#layoffs

how to make them sign me up for the layoffs

A job fair was held in Orange County to assist former Spirit Airlines employees and other job seekers. The event was organized by CareerSource Central Florida and Orange County Commissioner Nicole Wilson. It was initially intended for displaced Spirit employees but was later opened to anyone seeking employment. The fair provided a platform for attendees to connect with potential employers and exchange resumes. This initiative aimed to help individuals regain stability after sudden job losses.

Orange County, Florida

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/07/22/careersource-job-fair-connects-job-seekers-with-employers-after-spirit-layoffs/

Walmart recently announced layoffs impacting approximately 1,000 corporate employees as part of a global operational streamlining. These workforce changes are occurring as the retail giant continues to aggressively integrate artificial intelligence across its business. While the company states these are organizational adjustments, employees report increased pressure and concerns over AI-driven initiatives. Despite these layoffs, Walmart remains the world's largest private employer with 2.1 million associates globally. Shareholder proposals addressing AI's impact on worker well-being have been rejected.

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/walmart-employees

A ca--abis company is closing two cultivation facilities in Vineland due to significant financial losses. This closure will result in the elimination of 86 jobs. The parent company has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing widespread industry challenges and substantial net losses. Additionally, the firm intends to divest its three South Jersey dispensaries, which represent its sole market presence in the state. These actions reflect a broader withdrawal from the U.S. market.

Vineland, New Jersey

https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/money/business/2026/07/22/cannabist-closing-grow-site-selling-vineland-deptford-mays-landing-dispensaries/90999257007/

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/07/22/elite-comfort-solutions-newnan-layoffs.html

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html
Security works great since those layoffs!

F'ing clowns.

Spirits company Diageo is implementing significant global workforce reductions as part of a strategic operational overhaul. CEO Dave Lewis is spearheading aggressive cost-cutting measures to improve company performance. These layoffs are targeting employees deemed non-essential to revenue generation. The company aims to streamline its structure and reallocate capital to key brands. This move signals a focus on margin protection amidst changing consumer habits.

New York, NY

https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3410890/deo-stock-layoffs-what-to-know-about-the-latest-diageo-job-cuts

New Jersey experienced a surge in layoffs during July, with over 2,400 positions eliminated. This brings the total job cuts in the state for 2026 to nearly 12,000. The current unemployment rate in New Jersey stands at 4.5 percent. Major companies like Samsung, Novartis, Mars Wrigley, and Verizon contributed significantly to these July layoffs. These reductions are occurring amidst broader economic pressures affecting the state.

New Jersey

https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/nj-job-cuts-surging-2-400-layoffs-announced-july

Fifth Third Bancorp is implementing further workforce reductions following its acquisition of Comerica Bank. The bank will eliminate 234 positions at a former Comerica operations center. This latest action brings the total number of job cuts in Michigan to over 700. These layoffs are part of the ongoing restructuring efforts after the significant merger. The company is streamlining operations to integrate the acquired entity.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/banking-finance/cdb-fifth-third-layoffs-20260722/

Three companies have announced upcoming layoffs impacting 169 employees across New Jersey. Prudential Insurance Company of America will lay off 89 workers in Newark, while BASF Corporation will eliminate 62 positions in Florham Park. Petvet Care Centers will also cut 18 jobs in Egg Harbor Township. These reductions are in line with the WARN Act, requiring advance notification. The companies cited business adjustments and restructuring as reasons for the workforce changes.

Newark, Florham Park, Egg Harbor Township

https://www.nj.com/news/2026/07/169-nj-workers-to-lose-jobs-in-latest-wave-of-layoffs.html

Nike’s executives spent years talking about “protecting innovation.” Then they invited the Sword of Damocles to become CFO.

Enter DD. The sword hanging by a single horsehair over every employee, every budget, every project, and every team still foolish enough to think “innovation” is safe.

Damocles at least got to enjoy the banquet before he noticed the sword. Nike employees don’t even get that courtesy—they just get another restructuring email and the 15-minute call

The strategy seems simple:
Cut people. Cut budgets. Cut ambition. Cut innovation.

