#layoffs

How will reductions affect the numbers?

Pilgrim's is closing the harvesting section of its Chattanooga poultry facility. This decision is part of a $75 million expansion and modernization project at its Ellijay, Georgia location. The company states this move will increase processing capacity and meet evolving consumer demands. Approximately 348 employees in Chattanooga will be affected by this closure. Pilgrim's plans to offer affected workers transfer opportunities and transition support.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

https://www.local3news.com/local-news/part-of-pilgrim-s-chicken-plant-closing-348-chattanooga-employees-may-lose-jobs/article_5e7bbdee-72bc-4a73-8643-e5d1f559ed0e.html

Alpha Technologies Services announced significant layoffs affecting 75 employees. The company will also permanently close its operations unit. Manufacturing and assembly will be relocated to a Georgia facility. This move by the parent company, EnerSys, impacts a long-standing Bellingham manufacturer. The layoffs are scheduled to begin in late August.

Bellingham, Washington

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316401387.html

America's Test Kitchen has undergone multiple rounds of layoffs and operational shifts since its acquisition by Marquee Brands. These changes include the closure of ATK Kids and Cook's Country magazine, alongside a strategic pivot towards digital content and influencer collaborations. Company leadership asserts these adjustments are necessary for adaptation in a changing media landscape, aiming for organizational right-sizing rather than simple cost-cutting. Former employees express concerns that these shifts may dilute the brand's core mission of rigorous recipe testing. Despite these internal shifts, the company's flagship television show remains a primary driver of subscriptions.

Boston, MA

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/07/09/business/americas-test-kitchen-layoffs-strategy/

Global manufacturer Saint-Gobain has implemented significant layoffs at its Monofrax plant. Seventy-nine employees were affected by this workforce reduction. This action represents more than half of the plant's total staff. The company recently paused a large expansion project in Niagara County. This layoff follows that earlier decision.

Falconer, New York

https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/07/06/saint-gobain-layoffs-falconer-monofrax.html

Samsung Electronics America is relocating its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Texas. This move will impact approximately 1,000 employees, who must either move or face job loss. Lawmakers and business leaders express concern that the state's business climate is driving companies away. They cite high corporate taxes and regulatory burdens as contributing factors. This departure follows a trend of other major corporations leaving the state.

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/07/nj-just-lost-another-fortune-500-giant-lawmaker-warns-the-state-is-driving-business-away.html

Rogers Sports & Media has closed six radio stations across Canada. This decision resulted in the layoff of 230 employees. The company cited declining advertising revenue and shifting audience habits as reasons for the closures. Rogers will continue to operate 44 other radio stations nationwide. Affected employees shared their shock and gratitude online.

Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, Kitchener

https://dailyhive.com/canada/rogers-closure-layoff-staff

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) will slash 1% of its workforce as it implements a more tech-heavy business model, the beverage-alcohol distributor announced Tuesday afternoon.

https://drinks-intel.com/cross-category/southern-glazers-wine-spirits-to-cut-up-to-219-jobs-in-us/

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/tech-moves-seattle-tech-exec-named-dropbox-cpo-xbox-vp-among-layoffs-c-suite-changes-at-t-mobile/

Thermo Fisher Scientific is implementing layoffs affecting 70 employees at its Middleton facility. This decision stems from a consolidation of US Bioanalytical laboratory operations into a Richmond, Virginia location. Certain positions tied to these operations in Middleton will be impacted through 2026. The company had previously expanded in 2024 with a significant investment. State tax credits were authorized to support the company's growth.

Middleton, WI

https://www.channel3000.com/news/thermo-fisher-scientific-lays-off-70-in-middleton/article_ce0bb179-8bc6-46e3-8596-f91a2f14f27d.html

Fort Morgan is bracing for significant budget reductions and potential job losses due to an ongoing lockout at the Cargill beef processing plant. The prolonged labor dispute is projected to cost the city approximately $15 million in lost revenue. City departments are preparing for a 15% budget cut in 2027 as a worst-case scenario. Officials have implemented a hiring freeze while monitoring the situation. The lockout has been in effect for over a month with no clear end in sight.

