#layoffs

One problem Nike has that doesn't get discussed enough is how they are so reluctant to promote people anymore. The promotions wave after this round of layoffs is hardly what it should have been when you stretch that over years of time that they froze nearly all promotions.

It's a self-defeating circle: do nothing to advance people, let them get TOO expert in their roles that they get bored, productivity suffers, now they have a case to lay you off because you deliver "poor quality work". Sure, not everyone gets a promotion, but we routinely see people complain on here about how few people ever got a promotion, and how many talented hard working people have left over the past 5 years.

Did any of these incompetent imbeciles ever stop and think about that spiral of enshittification? They must know this cycle is of their own making and is a key reason why talent that remains are in such a weird place.

"Additionally, because Leggett & Platt's business is complementary to Somnigroup's
businesses, we would expect to not only retain most of Leggett & Platt's management team and employees, whose knowledge, experience and talent would be invaluable to the
Somnigroup organization, but also provide them future career opportunities in the broader Somnigroup organization. We also expect to retain a significant presence in Carthage."

Sure.

Johnson & Wales Makes List of 44 schools on the brink of closing. More mass layoffs coming.

https://www.educationnext.org/the-financial-risk-of-declining-enrollment-to-midsize-colleges-analysis-private-institutions-new-england/

people in my office were laid off yesterday. Anyone else?

Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation, a manufacturer of electrical and mechanical tubing and conduit, including steel, plastic and aluminum products for use in building and in various products like traffic safety, announced layoffs beginning in January.
The move will permanently lay off 205 people, Mindy Cline, vice president of human resources for Atkore, the brand’s parent company, wrote in a letter to the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

State Dept finalizes mass layoffs, says employees won’t be reinstated under shutdown-ending deal
Federal News Network
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:27:43 GMT

The State Department is notifying some employees targeted by mass layoffs... their official separation date is imminent / & is not affected by a shutdownending spending deal that forced some agencies to rescind layoff notices.

While a minority of the layoffs discussed during third-quarter earnings were attributed to AI, the AI-related share increased notably through 2025, growing to just above 15% in the quarter. But more broadly, he highlighted that the companies discussing AI in the context of their workforce or layoffs “indeed appear to be pulling back disproportionately on hiring.”

https://fortune.com/2025/12/02/are-layoffs-related-to-ai-job-opening-goldman-sachs/

Did they just layoff a large portion of SMB management and senior management in California (or did they all just quit)? Anyone have details?

I’ve heard so many different versions of what’s coming and when that I can barely keep track anymore. I know we’re in trouble. It would just be nice to know what’s ahead so we can at least try to prepare.

I know it wasn’t about my performance, but it still stings. Whether you want it to or not, it makes you feel invalidated. And by all accounts, finding another job isn’t going to be easy. It just su-ks.

With the move to the cloud for all customers, will they get rid of all the VMware people ?

Layoffs confirmed by a senior leader at my plant that has majority experience in the corporate offices. They said it will impact a lot of corporate positions & may also impact some field roles. They said it’ll happen end of this week early next so brace yourselves! They’re blaming it on the merge but we all know they’re out sourcing roles to Mexico etc

Came across this while scrolling through our board, checking for updates. OP: @b5+1kbdhf394

What jobs are getting axed ?

Outright Games is making 27 employees redundant. The Chicken Run: Eggstraction and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed publisher said the decision will enable it to adapt to shifting market conditions.

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/uk-publisher-outright-games-confirms-layoffs

if you’re an account specialist in corporates you might be cooked 8/10. If you haven’t received your RIF notification already well you’re either safe or they’re coming for you too. I mean they’re eliminating directors, managers, and account specialists. So it doesn’t seem like anyone is spared. It seems like a lot of these people are being let go. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter - blur

Saw an article that the full ISG team was let go

Anyone get to take their kid to work and show them how cool was Verizon is and then have to tell the same child that you were kicked to the curb?

Heard that WFRs continue on a smaller scale. Any major mass layoffs planned?

Love to see VPs/Sr.Dir/Dirs let go first…will save Veritas tons of $$$$.

Hi, any word on today’s layoffs? I am on vacay this week, but kinda stressing. Anyone got updates?
I heard it's not going to be pretty at all.

Sales reps, category managers, and at least one branch manager.
Private Equity noise getting louder.

• The Mole

Intel use “I am the only US semi” excuses to politically hammer/block other companies. It is politics and unfair competition.

After 15 years at Verizon leading AI initiatives, I was swept up in the latest RIF which was ironic, given that one of my current projects was highlighted in Dan’s recent AI pitch.

I began transitioning responsibilities to a senior colleague, only to be told today that I should now train a new hire in India. Same title as mine, brought on last week, fresh out of a 2021 graduation, yet his resume reads like he mentored Sam Altman. Apparently, “worked exclusively with US companies in India” is the new definition of deep experience.