Pretty soon the only thing left with a Swoosh on it will be the cost savings spreadsheet.

“Just Do It” has become “Just Cut It.”

Amazon has implemented further targeted layoffs within its artificial general intelligence division. The company confirmed the job cuts but did not specify the number of employees affected. This move comes as Amazon continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence development. The affected unit focuses on AI models, silicon, and quantum computing. Amazon has been undergoing a series of workforce reductions following a period of significant hiring.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/amazon-lays-off-some-employees-in-its-agi-unit.html

Atlanta-based Parallel has eliminated 211 jobs following the closure of two Florida facilities. The affected employees were placed on paid administrative leave and received pay through their termination dates. These layoffs occurred in early July, impacting roles from cultivation to supervisory positions. The company did not disclose the specific reasons for the facility closures or if these cuts are part of a broader strategy. Parallel operates numerous dispensaries in Florida under the Surterra brand.

Lakeland and Wimauma, Florida

https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/jul/21/ca--abis-company-cut-211-hillsborough-and-lakeland-jobs/

Federal law classifies Amazon's Florida warehouse closures as permanent, despite the company's claims of temporary renovations. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act mandates 60 days' notice for layoffs lasting over six months, a definition that applies to Amazon's two-year facility conversion plans. This legal discrepancy impacts over 1,100 workers across two Florida locations. Miami-Dade County is pursuing legal action against Amazon for violating land use agreements tied to job creation at one of the affected sites. The company's shift to a robotics-first design necessitates these extensive rebuilds, leading to significant workforce displacement.

Miami, Florida

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/321051/20260720/amazon-labels-florida-warehouse-closures-temporary-federal-law-says-permanent.htm

Magic Leap is undergoing a significant business transformation, shifting its focus to become a waveguide supplier for other augmented reality device manufacturers. This strategic pivot coincides with a substantial workforce reduction, impacting nearly 200 employees in engineering and product development roles. The company aims to leverage its expertise in AR innovation and manufacturing to support the broader industry. This move signifies a departure from developing its own first-party AR headsets. Magic Leap will now concentrate on being an essential partner within the AR ecosystem.

Plantation, Florida

https://roadtovr.com/magic-leap-lay-off-2026-waveguide-pivot/

A third-party logistics provider has laid off 168 employees following the termination of its contract with Publix Super Markets. The company, Freight Handlers, will cease unloading services at five Publix distribution centers in Florida. This action impacts warehouse handlers, leads, and management staff. Affected employees have been notified of their permanent separation. Publix directed inquiries to Freight Handlers for further comment.

Lakeland, Sarasota

https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/jul/21/layoffs-publix-facilities-lakeland-sarasota/

A Miami beverage distributor is implementing significant changes to its business operations. The company is integrating artificial intelligence and digital technologies into its commercial strategy. These advancements are occurring concurrently with ongoing reductions in its workforce. This strategic shift aims to modernize the company's approach to market engagement. The firm is committed to this dual path of technological adoption and personnel adjustments.

Miami, Florida

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/07/17/southern-glazers-expands-ai-driven-sales-layoffs.html

Over 1,100 Amazon employees in Florida will be laid off due to extensive warehouse renovations. The Port St. Lucie and Homestead fulfillment centers are closing for two-year renovation projects. Layoffs at these two facilities are scheduled to occur between July and December. A new Amazon distribution center in Fort Pierce is projected to create over 700 permanent jobs. These closures are part of a larger renovation and expansion effort by the company.

Port St. Lucie, Homestead, Fort Pierce, Florida

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2026/07/20/amazon-florida-warehouse-layoffs-port-st-lucie-homestead/90984474007/

I think the biggest surprise will be how many of the PL's everyone has been talking about on here are taking this themselves. I have gotten wind of names of people that have been approved and lots of VP's and Directors that have been around awhile are taking this as an opportunity to leave.

Something I had not considered.

FedEx is implementing significant layoffs across six facilities in Upstate New York, impacting over half of its workforce at these locations. The company is closing most of these sites as part of a broader network optimization strategy. These reductions are a component of FedEx's Network 2.0 transformation, aimed at streamlining package handling and delivery operations. Affected employees are being offered assistance, including job placement and relocation aid. This move is part of a larger plan to reduce the company's national facility footprint.

