#workforcereduction

how's it going for the field reps that are in that pilot with changing daily field work and appointments? Any news if they're adding more markets? And if this could lead to reduction in work force?

How is everyone feeling? I’m petrified but also ready to end this fear of something always lurking around the corner. I know there will be more layoffs to come, that’s a definite, and at least we won’t worry on that anymore but I have so much more to worry about also. Godspeed to everyone, best of luck in your journey.

Major Corporate Layoffs

• Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come — The Washington Post (Yesterday)
• LIV Golf plans mass layoffs as league seeks investors to survive — The New York Times (3 days ago)
• US Tariff Threats and VW Layoffs Hit Sector: Week in Automotive — Mexico Business News (2 days ago)
• Among Us 3D Developer Schell Games Confirms Layoffs — UploadVR (3 days ago)
  Healthcare & Education
• KCRHA Layoffs Begin, With Executive Positions, Financial Staff Untouched — PubliCola (3 days ago)
• FAS Ends Layoff Notifications With 165 Positions Eliminated — The Harvard Crimson (8 days ago)
• Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees due to federal research cuts — The Baltimore Banner
• Layoff Warnings Hit Thousands of School Employees — Education Week
  National Jobless Claims
• The number of Americans applying for jobless aid slips to 203,000 as layoffs remain low — ABC News (2 days ago)
• US jobless claims fell to 203,000 last week, remaining at historic lows as layoffs are rare — 10TV (2 days ago)
• US filings for jobless benefits rise to 197,000 last week, but layoffs remain historically low — AP News
  Other Notable Layoffs
• What ICE money could buy: Iowa layoffs and news Aug. 27, 2026 — Iowa Starting Line (2 days ago)
• More Than 30% of FAS Social Sciences Staff Laid Off in Largest Wave Yet — The Harvard Crimson
• Disney/Pixar Bears Brunt of Disney Studio Layoffs as Company Axes Several Hundred Staffers — Variety
• Uber lays off 10% of customer service workers and calls others back to working in the office — Business Insider
• Zillow layoff details show severance terms and senior roles cut — HousingWire
  [The overall labor market remains relatively stable with jobless claims near historic lows (around 197,000–203,000), suggesting that large‑scale layoffs are not widespread across the U.S. economy, though specific sectors and companies are implementing significant workforce reductions.]

The operator of the celebrity-backed Goodtime Hotel will stop managing the South Beach property by the end of May. This decision is expected to result in the permanent elimination of the entire on-site workforce. Highgate Hotels plans to cease operations at the hotel and its Strawberry Moon venue. The layoffs will affect 114 employees who are not unionized and lack bumping rights. The future of the hotel itself remains uncertain, with potential for a new management company.

Miami Beach, Florida

https://www.latintimes.com/famous-miami-beach-hotel-connected-pharell-williams-bad-bunny-prepares-fire-all-its-work-force-596324

Microsoft fired 16,000 Americans and then turned around and hired 9,000 workers under H-1B.

Disney fired 250 employees… [and] had those 250 American employees train their replacements under H-1B.

Same with Ford, GM and Chrysler .
We have Americans that are skilled in all these different areas.

Video game developer Schell Games has reportedly initiated its first-ever layoffs. Multiple employees shared news of the job cuts on LinkedIn, indicating the reductions began last Friday. The affected departments include marketing, art, design, and visual effects. Reports suggest approximately fourteen individuals have been let go from the studio. These layoffs occur despite the CEO's past public statements against putting jobs at risk.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/schell-games-reportedly-lays-off-staff

What was that.. 12 mins of content circleje*k with no updates or results and 40 mins of questions that don’t tell us sh1t.

Basically confirmed future reductions and refused to even acknowledge the question about what quartile cost we’re in now..

That's going to be VZ's full time employee headcount within 2 years. That's a fact!

finance layoffs coming. broad and wide.

JPMorgan Chase has announced an additional 63 job cuts at its Jersey City office. This latest reduction brings the total number of layoffs at this location to 541 for the year. The company cited ongoing efforts to align staffing with business requirements as the reason for these actions. Artificial intelligence is reportedly contributing to staff reductions in certain departments. These cuts are part of a recurring pattern of workforce adjustments at the Jersey City site throughout 2026.

Jersey City, New Jersey

https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/jpmorgan-chase-cuts-63-at-jersey-city-office-541-total/tldr

In full force layoffs are back on. Starting with the people who work the hardest to be loyal to their job

If you think the layoffs in 2026 are bad, wait until the bloodbath coming in 2027.

The execs would love to run this place with zero employees, they just can't yet. But that's their goal. Not even India is safe from this. I can't wait for the AI bubble to burst and with it their dreams of bringing the actual workforce to a bare minimum. And it's only a matter of time before it happens.

Are we done with cuts for now or not?

Five9 hires people for the next layoff round. You've got 12-18 months max. Use it wisely.

What's going on?

Layoffs were just an occasional thing until a couple of years ago. How did we get to a point where they're now happening every few months?

Too many rumors going around to just ignore them outright. Does anybody here know anything about potential layoffs in the next month or two?

It's pointless asking, the answer will always be yes. The only thing you can do is make sure you're prepared for it. That's it. Outside of that, there's no point in stressing over something you can't change.