When I asked my Sr. Director for clarity, the response was : “This is out of my hands. More org and budget changes coming soon.”
Translation: brace yourself, the outsourcing wave is just beginning.

Let’s be clear, Verizon isn’t cutting costs by hiring “cheap labor.” as I see some oblivious people saying, these contracts start at $40 an hour and can climb past $60, often padded with fantasy resumes. The difference is they’re remote, from small towns where overhead is low, while Verizon keeps cashing in here in the US.

So don’t fall for the AI fairy tales or the “Verizon values” slogans. The reality is simple:We U.S. employees are being replaced, while our politicians & news outlets are busy with nonsense and the greedy companies keeps pocketing the profits.

For once I don't think it's layoffs because they'd be happy to announce that given any opportunity. I'm not sure what it is instead though.

I noticed that some of the people who were laid off ended up with different end dates, and I'm confused about how that works or what the reason behind it might be.

Notifications went out this morning

3 Arizona employers announced mass layoffs in November 2025
azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:10:13 GMT
Three employers based in Arizona announced mass layoffs. These significant workforce reductions were made public in November 2025. The news indicates a substantial impact on the job market within the state. While individual company names are not specified in the headline, the collective action is notable. This means numerous employees across Arizona are facing job displacement.

City: Not specified
State: Arizona

Procrastinators of layoff doom, here is a record of totals for Ford employees.

I will post the link again when the 2025 numbers are updated.

Let see how correct the predictors of large layoffs for 2025 actually were.

https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/f/employees/

You all can call me “blur”. I was behind the silent layoffs post. Few people just got laid off in content ops. I know that’s just a small update but will release more soon. Feel free to confirm what I said. Nothing I say is a lie. I work for the people. F these corps. See ya later skrrr.

It looks like another round is starting at Hughes this week.

Asking for a friend. What would be their response?

So ridiculous, toxic environment, years of dei hires with no experience, culture is like working at a buss terminal. HR & Labor Relations work together to sc--w you and make this job uncomfortable. Im still here for now but good luck to those laid off. Besides the paycheck what did you really accomplish.

Not sure if mgmt will attempt to bolster the Q4 results with more layoffs. The October 15-20% cuts will be included in Q4 but the goodwill reporting delays cannot be further delayed.

Insights on plans to capture further headcount reductions in 2025?

This month will there be IA for the 13,000 working through it ? Heard mixed messages

Someone needs to investigate Verizon and it's executives. There's no way they aren't hiding things that would get them thrown in prison. Stock manipulation, earnings manipulation, growth manipulation, taking bonuses while laying off employees, allowing outsourced calls centers to steal customers information to then be used by scammers (which we all know come mainly from overseas), ECT ECT. I'm sure the secrets they hide keep them up at night. Enough is enough!!!

Dead yet? Wondering how long the leadership can rest and vest doing nothing but errands for Uncle Hock. Lord knows nothing engineering related could have happened after I left the funhouse of mirrors that is bcom.

It’s funny how management was always telling us to sell sell sell, follow the prices even if I had to sell to 90 year old lady who is being transferred to assisted living facility who needs a landline just so she can talk to her son every Sunday but I have to ask her does she stream and she don’t know what that is. All of a sudden we customer focused it’s now be nice to the customer do what’s right for the customer, whatever, we have always said that but this regime was always about money money money and now look Dan laying people off left and right. We did this to our selves! Yes everyone is in the business to make money but let’s use common sense. Customer dies , but you want us to ask the daughter or son do they want to take over the internet. Yeah change this sh-t Dan!!

Free weekend meals going away
What else is getting taken away ?

You all the layoffs in 2026 will be brutal
We can all feel it coming
Brace yourself it’s going to be bad

Can you all sense it?

so flaming...

mindi cox of o.c. tanner says skipping them sends the wrong cultural message

simple, sincere gestures—letters, small parties, practical gifts—go a long way

most employees plan to attend celebrations this year, showing a desire for positivity

compensation talks should stay separate from holiday appreciation

https://fortune.com/2025/11/24/should-companies-throw-holiday-parties-after-layoffs-employee-gifts-economic-uncertanity-morale/

major layoffs happened at disney, warner bros, and paramount

many layoffs affected rank-and-file employees and mid-level execs

recruiters say past success doesn’t guarantee future leadership roles

some expect recovery in the job market by 2026

many laid-off workers are simplifying their lives to survive

new jobs, when found, often come with pay cuts, up to 50%

starting a business in hollywood is no longer stigmatized

many former execs are starting independent ventures

hollywood workers are trying to adapt to the tough new job landscape

the current job market remains tight for entertainment industry professionals