Fort Morgan, Colorado

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/fort-morgan-budget-cuts-possible-layoffs-cargill-lockout-continues/73-940dace5-6baf-4792-adaf-175e974e882b

Employees of Beef-a-Roo received notification of a company-wide layoff effective July 8. All eight locations across Rockford and surrounding areas were reportedly affected, with doors locked and signage indicating closure. The company's website also went offline. Employees were informed that severe financial constraints prevented continued operations. Final paychecks are expected as soon as funding becomes available, though the timing is uncertain.

Rockford, IL

https://www.wifr.com/2026/07/08/beef-a-roo-employees-report-company-wide-layoffs-restaurant-closures/

UnityPoint Health is eliminating more than 200 IT positions as part of a revenue cycle outsourcing initiative. The healthcare system will transition certain revenue cycle functions to Omega Healthcare. Affected employees received notification on July 7th. This reduction impacts less than one percent of UnityPoint's total workforce. Patient care and clinical operations are not expected to be affected by these changes.

Des Moines, Iowa

https://www.kcci.com/article/unitypoint-health-layoffs-revenue-cycle-omega-healthcare/71867892

I know there are still NGF doors. When are they expected to close or be notified of their official closure date? Are they going to make them wait until January again or are they deciding on a month to month basis?

I’m just gonna call it what it is.

When I was a SWE at Fannie Mae, the amount of bloat was crazy. Like actually insane. Half the work was straight-up BS. I’d get assigned something that was supposed to take two weeks and knock it out in a day. Then the rest of the sprint was just fake blockers, pointless meetings, status updates, and people yapping to make it look like something important was happening.

A lot of folks were basically professional calendar fillers. Sitting in meetings, dragging out stories, throwing around buzzwords, acting like everything was “blocked” or “high priority” when really nobody was doing much.

Fannie Mae does not need 15,000 employees. Let’s be real, a lot of us were payroll phantoms. Just collecting checks, moving tickets around, and playing corporate make-believe while a small group of people actually carried the work.

The amount of corporate theater in that place was wild.

Heard fairly reliable rumors of one-third of some groups gone! Any one has any update?

Oracle has eliminated 21,000 jobs in fiscal year 2026, attributing the reductions to AI investments. This move has significantly impacted employee morale and trust across the tech industry. The company's annual filing explicitly stated that AI adoption may continue to lead to workforce reductions. These layoffs are part of a larger trend where companies are citing AI as a justification for significant job cuts. The financial cost of these layoffs, including severance packages, has also been substantial.

https://www.thehrdigest.com/oracle-layoffs-2026-why-tying-job-cuts-to-ai-is-fueling-fear-of-endless-reductions/

Though in the past meetings the CEO has mentioned no more layoffs for this year but this doesn’t seem realistic. The numbers don’t lie and we aren’t naive on what’s going on. So what’s next? What will this Q2 earnings call bring?

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4612389-medicare-advantage-bonus-payments-exceed-13b

There’s a difference between cutting costs and building capability. Lay off enough institutional knowledge and eventually the people who know how to improve quality, member experience, and operational execution are gone too.

The consequences don’t show up in the next town hall. They show up later on the scorecard.

Sarah said it loud and clear: ”When the market changes, we change.”

CMS had a different way of measuring change and just released its annual performance review.

UnitedHealth: $3.9B in Medicare Advantage quality bonuses. CVS: $2.0B. Humana: $1.5B. Kaiser: $1.2B, with virtually 100% of Medicare Advantage members in bonus-eligible plans.

Centene: $21.5M (yes MILLION) Just 6% of Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in bonus-eligible plans. Approximately 882,000 members are not.

Industry average: 68%
Kaiser: 100%
Centene: 6%

Overall Rating: Needs Improvement.
Performance Improvement Plan: Recommended.

