#news

https://www.uri.edu/news/2026/02/r-i-s-economy-has-disappointing-close-to-year-momentum-dissipated-says-uri-economist/

Georgia-based Janus International Group Inc. (NYSE: JBI) — which makes self-storage and commercial industrial doors, relocatable storage units and other storage facility solutions — is initiating a “mass layoff” at its facility at 8018 Breen Drive in Houston.

https://www.khou.com/article/money/business/houston-business-journal/houston-storage-facility-janus-layoffs/285-be4fef4e-e49b-4c78-937f-17938b8d795e

https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-skydance-board-bid-netflix-1236664163/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQAELpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEedi07M5OTw_-C4AkreI9eONQXAhDT4y1e1dgY62kHS4qi-9-PloLepzKypjE_aem_9SNa7lxdHAvM5wtMgTJPTA

That much is clear right now. March is another story, though.

Has anyone heard anything regarding U.K. layoffs, RTO, pay-outs (similar to the U.S.)?
It's been very hush-hush abroad.

And right on cue ... the piling on begins:

https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=38139

"Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KD) between August 7, 2024 and February 9, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than April 13, 2026 in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Kyndryl's financial statements issued during the Class Period were materially misstated; (2) Kyndryl lacked adequate internal controls and at times materially understated issues with its internal controls; (3) as a result, Kyndryl would be unable to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2025; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about Kyndryl's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages."

Any new changes?

The Los Angeles Unified School District has unveiled key elements of a $1.4 billion “fiscal stabilization plan” that also involves a reduction in force, which could mean job transfers or layoffs.

https://laist.com/brief/news/education/lausd-reduction-in-force-board-layoffs-plan-2026

Layoff notices will go to more than eight teachers and 24 other employees — including 12 instructional aides and eight counseling department staff members — in the Riverside school district.

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/02/13/riverside-schools-ok-more-than-30-layoffs-notices-for-next-school-year/

https://theweek.com/cartoons/5-calamitous-cartoons-about-washington-post-layoffs

ttps://the-mcclure-standard.ghost.io/lowes-new-rounds-of-layoffs-may-be-of-interest-to-the-sec/

WOW. Where are all the Ellison cheerleaders who were claiming that he was a super woke lib who was going to keep a huge distance from his Uncle Donald?

Seems pretty obvious that Davey made some promises (and surely some bribes) when he was at the White House, in exchange for government interference on his behalf.

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-skydance-hires-trump-lawyer-rene-augustine-svp-global-public-policy-1236662748/

Strong financial results reported same day additional layoffs announced 🧐

Only a day after Harley-Davidson's new CEO Artie Starrs relayed that he has a clear view of what needs to be done to rescue the legendary brand, there's a report that what the future holds are layoffs at the Motor Co.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/787052/harley-davidson-headcount-reductions-layoffs/

CBS News is considering a new round of staff layoffs. These potential cuts could affect at least 15% of its current employees. Editor in chief Bari Weiss aims to focus the news division on streaming video. The company seeks to produce more differentiated content for audiences. Discussions are ongoing, with a potential timeline for cuts between March and May.

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cbs-news-considering-layoffs-could-affect-at-least-15-1236661630/

The Paramount Skydance unit is considering a fresh round of layoffs, according to three people familiar with the matter, and the cuts could total at least 15% of current staff, marking the latest move by editor in chief Bari Weiss as she attempts to focus the news division on streaming video and presenting more points of view to audiences.

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cbs-news-considering-layoffs-could-affect-at-least-15-1236661630/

What’s wrong with Cigna? Against the trend?
Cigna laid off 2000 employees while other health care organizations added 82k jobs!

130,000 jobs added in January !
The January numbers came in stronger than the 75,000 economists had expected. Health care accounted for nearly 82,000, or more than 60%, of last month's new jobs.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/130000-jobs-added-in-january-while-labor-revisions-cut-hundreds-of-thousands-last-year#:~:text=thousands%2Dlast%2Dyear-,130%2C000%20jobs%20added%20in%20January%20while%20labor%20revisions%20cut%20hundreds,jobs%20cuts%20and%20new%20laws

Students and staff at The College of Wooster say they're worried about the trajectory of the institution following the announcement it was laying off 22 staff last week.

https://www.ideastream.org/education/2026-02-12/students-and-faculty-express-concern-about-layoffs-at-the-college-of-wooster

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/target-director-says-she-had-global-entry-voided-days-after-encounter-with-ice

I thought there wasn’t a correlation between layoffs and stock.

I see there were layoffs in several other countries this week, but nothing here, right?

Another. New. Low.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EfkNvOOiZ_8

https://www.fortuneindia.com/technology/meet-the-pearson-boss-who-punctures-ceo-bravado/130226

--

Is this some kind of joke? I've never seen more bravado from a group of leaders and their CEO in my career.

He may have less bravado than Elon, or Jensen, but he has less to no products people care about either.

World gone mad.

Another round of sla-ghter.

E.W. Scripps Co. is expecting to make layoffs in the near future as the company, which operates more than 60 local TV stations in the U.S., has embarked on a plan aimed at boosting adjusted earnings by up to $150 million over the next three years.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/scripps-layoffs-loom-company-sets-161754967.html

Congdon Packing Company announced on Monday their plans for a mass layoff that will terminate approximately 102 employees by April 15.

The announcement was made under the Washington State WARN Act, and in compliance with the Securing Timely Notification and Benefits for Laid-Off Employees Act.

https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/congdon-packing-company-to-lay-off-102-employees-in-yakima/article_89b089a8-4a48-404d-bbc2-0297056623f1.html

Who’s got the scoop? Spill the tea.

Hello, I am Mansur Shaheen and I cover health insurance companies for a Financial Times newsletter. I have heard that around 5-10% of Molina's workers were impacted by layoffs, I am sorry to hear about this.

If any one impacted would like to talk, be in touch at Mansur.Shaheen@FT.com

any one heard of this?

No news of layoffs in EHQ , so just wondering what is happening in other places?

Looks like the party is over.

https://services.global.ntt/en-us/newsroom/ntt-data-appoints-seelan-nayagam-as-asia-pacific-ceo

http://techrights.org/n/2026/02/11/With_an_IBM_Company_Down_Over_75_After_Apparent_Accounting_Frau.shtml

https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cigna-cut-2000-jobs

Cigna plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 2,000 positions, representing less than 3% of its workforce.

The layoffs will occur by the end of February.

A spokesperson for The Cigna Group said by statement: "As we drive greater efficiency across our business, we have made the difficult decision to reduce roles in our workforce. This decision was made with deliberate care and focus, and we are providing a package that includes a variety of transition services for impacted colleagues."

Cigna did not give specifics on which jobs or departments would be impacted.

The news coincides with Cigna’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release in which the managed care company reported better-than-expected results for the quarter but set its full-year earnings guidance below expectations.

During the earnings call, President, CEO and Chairman David Cordani announced the settlement of a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission over Express Scripts' insulin pricing.

Nine Ohio companies recently filed 11 WARN notices with the state. These filings indicate hundreds of impending job losses across various sectors. Affected industries include manufacturing, retail, and services. The federal WARN Act mandates 60 days' notice for mass layoffs. Ohio's Rapid Response team offers support and resources to impacted employees.

https://www.mahoningmatters.com/news/local/article314635552.html

lets see what news is shared