Cicero, NY

https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/07/delivery-giant-laying-off-workers-across-upstate-ny-including-syracuse-area.html

Robin Vince announcing his appointment to the OpenAI board reads like peak corporate satire: the CEO of a bank whose employees publicly describe leadership as opaque, dismissive, and allergic to accountability is now helping steer the future of “responsible AI.”

Sadly, it’s almost poetic. At BNY, Vince champions AI as a “capacity creator,” which is a polite way of saying it helps leadership know more, move faster, and replace people more efficiently — a theme not lost on the thousands of workers and former workers posting their experiences on this forum.

His statement about deploying AI “responsibly, securely, and with strong governance” lands awkwardly when employees can’t even get responsible communication about layoffs, offshoring, or the never‑ending transformation cycle. And the part about AI benefiting “all of humanity”? BNY staff might settle for it benefiting even just a fraction of its workforce.

The real comedy is the humility act — Vince describing himself as “humbled and grateful” while employees describe him as absent, evasive, and increasingly disconnected from the reality inside his own institution.

If OpenAI truly wants to understand how AI impacts people, they’ve now got a board member whose own employees already feel like failed test cases.

How can someone who is so out of touch possibly guide humanity’s future while BNY employees can’t get straight answers during his entire tenure with the firm?

Eliza? . . . Eliza? . . . Can we get a little help here?!?!

Samsung Electronics has implemented job reductions across its U.S. consumer electronics divisions, primarily impacting employees in New Jersey and Texas. The company is relocating its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, a move that has affected over 700 roles in the former state. While many affected employees have been offered relocation, some have been laid off. Approximately 100 workers in the Texas office, including those in the mobile division, have also been let go. These cuts occur as the company's chip division thrives while its consumer electronics units face challenges from rising chip costs and competition.

Plano, Texas

https://www.reuters.com/business/samsung-electronics-america-reduce-workforce-by-739-new-jersey-us-warn-notice-2026-07-18/

I am hearing all kinds of rumors about RMO layoffs but no official announcement. People are offline and meetings cancelled last minute. Anyone know what is going on?

This is a time where rumors say more than facts. HPE pushing people out the door?

So who's ready for the sh-t show TOWN HALL tomorrow. Anyone have any TEA to discuss? good luck everyone we usually see the storm the following week.

No rhyme or reason for the chosen: some long term tenured, some newer, but good at their jobs. That department was being hammered by senior leadership about meeting SLAs. They will regret it later when the staffing is needed later in the year. Why, Lord, oh why?

Verizon’s notice includes the potential layoffs of 282 employees by Oct. 16. Posted on NJ..com yesterday.

Matt Carr had an all hands yesterday. He said we need to move on from the laid off employees, was laughing the entire time and came off as an arrogant fat man. Not to mention, was complimenting women for looking good, super weird. There was a tornado warning alarm that went off and he dismissed it and kept the call going. He’s not fit for that job. What makes him a psychopath more than anything is that he promised no more lay offs but we all know that lay offs will continue. These “leaders” are clueless.

the work you do is meaningless. This job is meaningless. They don’t care about you. Go find a better job. This company will never recover from this. They are programming you to endure this type of dystopian workplace nightmare don’t accept it. Run. Layoffs will continue. Org charts are still bloated.

No meaningful raises for 99% of the employees
No more monetary awards to recognize years of service
No cost of living increases
Rare that leaders are allowed ot give monetary thank you's for going the extra mile.
OT . The company that comes to mind when people say what a shi&hole.

Sr. leaders: why are you still here? Cash comp at the 66th percentile, equity that hasn't moved since 2020. You're being paid below market and told the difference is in the stock — the same stock that just spent six years proving it isn't. Anyone with an equal offer should already be gone. And if you're lucky enough to catch a severance package? Take it. It's the best-performing asset this company has issued in a decade.

Are there more lay offs coming tomorrow!

