#layoffs

Welp! Got my notification this morning. To say I’m surprised would be a lie. I was let go due to a personal vendetta but hey life goes on. I’m actually relieved. Centene is a sinking ship that I’m happy to be off of lol

They offered VSP. Then they turned down a fifth of people who said yes. Now they're laying folks off involuntarily. Why? Why didn't they just approve everybody who said yes?

AMD is doing a string of acquisitions lately with the most recent one being Taalas. I've heard that things are already dicey internally@amd

But are layoffs actually on the horizon because of these acquisitions ? Any chatter?

What a weird set of circumstances. I want to leave. They pushed my VSP to 11/27. People want to stay and nope.

In the past, layoffs were final. They took a day or two to let everybody know and after that we could refocus on our work. Now, even after this round is done, we know more will be coming. In a month, two, or six, but we all know it's coming. There's no reprieve anymore. Just constant stressing.

I am KY UM Medicaid any word. We have continued to asked and been told that there is no reason to worry we are busy. Also that vsp were not approved until September of next year. Which I did not believe.

Managers are aware of what’s happening but they pretend they don’t. For certain leadership got to choose who stays and who goes. It doesn’t seem to amaze me coming from this toxic environment. I knew I was going to get this call today and was on top of the list. Leadership is intimidated by people who speak up and don’t brown nose. I know that I will definitely find a place where I will be appreciated and valued!

#OpenToWork posts are already starting to pop up, they can be indicative of what's being hit.

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IS THERE GOING TO BE ANOTHER LAYOFF 08/2026…. OPTUM/UHC

So are they done with stores, if not what’s the final number and time frame?

Hope everyone gets the outcome they want. But please be careful getting comfortable here. They are in a mad rush to implement AI across the board and outsource what they can’t. If you get a stay of execution today, don’t think for one second you are no longer on death row. Use this as time to plan your next move.

Got my message at 9am.

Good luck everyone! I'm surprisingly not upset. I think it's because I always felt like we were triplicating work already done by bigger teams. Maybe I will feel some type of way later, but right now, it's just indifference.

Who's hoping they are on the list?

Layoffs have started and there is no end in sight. Sad to see so many post on LinkedIn.

Checking on colleagues. All quiet in my area.

Over 300 employees at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will lose their jobs. This layoff is due to a contract change for parking management services. SP Plus, the current provider, will see its contract end. LAZ Parking Texas LLC will take over the airport's parking operations. The affected workers will be laid off on September 30th.

https://communityimpact.com/grapevine-colleyville-southlake/transportation/more-than-300-sp-plus-workers-to-be-laid-off-from-the-airport-in-late-september/

What's the point of all of these recruiting and connection events they're doing for interns, new employees etc. they are just going to be working the same dead end jobs we are, one day here gone the next, or one day working on a project next day reallocated to something completely different.

Fluor Enterprises Inc. is implementing layoffs affecting 66 employees. This action was formally announced through a WARN notice. The company has a significant presence in Alabama, with operations in multiple cities. These reductions follow earlier reports of widespread IT job cuts. The layoffs commenced at the end of July.

https://www.al.com/business/2026/08/construction-company-begins-layoffs-affecting-66-employees-in-alabama.html

Bay Minette, Alabama

Ubisoft Entertainment is facing scrutiny regarding its recent workforce reductions at its Red Storm Entertainment studio. This follows an earlier wave of job cuts, raising questions about the aggregation of layoffs under the federal WARN Act. The Act mandates 60-day notice for mass layoffs or plant closings, with significant penalties for violations. Employers must consider all employment losses within a 90-day window to determine WARN Act applicability. This situation highlights the complexities of multi-round reductions and legal compliance for employers.

Cary, North Carolina

https://www.marketscreener.com/news/when-the-layoffs-come-what-north-carolina-employers-need-to-know-about-the-warn-act-ce7f50d3d18cf726

Visa recently conducted a significant workforce reduction, impacting approximately 7% of its employees. This restructuring effort involved the elimination of around 2,600 positions across various levels of the company. The cuts included a notable number of senior roles, such as six vice presidents and 37 senior directors. Company leadership cited evolving work methods and the influence of artificial intelligence as key drivers for this organizational change. These layoffs occurred alongside the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings report and a substantial acquisition.