Free advice to management: Organizations get exactly what they optimize for. If every decision favors short-term margins over long-term capability, don’t be surprised when competitors outperform you on the metrics that actually matter. You can’t outsource institutional knowledge or lay off your way to operational excellence. Institutional knowledge isn’t overhead. It’s the capability that drives quality, operational excellence, and sustainable results.

iHeartMedia has laid off its last two full-time local on-air personalities in Erie as part of a nationwide cost-cutting initiative. These layoffs are intended to save the company up to $150 million. The affected stations will now primarily feature syndicated programming from outside the local area. This shift leaves the broadcast studios empty of local talent. Former station owners and employees emphasize the importance of local personalities for listener connection.

Erie, Pennsylvania

https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2026/07/08/iheartmedia-layoffs-erie-pa-radio-rocket-star-bob-wjet/90824485007/

Boynton Beach's City Manager issued conflicting statements regarding potential job losses. He warned commissioners of mass layoffs if a property tax cut measure passes statewide. However, he later assured municipal workers that his administration would strive to protect their employment. The proposed tax changes could cost the city millions, impacting services like libraries and parks. To mitigate these losses, the city is exploring selling its fire and water departments to the county.

Boynton Beach, Florida

https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/07/boynton-city-manager-vows-job-protections-after-mass-layoffs-warning/

U.S. job cuts decreased by 40% in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. However, this overall reduction masks a significant surge in layoffs within the technology sector. Artificial intelligence emerged as the primary driver of workforce reductions, accounting for 23% of all cuts. The technology industry experienced an 83% increase in layoffs during this period. Despite these cuts, hiring plans have seen a 10% increase year-over-year.

United States

https://www.cfo.com/news/us-layoffs-drop-40-in-2026-but-remain-high/824587/

A labor union has reported that approximately a dozen employees were laid off at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal. These workers were union members and reportedly received the news via a brief video call. The union claims these employees had dedicated up to a decade to the studio. They are criticizing Microsoft's handling of the situation, describing it as abrupt and lacking in communication. The union plans to pursue legal and contractual actions to advocate for affected members.

Montreal, Quebec

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-employers-are-ruthless-cwa-canada-slams-microsoft-over-handling-of-bethesda-layoffs

Microsoft has announced significant layoffs affecting its gaming division, with thousands of jobs being eliminated. The majority of these cuts are within Xbox, impacting both immediate and future employment. Developers at Bethesda Game Studios and ZeniMax Online Studios are among those affected by this widespread reduction. This move comes as Xbox seeks a strategic reset amidst intense industry competition and rising development costs. The company's decision follows a period of expansion and acquisitions.

Rockville, Maryland

https://technical.ly/workforce/microsoft-zenimax-layoffs-maryland/

How are the new leaders? Are there more restructuring or layoffs?

https://www.brewbound.com/news/press-clips-rndc-files-notice-of-160-layoffs-in-alaska-denvers-copper-kettle-seeks-donations-for-closing-costs

Microsoft has implemented significant layoffs impacting its Xbox division, with 1,600 employees losing their jobs. This reduction is part of a larger company-wide restructuring, affecting approximately 4,800 employees in total. Unionized video game workers, represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), are among those affected by these cuts. The CWA expressed extreme disappointment, citing a slow-walk of contract negotiations despite prior neutrality agreements. This action comes after thousands of Xbox workers unionized with the CWA since 2022.

https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/gaming-news-roundup-week-of-july-6-1236803788/

LIV Golf has informed its employees about possible layoffs due to ongoing financial uncertainty. The organization is filing WARN notices in the United States and the United Kingdom, which signals potential workforce reductions. This action follows the cessation of funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, prompting LIV to seek new investors. The league is attempting to secure significant capital to continue its operations and complete its current season. Legal challenges from other golf entities also add to the league's precarious situation.

