#staffing

How understaffed is your team due to recent cut. Nobody on my team is doing under 50hr/wk. This is not sustainable.

Looking for recent updates on One Shell Square. What happens to staff and where do they go? When one Shell Square lease expires

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively recruiting teachers and aides facing layoffs from Chicago Public Schools. Officials traveled to Chicago this week to interview candidates for up to 200 teaching positions and approximately 100 paraprofessional roles. This initiative aims to fill existing vacancies within MPS and reduce class sizes. The district is offering on-the-spot job offers to licensed teachers, contingent on background checks. This recruitment effort aligns with MPS's plan to enhance staffing levels before the upcoming school year.

https://www.wpr.org/news/milwaukee-schools-hire-laid-off-chicago-teachers

What are Centene’s preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?

What are CVS’ preferred agencies for Tech and Analytics roles i.e. TekSystems?

What are USAA’s preferred agencies i.e.
TekSystems,

A union representing 281 workers at Extendicare Countryside is criticizing management for recent issues. They argue that corporate layoffs and cuts, not isolated problems, led to a provincial order to stop new admissions. Workers have voiced concerns about staffing levels and workloads for months. The union believes these issues directly impact resident care. They are calling for Extendicare to address staffing shortages and fill vacant positions.

Sudbury, Ontario

https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/union-layoffs-and-short-sighted-cuts-to-blame-at-extendicare-countryside-12658620

The Chicago Board of Education voted to reverse hundreds of layoffs, allocating $100 million from anticipated state funding to reinstate positions. However, Chicago Public Schools officials stated that this amount is insufficient to bring back all affected employees. The district is surveying principals and laid-off teachers to determine critical staffing needs and potential reassignments. While many students will see familiar faces on the first day of school, not all educators will be able to return. The district plans to centrally hire back selected positions based on survey results.

Chicago, Illinois

https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2026/08/12/cps-says-it-cannot-reverse-all-layoffs/

Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital has reduced its patient bed capacity by four. This decision was driven by a consistent decline in patient census over the past five years. As a result, three staff members in non-direct care roles were laid off. The hospital currently has nearly 60 open positions across the state system. These changes aim to better align staffing with actual patient needs and available resources.

Berlin, Vermont

https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/workforce/60-vermont-psychiatric-hospital-staff-urge-state-to-reconsider-layoffs/

If there were any staffing changes affecting your team today, please share:

Department/Team:

Anyone hear anything official about when Rhinebeck Optum will transition to Northwell or when Kingston will transition to WMC? Docs have had meetings for months. Staff has heard nothing official

mngrs asked to push 25% team strength to bench by next quarter- benched staff will be asked to leave by resigning voluntarily in 30-45 days bench limit (after being prevented from finding projects by implicit exclusion and rejection).
legally watertight

The Audubon Nature Institute has implemented organizational changes. These changes involve staff reductions across the organization. The Chief of Staff position was among those eliminated. The institute stated these actions align resources with strategic priorities. The exact number of affected employees was not disclosed.

New Orleans, Louisiana

https://www.wdsu.com/article/new-orleans-audubon-nature-institute-layoffs/73299571

86,000 — So many people at top who don’t understand a thing about what Cisco sells
What’s ELT doing about the useless fat layer ??????

What will happen to the contract in OK? This seems like a contract violation if key roles are leaving due to the VSP.

I think we've made change almost impossible.

This isn't just a DXC problem. If you change something, people complain it's changed. If you don't, they complain nothing ever improves.

The safest option becomes doing nothing. Lots of meetings and reports create the appearance of progress, but very little actually changes.

Even staffing seems to work the same way now. Rather than making redundancies, DXC just wait for people to get fed up and leave.

It feels like avoiding criticism has become more important than making progress.

Bishop England High School has announced a financial deficit necessitating staff layoffs. The school community received this news via a letter on July 20. Officials discovered the shortfall after a financial review. A recovery plan has been developed with the Catholic Diocese of Charleston. The school aims for long-term financial stability through these measures.

Daniel Island, South Carolina

https://www.postandcourier.com/education-lab/bishop-england-high-school-deficit-announced/article_d05cf8b0-5e88-4f56-bac6-14fadb9fa0af.html

A local news station has undergone recent staff reductions. The exact number of affected employees was not specified in the report. This development impacts the station's operational capacity. Further details regarding the scope of these changes are pending. The organization is navigating a period of adjustment.

Paducah, KY

https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/ott/gov-beshear-highlights-budget-shortfalls-in-team-kentucky-update/video_8d1ba497-adee-5c23-9667-4343f5f65c81.html

We used to have no trouble filling open roles. Now we can't seem to find anyone. Is this happening elsewhere too?

Whenever someone leaves the team, the first question is never "how do we replace this person?" It's "who can take over their responsibilities?" Before long, their entire workload gets spread across everyone else, and we're expected to keep everything running like nothing happened. The problem is that this keeps happening over and over, and the team is already exhausted. People are working longer hours just to keep up, but there doesn't seem to be any urgency from management to address the staffing issue. I honestly don't know what the breaking point is supposed to be before someone realizes we need more people if we're to keep going.

Howard Stern has secured a lucrative new contract, reportedly earning him approximately $8,000 per minute. This significant income comes amidst recent staff reductions on his show. Stern has decided to broadcast only one show per week moving forward. The layoffs affected about a dozen employees. A former assistant has also filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment.