Foster City, California

https://hrexecutive.com/visa-layoffs-reach-senior-ranks-including-six-vps-and-37-senior-directors/

Good news! Leadership has decided to offer VSP to the old people (55+) It's time to move into the future and get rid of the old people who don't do nothing.

E.W. Scripps, a major television company, has implemented significant layoffs across its national operations. This wave of job cuts has impacted Western New York, resulting in the dismissal of eight employees at WKBW. The affected staff members will depart at the end of the current month. These changes follow the departure of a long-time morning show co-anchor for a role outside of the media industry. The company has not provided further details on the scope of these nationwide reductions.

Buffalo, New York

https://thenew961.com/layoffs-wkbw-buffalo-new-york/

TikTok is closing its Nashville office and laying off 250 employees. This move impacts the team responsible for content review on the platform. The company cited streamlining operations and aligning teams for long-term growth as reasons for the closure. TikTok is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence for content moderation. This decision comes as the company operates under a new U.S. joint venture structure.

Nashville, Tennessee

https://balleralert.com/tiktok-layoffs-nashville-office-closure/

Joel and Benji Madden's livestreaming platform, Veeps, has reportedly laid off staff at several prominent music publications. These outlets include Alternative Press, BrooklynVegan, Revolver, and Goldmine. The news has drawn significant criticism from fans, musicians, and journalists alike. Many view this as a betrayal to the independent music journalism scene that once supported the Madden brothers' band, Good Charlotte. As of now, no official statement has been released by the Madden brothers, Veeps, or Live Nation regarding the reported layoffs.

New York, NY

https://parade.com/entertainment/madden-brothers-veeps-controversy-explained-good-charlotte-layoffs-backlash

Mass layoffs have impacted four prominent music journalism outlets, leading to industry-wide condemnation. The publications affected include Alternative Press, BrooklynVegan, Revolver, and Goldmine. These cuts were enacted by Veeps, a live-streaming platform co-founded by Joel and Benji Madden. The move has drawn significant backlash, particularly given the role these outlets played in the early careers of bands like Good Charlotte. Additionally, former employees have come forward with allegations of workplace harassment.

New York, NY

https://ghostcultmag.com/madden-brothers-veeps-layoffs-alternative-press-brooklynvegan-revolver-goldmine/

Nearly 12,000 jobs have been eliminated across Washington state in 2026, impacting 84 companies. Major technology and communications firms like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are among those with the largest workforce reductions. The state's Employment Security Department tracks these layoffs through its WARN portal. Displaced workers may qualify for unemployment benefits and retraining programs. This trend highlights a challenging economic period for the state's workforce.

Washington

https://newstalkkit.com/washington-biggest-job-layoffs-of-2026/

Avamere Health Services is implementing a significant restructuring plan. This initiative will result in the elimination of 129 positions starting in September. Further workforce reductions are scheduled for October and subsequent months. The company is shifting its focus from skilled nursing to senior housing and home-based services. These layoffs are not associated with any union.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.aol.com/articles/tigard-healthcare-provider-announces-100-220513000.html

Over 250 Minnesota workers will lose their jobs as four companies filed WARN notices in July. These filings indicate mass layoffs or facility closures across the state. Northern Iron in St. Paul is ceasing operations entirely by year-end, impacting 86 employees. Pearson's Candy Company will close its St. Paul manufacturing facility, affecting 80 workers due to financial unsustainability. Acuity Brands Lighting is closing its Winona plant, with an unspecified number of employees affected. Transdev Services in Rochester will close its facility after its city contract ends, impacting approximately 84 employees.

St. Paul, MN

https://patch.com/minnesota/saintpaul/these-mn-companies-had-mass-layoffs-july-list

Resource Label Group is closing one of its Nashville locations. This action will result in job losses for some employees. The article does not specify the exact number of workers affected. The facility's closure date is also not provided. Further details are reserved for subscribers.