London, England

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/liv-golf-informs-employees-potential-160746154.html

Walgreens was the absolute worst company I had ever worked for. I was working WFH as a "Centralized Specialist" for the Save A Trip department. It was so draining especially for the extremely low pay, rude disgruntled customers and terrible micromanagment. They decided to lay off the whole Save A Trip department no warning no nothing. If you are offended a job from this company run as fast as you can. Nothing but misery comes from working here. No good pay, No appreciation, no job security.

Long gone - retired just before and during the Operation Excellence phase of the merger. After that all he-l came in from Frank. Jeff Y was gone to a house in Florida with a ton of cash. Everybody else learned SAPIENCE at the risk of termination. Yes there were problems of course - even IBM could su-k up a disaster or two. But the relatively good firm was shot full of holes. Am very sad at what it has become today.

https://betakit.com/opentext-lays-off-two-percent-of-its-workforce/

So I was just sitting here thinking.. Did they move the stock together to October in order to avoid paying them out for a Rif that is planned?

Full disclosure I am not aware of how the payouts for the big Rif worked. Did they accelerate all stock together grants and pay them out?

Why else would this have been moved to October?

Thanks in advance. Hope everyone is surviving out there.

Does this mean we are about to get RIFed?

It seems that there are a lot of people from the UK visiting Westlake this week, but not much chatter about it. Is this related to the impending plans for layoffs?

Everyone knows that layoffs are coming and the company is restructuring. We also know that WF has no qualms about doing so ethically or unethically. The question is, why aren't we doing everything we can to fight back? The company doesn't care if you get displaced and lose your severance. Trying to play the games leadership makes is only going to hurt everyone in the long run.

Newsflash, you're out of a job. It's no longer a matter of "if" but "when". So you can't save your package or your income here. But what you can do is document everything, practice malicious compliance, and report what you see to your local bureaus/attorney and make the restructuring process as slow and painful for the company as possible. Go to the press and submit anonymous information even.

Because if you got by the mentality of "at least it wasn't me" otherwise, then guess what. You're still going to end up laid off and then come here to complain about how "it's not fair." At least this way it forces leadership to think twice about the battles they pick. And maybe, just maybe it buys you and everyone else some time to get ahead of the curb before they start firing soon instead of complaining constantly, not doing anything about it, and then wonder why things are still toxic here.

SV was concerned and confused about the fact that 105 people voted on the Slido question...ELT will lie to our faces and call us crazy for questioning them

Quote from earnings call:

"While we continue to drive ASV growth, we are focused on capitalizing on our scale to deliver long term sustainable and profitable growth. To that end, we have launched a range of strategic projects aimed at running FactSet with greater discipline and efficiency. Sanoke outlined multiple productivity, but from an operational standpoint, I will highlight 2 items we initiated during Q3 and completed in the past few weeks. We recently rightsized certain engineering teams as we standardize how we build and run software and take advantage of AI assisted coding. Additionally, we entered into an arrangement with RepRisk to support our clients' needs as we discontinued the signals attribution service FactSet provided following the 2020 acquisition of Truvalue Labs."

As expected, my LinkedIn feed for the last 18 hours has been filled with former colleagues announcing they had been kicked to the curb by OpenText.

But in a new sick twist, a number of remaining employees have taken to LinkedIn to crow how they were promoted over the past two days. The posts all read the same as if they were told or highly encouraged to post and what to post.

In addition, there were posts (on the same day as their colleagues being dumped) celebrating the addition of new employees.

There is no doubt that ELT and HR have orchestrated this to cover up the nasty truth that a number of talented, hard working, productive people were sacrificed to almighty Canadian dollar to make amends for the sins of Tom Jenkins as he leads this company to ruin.

OpenText under the leadership of Jenkins, the clueless BoD, Bell, Muhi, and the rest of the clownshow ELT has become classless and hopeless.

Unwittingly, OT is showing what it really means when they say the company is "Canadian by design" ... Incompetent, fractured and losing relevance.