The sales manager cowards have all awoken from their coffins and have been unearthed - they cannot handle the pressure from the CRO and are funneling down the pressure. New VP nice guy but dud and already rolling out day 0 day 1 day 30 day 90 forecasting methods starting August and he thinks this is going to fix the horrid decline of this abomination of a company. SRD Kb lost her marbles and never make her number once as rep or dir or SRd she fire so many reps and replace with all duds already selling nothing what a joke

they all are cowards now writing big AI gen threaten emails to engineers support staff sales everyone

these are all big joke ppl

cro is biggest joke the tech industry has ever seen nobody gives a rats a-s about him or his life story or troubles no one like you! Leave cro!

I’ll just leave this here for all who doubted what was coming…

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bill-comes-due-inside-krogers-global-capability-center-brittain-ladd-0xehc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via

I’m taking about the obvious ones (Veeva Systems, IQVIA, etc). Are they currently hiring Medidata employees? Any no-compete clauses for your standard IC/middle management personnel? Are they also going through the same layoff and cultural struggles as Medidata right now? For anyone working for Medidata competitors (either of equal size or smaller) has it been an improvement for your mental health?

...did this on an external AI too but translated all of my annual reviews into files, told it to parse them, told it my salary, & asked how hosed & stifled I am here compared to market. It told me not only to leave immediately (both Claude & Grok) but that while delivering more & more every year & outworking everyone else around me I've been deliberately sidelined, pushed around, & my personality used against me by my bosses in their responses to hold me down. That i'm leaving $50k/yr on the table & over the time I've been here have missed-out on $200k in earnings. No wonder I've felt so squeezed by this place & am barely surviving. Everyone else in my role & field is ki-ling it compared to me. This place su-ks & has stolen almost 10 years of career & growth from me.

I can't even get my boss on a regularly scheduled 1:1 for 15min to ESTABLISH a 1:3:5 for me after 2 years. He flaked yesterday while 'working' from India.

Combined with recently being told by my director to fudge numbers on Clarity & that my SSL usage is being tracked & used against me for (carrot dangle) prospective promotions - fu-k this place.

Let's not even discuss how I'm being split between two teams this year & how exhausting that is. They LOVE to keep me dangling in the wind moving from team to team to team - because I'll do it & can do it, I don't push back (thinking eventually SURELY some good has to come of this for me). I never get anything, all I get is hosed & progressively poorer, stolen from in lost earnings by this place. Sc--wed over at EOY in bonus while these shady executives hoard it all for themselves.

Anywhere else I'd be a senior engineer IC or manager by now. My loyalty has cost me a real career & major earnings.

I'm a swe earning under 100k after 8 fu--ing years. I'm done sulking & being a loser about it though. Now I'm on a mission.

Good job blowing me off manager, you just lost an employee.

Kmart plans to implement layoffs at its Bucks County warehouse. These workforce reductions are scheduled to occur on the same day as the asset sale concludes. The company has filed official notice regarding these planned job cuts. Further details are reserved for subscribers.

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/07/21/sears-kmart-warehouse-sell-assets-layoffs-bucks.html

The number of layoffs at Community Healthlink has increased to 231 positions as the organization undergoes closure. A recent WARN filing indicates 104 additional jobs will be eliminated by September 16th. These cuts affect various programs including behavioral health, children's services, and housing support across multiple communities. UMass Memorial Health is working to transition these programs to new providers. Despite the layoffs, many services are expected to continue operating.

Worcester, Massachusetts

https://theworcesterguardian.org/f/community-healthlink-layoffs-climb-to-231-as-worcesters-behavioral-health-transition-deepens/

A Lakewood city councilor is demanding information from PNC Bank regarding severance and rehiring for nearly 800 former First Bank employees. These employees lost their jobs following the bank's consolidation with PNC. The councilor wants assurances that affected workers will receive adequate severance packages and future employment opportunities. If satisfactory answers are not provided, the councilor plans to propose moving the city's 20 bank accounts. PNC Bank stated they retained customer-facing staff and rehired over 250 technology colleagues.

Lakewood, Colorado

https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/jeffco/lakewood-city-councilor-considers-working-to-pull-citys-pnc-bank-accounts-over-layoff-concerns