Nashville, Tennessee

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2026/08/07/resource-label-group-closure-layoffs.html

https://www.fastcompany.com/91586807/tech-layoffs-august-2026-update-tiktok-etsy-zillow-slash-jobs?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

Tennessee has experienced over 5,100 layoffs through the first half of the year. Shelby County alone saw nearly 1,500 of these job reductions. The article indicates a significant increase in workforce reductions across the state. Specific companies and sectors contributing to this figure are not detailed in the provided text. This trend suggests a challenging economic environment for employment in the region.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/08/07/tennessee-layoffs-metro-comparison-june-2026.html

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has eliminated 26 positions due to federal funding reductions and delays. This action reflects broader financial challenges impacting research institutions nationwide. The affected roles supported scientific research and institutional operations. WHOI relies heavily on government grants and contracts for its funding. These layoffs highlight the vulnerability of scientific endeavors to federal budget fluctuations.

Woods Hole, Massachusetts

https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/local/2026/08/08/woods-hole-oceanographic-institution-layoffs-cape-cod-falmouth/91118431007/

Enrique just continuing to ruin the mental health of all employees with his absolute lies and gaslighting

This company is criminal

If you're letting people go just do it already and stop talking rubbish

Forcing people to quit by destroying the morale in the whole company

The whole board should be scrapped

Transcript: The 500 billion dollar company Oracle is now on the brink of bankruptcy.
And the situation is only getting worse.
Let me explain.
The company has now taken on over 130 billion dollars to rapidly build A I.
Data centers to satisfy. Their over $638 billion in demand for A I capacity.
Now it doesn't sound that crazy until you look at the numbers closer.
Nearly 50% of the entire demand comes from just one company
Open A I. The same company that lost over $38 billion last year
and is on track to lose over $27 billion this year.
The Company has no path to profitability
and if they pull out their commitments to Oracle,
then they have a 300 billion dollar problem.
And investors are already anticipating this is going to happen.
The cost of insuring Oracle's debt has skyrocketed to over 200 basis points,
which is even higher than when Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008.
But it gets worse. The same man
that made over a billion dollars shorting the housing market in 2008,
Michael Burry, just put out a massive short position on Oracle.
And if he's right like he usually is,
then this could collapse the entire A I bubble.

Source:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN8Ru8Ujp/

HR’s KPI seems simple: fire smoothly as many people as possible. No fairness, no compassion, no consideration just cut people ruthlessly to protect their own positions. Apparently, job security in HR means making sure everyone else loses theirs first.

Welcome to Nike Innovation, where we fearlessly reimagine everything except leadership, accountability, and how people are treated.

Here, “innovation” means arranging the same executives into exciting new organizational charts and announcing the results in a presentation titled The Future of Innovation.

The process is revolutionary:

Talented people generate the ideas.
Talented people do the work.
Management adds “strategic guidance.”
Leadership presents the outcome.
The people who created it are reorganized, deprioritized, or shown the door.

That’s the famous Nike carrot-and-stick model.

The carrot: You get to tell people you work at Nike Innovation—the magical place where the future of sport is supposedly invented.

The stick: You eventually realize the most carefully engineered product is management’s protection of management.

Failure is pushed downward.
Credit is pulled upward.
Accountability disappears somewhere in the middle.

But don’t worry: after treating the people doing the work as disposable, leadership will schedule an all-hands meeting about courage, belonging, vulnerability, and putting athletes at the center.

Because nothing says “innovation culture” like frightened employees listening to protected executives explain the importance of taking risks.

Nike Innovation doesn’t have a shortage of brilliant people or powerful ideas. It has a system that consumes both while congratulating itself for being visionary.

The employees innovate.
Management appropriates.
The PowerPoint celebrates.

And when the people responsible for the work are finally exhausted or eliminated, leadership can proudly announce another transformation.

Nike Innovation: If we rename the dysfunction often enough, eventually someone might mistake it for progress.

The City of Dallas has unveiled a proposed $5.66 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This plan includes the elimination of 296 jobs to achieve $17.3 million in savings. City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert cited rising costs, evolving resident expectations, and rapid technological advancements as drivers for this reorganization. Despite these cuts, funding for the Dallas Police Department is slated for an increase, with plans to hire hundreds of new officers. The budget also details reductions in library services, parks and recreation, and transportation and public works departments.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-budget-shortfall-layoffs-kimberly-tolbert-ai-july-2026/