Miami Beach, Florida

https://uinterview.com/news/howard-stern-is-making-8000-per-minute-in-his-new-contract-as-he-announces-staff-layoffs/amp/

Are SEs being "pooled"? I don't think I will have the same success if SEs are pooled and not 1:1 with us.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is closing six facilities nationwide. This decision stems from significant staffing shortages and deteriorating infrastructure. Approximately 500 employees will be impacted by these closures. Some workers will face layoffs, while others will be offered transfers to different locations. The BOP cites a $4 billion deferred maintenance backlog as a major contributing factor.

Texas, Kentucky, Virginia, California

https://www.fedagent.com/news/six-federal-prison-facilities-to-close-as-bop-cites-staffing-maintenance-concerns

Howard Stern's SiriusXM show has laid off approximately a dozen employees. This reduction in staff is a direct result of Stern's decision to broadcast only one new show per week. The change follows the signing of a new contract that offers him increased flexibility. Veteran producers remain, but the need for extensive new content has diminished. The remaining airtime will likely feature pre-recorded segments from his extensive archive.

New York, NY

https://pagesix.com/2026/07/14/celebrity-news/howard-stern-lays-off-a-dozen-staffers-preparing-to-drop-to-one-new-show-per-week/

Bakersfield nurses are planning an informational picket to protest proposed layoffs at Dignity Health hospitals. They argue these reductions will jeopardize patient care and safety. The nurses are demanding that CommonSpirit Health rescind all layoff notices. They also want to collaborate on ensuring adequate staffing levels based on patient needs. These proposed cuts follow the recent closure of a burn unit at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

Bakersfield, California

https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/bakersfield-nurses-to-hold-informational-picket-over-proposed-layoffs

I've been considering using a staffing agency to help with my job search, but I don't know much about them in general. Has anyone here used them before? Were they helpful? And if not, what other options would you recommend instead?

I seriously just got a call from a recruiter asking me if I was job hunting. I said yes. He said the job was as a clinical review nurse for Centene! WTF?!! We fighting got our lives here and they already looking to replace us with temps!

Concerns are rising over reported staff layoffs within the Cuero Independent School District. Community members suspect these reductions may be linked to broader financial challenges facing public schools in Texas. The state's new $1 billion school voucher program is a particular point of discussion, with some questioning its potential impact on district resources. It remains unclear if enrollment shifts or state funding issues are the direct cause of the staffing reductions. Cuero ISD has not yet responded to requests for comment on the situation.

Cuero, Texas

https://www.crossroadstoday.com/news/questions-linger-over-layoffs-in-cuero-isd-amid-funding-concerns/article_aba2cb35-5e24-4176-8e30-afc04596db2a.html

Daimler Truck North America will recall 400 workers and hire an additional 200 at its Mount Holly, North Carolina facility by the end of 2026. This expansion is part of a plan to introduce a second shift at the Freightliner truck manufacturing plant. The move reflects a rebound in the freight market, evidenced by significant increases in Class 8 truck orders. DTNA is closely monitoring demand trends as it implements these staffing changes.

Mount Holly, North Carolina

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/dtna-mount-holly-boost-2026

For the rtms already in this role around the country, how much merchandising are you guys actually doing? Are any territories fully staffed with merchandisers? Are your merchandisers selling in when you are off doing the rms responsibilities?

Explain it to me like I’m five… how can Centene eliminate a bunch of Medicaid staff if the individual state contract requires certain positions to be in place?

Which agency puts contractors to work for Centene as a client?

Belk is the only department store to still be operating like it’s Covid 2020. Stores have not improved since the pandemic in terms of staffing levels and services for customers. We are stuck in Covid business model.

Seems like fewer folks than originally thought actually want to move to OKC. It will be 50/50 Permian staff in OKC and Midland. Seems like they are favoring continuity over cutting folks.

The Connecticut Education Association demands transparency from Stamford Public Schools. Nearly three dozen Stamford educators face involuntary transfers or layoffs. Many transferred teachers lack training for new special education roles. The school system states these adjustments prevent more significant layoffs. Unions urge the Stamford Board of Education to halt these staffing changes.

Stamford, Connecticut

https://longisland.news12.com/do-it-the-right-way-local-state-teachers-unions-call-for-reversal-of-dozens-of-reassignments-layoffs-in-stamford

Everyone is being asked to cut back on everything from coffee supplies, toilet paper, janitorial, repairs, etc. and it’s barely halfway into second quarter… what’s going on? We usually don’t see this until late in the year. Plus with the staffing cuts, it’s not making sense this early. Does anyone think this is for a DT merger?

Franklin Pierce School District is implementing significant staff reductions. The school board voted to cut 44 certified positions and several administrators. These measures aim to save $8.5 million for the 2026-2027 school year. A recent audit showed the district's expenditures exceeded its revenue. Declining enrollment and rising operational costs contribute to the financial challenges.

Tacoma, Washington

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316013487.html

Pittsburgh Public Theater announced the elimination of 11 staff positions on May 19. This decision follows the theater's board vote to merge with Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera. The merger is set to finalize in January 2027. Financial constraints and foregoing a traditional fall season necessitated the staffing changes. Former managing director Shaunda McDill's contract was also not renewed days prior.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

https://www.americantheatre.org/2026/06/08/in-pittsburgh-a-partnership-leads-to-layoffs/

optum is getting rid of all its california pediatrics staff as of 7/31. doctors fired staff, sent to the wind