lash out.

But as we walk through this storm, remember something: you are bigger than this moment.

Take the knowledge you gained. Take the experience. Take every challenge you overcame and every lesson you learned, and use it to build what comes next.

It is okay to be angry. It is okay to be hurt. Acknowledge those feelings, but don’t let bitterness become the thing that carries you forward.

Because bitterness doesn’t hurt the company. It doesn’t change the decisions that were made. It only weighs down you.

So show the world what you are made of.

Be the leader. Be the supervisor. Be the mentor. Be the coworker who reaches back and helps someone else stand up. Be the strength that so many of us have already seen in you.

Hold onto something during this difficult time. Your experience. Your character. Your family. Your faith. Your dreams. Your next opportunity. Whatever gives you a reason to keep moving forward.

And remember: sometimes a company’s loss becomes the beginning of your greatest opportunity.

They may have made a decision about a position, but they do not get to decide your worth, your future, or what you are capable of becoming.

We are stronger than the anger.
We are stronger than the disappointment.
We are stronger than this storm.

Let them have the corporate game. We’ll take the lessons, keep our integrity, and build something better.

Hold your head high. Keep moving forward. And when you come out on the other side of this, make sure you recognize the person who refused to let a difficult chapter define the rest of the story. ❤️

Folks between stock price falling, security officers being hired on, still lack of investment into our people and buildings. It's only matter of time. AI is around the corner, the clock is ticking. Every department is leveraging Copilot more and more, external contractors are hired to leverage AI. It was fun while it lasted.

Bell Textron has laid off approximately 285 employees across three of its facilities. The affected locations include Amarillo, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; and Wichita. In addition to the layoffs, some employees will undergo a three-week furlough beginning June 15. The company cited market realities and long-term positioning as reasons for these staffing decisions. These cuts occur as Bell Textron works on developing its new MV-75 military aircraft.

Wichita, Kansas

https://www.ksn.com/news/business/wichita-workers-included-in-bell-textron-layoffs/

?

https://www.benefitspro.com/2026/08/10/centene-employees-post-about-a-new-wave-of-layoffs/

That's all I wanted to say. Pay me to leave this place and I'll dance out the door.

https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/sports/media/2026/08/13/espn-layoffs-2026-damien-woody-ryan-clark-karl-ravech/91287319007/

No other way out of this CR but LR the middle class

They could have added a zero to the six and nobody would have batted an eye. We have so many completely useless VPs who are somehow always safe. Not hard to figure out why. (hint: nepotism/cronyism)

A (now former) colleague of mine was featured in promotional LinkedIn post celebrating how great they are. Same person was laid off the very next day in the name of the Canada Transformation. You can't make it up.

Andy Pollin's final broadcast on ESPN 630 DC aired today after more than thirty years in Washington D.C. sports radio. He was a significant presence, having helped launch The Team 980 in 1992 and working alongside Tony Kornheiser for many years. Pollin was known for his candid commentary on the local football team, even when the station was under different ownership. He previously freelanced for other local stations before his tenure at Cumulus Media. The company has recently implemented layoffs across multiple markets.

Washington D.C.

https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/08/11/andy-pollin-out-espn-630-dc-layoffs

Meaning, we're so sc--wed. It's not even about being laid off, but if everybody is doing, where the he-l are we supposed to find new jobs?

FedEx layoffs continue to hit California workers; this time, the carrier will close two facilities in Palm Springs and Victorville, laying off 116 employees at the end of September, the company stated in a government filing released this week.

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-13/fedex-others-announce-layoffs-in-southern-california

How did we go from a huge enhancement EISP package to buyout anyone and everyone to no EISP yet delayed,And when it’s comes it’s going to be a regular EISP offered to only a handful of inside clerk positions.Did I miss something!!I know rumors are rumors but this was more then that .Now it’s being toned down.I mean did the company not hire enough replacements fast enough or did they just not plan for the loss of an entire older work force .Just very odd don’t matter I suppose we have a 4 year extension but what changed in few months

The owners of The Greenbrier resort will close its casino operations to facilitate a refinancing transaction. This decision is driven by significant costs associated with delays in finalizing the deal with a private credit lender. The West Virginia Lottery's lack of timely review is cited as a primary reason for the shutdown. Approximately 90 casino employees will be laid off as a result of this closure. The Justices aim to close the refinancing deal by Friday to avoid further financial penalties.

White Sulphur Springs, WV

https://www.wvgazettemail.com/business/justices-say-theyll-shutter-greenbrier-casino-lay-off-90-people-for-refinancing-deal/article_7fb84fb7-174a-430c-a46b-feb045769ea6.html

After you're laid off?

Worker productivity saw a significant acceleration in the second quarter, outpacing expectations and helping to curb labor cost gains. Initial unemployment claims saw a slight uptick, but overall layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, indicating a stable labor market. Economists suggest that the adoption of artificial intelligence may be contributing to this productivity surge. Despite these positive signs, the Federal Reserve may still consider interest rate hikes next month if inflation does not improve. The data suggests that AI buildout has not yet led to widespread job losses.

Washington

https://libn.com/?p=559782

When is next round of layoffs for IRM? With all the changes being made to risk programs, ii seems like there will a major impact.

So nice to see that our intrepid CEO took time away from his busy travel schedule to appear on the field at Yankee stadium. Always love getting these updates on our jet-setting, pl----y, CEO who does no actual work aside from finalizing decisions on how to pay us all as little as possible.

My health insurance is the only thing keeping me here. I have a preexisting condition so I truly can't take a risk with a new company. That's it. The only reason I'm still here.

I realize these types of questions get asked a lot. Searching for previous posts is ok but usually yields a variety of responses that made it difficult to determine the actual policy/practice.

Before I got laid off no one was enforcing 8 hours in the office for 3 days a week. So I went in for a bit then did most of my hours at home because I had literally no co-located coworkers.

Is there reporting now that shows if you left early to finish at home? Is it still 3 days a week (this role I applied for is in CSBB).

Assuming there's at least some leeway with Dr appts etc I don't mind being in office 3 days a week. But I thought I heard rumors of 4 or 5 days in office for some groups before I got laid off - usually investment employees.

Poor decisions, no talent, no accountability, pretty much every day is a disaster. Layoffs are just the end result.

Next week or the one after?

No president's club this year!

I'm at the slowest store in a district by a long ways. They transitioned a store that is a fair amount busier then us. We went from 7 reps down to 5 before the big layoff. Now we are losing another rep to a different store. I have not heard if they are replacing that position. But you can not run on 4 reps. Any chance they just flat out close us because we are slow enough even indirects didn't want us? Has anybody seen that play out?

Any new layoffs or news today? I feel so in the dark on whats going on as PLs are not discussing much. Our team was not impacted, but we have several who took VSP. We were also told that PHCO BH was safe for August. But I know that with so many other departments that WERE impacted, that is going to trickle down and affect us all. I keep waiting for that "transparency" that is preached about at every town hall.....

They are constantly laying people off!