The company will cut you without a hint of hesitation, they've done it before and they'll do it again. Profits come first, people come second. The younger workers aren't wrong to take what they can and move on. They learned what took some of us decades to accept.

Has there been more info about September layoffs?

Is this true?

Usually layoffs happen between Tuesday and Thursday (I have no idea why those days seem to be so layoff-friendly). What are the chances this begins on Monday?

Spirit Airlines' decision to cease operations in Milwaukee has led to significant workforce reductions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services. The company, which provides essential airport services, will lay off 27 employees at its Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport location. These layoffs are a direct consequence of losing a contract tied to Spirit Airlines' service. The affected employees are scheduled to be let go in early January 2026. Spirit Airlines cited fleet adjustments and a focus on profitable markets as reasons for its withdrawal from Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://biztimes.com/spirit-airlines-exit-from-milwaukee-triggers-27-layoffs-at-primeflight-aviation-services/

Cargill's Milwaukee ground beef facility will cease operations in May, impacting 221 employees. Local workforce organizations are mobilizing to provide comprehensive support for these affected workers. Jobs Work MKE is partnering with Employ Milwaukee to offer free career workshops and direct connections to employers. These initiatives aim to help employees transition smoothly into new career opportunities. The community is committed to ensuring no worker faces this challenge alone.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

https://www.tmj4.com/news/milwaukee-county/cargill-layoffs-prompt-milwaukee-workforce-organizations-to-mobilize-support-for-221-workers

INTEGRIS Health is implementing workforce reductions and closing several clinics. These actions are a direct response to anticipated significant cuts in Medicaid and Medicare funding. The organization expects an annual revenue loss of approximately $130 million once the new legislation is fully enacted. These changes will occur over the next three to six months. INTEGRIS Health stated these steps are necessary to ensure its long-term sustainability and mission.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

https://okcfox.com/news/local/integris-health-announces-layoffs-clinic-closures

New Orleans' incoming mayor, Helena Moreno, has announced significant job cuts and furloughs to address a projected budget deficit. The city faces a $222.4 million shortfall if current spending continues. Moreno cited "complete mismanagement" by the previous administration as the cause. These measures include eliminating 36 unclassified positions and 75% of probationary employees, totaling 62 roles. Additionally, a hiring freeze will be implemented, and 724 employees will face one furlough day per pay period.

New Orleans, Louisiana

https://www.wdsu.com/article/new-orleans-job-cuts-furloughs-2026/69544120

New Orleans is implementing significant workforce reductions to address a substantial budget deficit. These measures include layoffs, furloughs, and office consolidations impacting various city departments. Community advocates and affected employees have raised concerns about the potential negative consequences for essential city programs and services. The administration states these actions are necessary to streamline operations and ensure fiscal stability. The cuts aim to generate millions in savings to bridge the estimated $222 million budget shortfall.

New Orleans, Louisiana

https://veritenews.org/2026/01/27/new-orleans-moreno-cuts-layoffs-deficit/

If Dan really wants to do something good for the company, offer a package to everyone with 25 or more years of service. A lot of them are just biding their time to leave anyway. Then figure out which teams can be combined or work sourced out. It’s inevitable that Verizon will soon be under 50k employees due to AI.

Daimler will cease operations at its Portland manufacturing plant. This decision will result in the termination of employment for 375 workers. The company has not provided specific reasons for the closure. Production will be moved to other facilities. This marks a significant loss for the local workforce.

Portland, OR

https://www.kptv.com/video/2026/07/30/daimler-close-portland-manufacturing-facility-lay-off-375-employees/

The prominent financial institution Goldman Sachs has commenced a significant reduction in its workforce. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments within the company. This action reflects a challenging economic climate for the financial sector. Further details on the exact number of affected employees are anticipated.

https://theindependent.sg/goldman-sachs-begins-its-massive-round-of-layoffs/goldman-sachs-begins-its-massive-round-of-layoffs/

Simple as that. Make RTO mandatory 5 days a week and 20% of the workforce would leave voluntarily. Easy as that.

The software company Qualtrics has initiated layoffs as part of a broader restructuring effort. This move is intended to facilitate a smoother integration following its recent acquisition. The company stated that the workforce reductions are a necessary step in this process. Specific details regarding the number of affected employees were not immediately available. This restructuring impacts operations globally.

Provo, Utah

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/08/22/qualtrics-layoffs-employees-utah

It could be ≤5,000 layoffs. What do you think?

IBM has carried out rolling workforce reductions impacting a low single-digit percentage of its global staff (thousands of positions) as part of a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, and geographic reallocation, even as the company simultaneously expands entry-level hiring in specialized areas.
Key Aspects of IBM's Workforce StrategyTargeted Reductions:
Cuts have largely focused on experienced mid-career professionals, administrative and back-office support, and specific engineering segments (including Red Hat teams).
Geographic Shift: Observers note a trend of shifting functional roles toward lower-cost international regions like India while U.S. headcounts face optimization or flat growth.AI and Automation Integration: CEO Arvind Krishna and HR leadership have utilized internal automation and AI agents to absorb tasks previously handled by human workers (such as back-office HR functions), while pushing to triple entry-level hiring for customer engagement and AI management roles.Community and Market Consensus: Most users on Reddit agree that the recent wave of layoffs reflects a broader corporate pattern of resetting higher salary tiers under the banner of AI adoption and efficiency.