#workforcereduction

No concerns about WFRs anymore - peaceful retirement in ~3 yrs.

Companies in Michigan are increasingly pointing to artificial intelligence as the reason for recent layoffs. However, experts suggest that the reality behind these workforce reductions is more complicated than just AI. While AI plays a role, other factors are also contributing to job cuts across the technology sector. This trend is evident in significant reductions at a Grand Rapids-based firm and a wider national pattern. The true drivers of these layoffs appear to be multifaceted.

Detroit, Michigan

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2026/08/19/companies-cite-ai-for-layoffs-in-michigan-but-its-not-so-simple/91010735007/

Silfab Solar has announced workforce reductions due to temporary operational constraints. The company stated that its core business operations remain unaffected by these changes. This decision was described as difficult by the company. Silfab Solar is continuing its business activities despite the layoffs. The company did not provide further details on the number of employees affected.

Charlotte, North Carolina

https://www.wcnc.com/video/news/local/silfab-announced-layoffs-amid-legal-dispute/275-c29d4a06-07e5-4db4-83f8-c945dc56b9a3

I’m hearing talk of VSP’s being offered to Verizon retail corporate store employees very soon. How is this possible when every location is adding headcount and jobs are being posted ?

Let’s be honest, most people aren’t staying because they’re happy here. They’re staying because the job market hasn’t given them a good enough reason to jump ship yet and they still need income to survive.

But also be honest about what that means. That’s not retention. That’s a fu--ing ticking time b0mb.

The second the job market really opens back up, all those people who have been quietly putting up with 5x RTO BS, sh---y morale, constant cuts and pointless bullsh-t are going to start walking…. And AT&T is going to be completely unprepared for it.

In the next 3-5 years, you’re going to have massive numbers of people retire, get surplussed or leave voluntarily. A ton of institutional and systems knowledge is going to walk out the door at the same time. Who’s replacing them?

You can’t gut and abuse the workforce for years and then magically find experienced people when you suddenly need them. And you sure as he-l can’t replace decades of knowledge with some new hire and a fu--ing training deck.

AT&T needs to stop obsessing over who it can cut and who sits where, and start figuring out who it absolutely cannot afford to lose.

Especially the non-pension employees. They aren’t tied here forever. When the market improves, they can leave, and they absolutely will.

The “leadership” team seems to think people will tolerate anything because they have nowhere else to go. They think they have a hostage situation created by a bad job market.

When that changes, we’re going to see just how many people were actually choosing to stay.

Tick-Tock, John…

Humana has laid off or lost 30k employees since 2021. That’s really all we needed to know.

Bell Textron has announced workforce reductions impacting approximately 285 employees across three facilities. Layoffs have occurred at locations in Fort Worth, Amarillo, and Wichita. Additionally, some employees will face a three-week furlough starting June 15. The company stated these decisions are necessary to adapt to market conditions. Bell Textron is a subsidiary of Textron and designs aircraft.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/bell-textron-announces-layoffs-furloughs-affecting-employees-in-fort-worth-and-other-facilities/287-2561f1c7-64e7-449b-b935-c6d3709fca9e

The Fort Worth ISD board will vote on closing the International Newcomer Academy. This campus serves immigrant and refugee students learning English. The district is also planning significant staff reductions in emergent bilingual programs. These proposed cuts follow a recent state takeover and overhaul of the district. Families have been invited to a meeting to discuss the potential closure.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.keranews.org/education/2026-04-28/fort-worth-isd-school-closures-staff-lay-off

The Fort Worth ISD board will vote on closing the International Newcomer Academy. This campus serves immigrant and refugee students learning English. The district is also planning significant staff reductions in emergent bilingual programs. These proposed cuts follow a recent state takeover and overhaul of the district. Families have been invited to a meeting to discuss the potential closure.

Fort Worth, Texas

https://www.keranews.org/education/2026-04-28/fort-worth-isd-school-closures-staff-lay-off

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions will lay off 90 employees in Indianapolis. This decision stems from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's choice to end its role as a case management provider. The workforce reductions will occur in two phases, on May 15 and July 31. The organization is not providing employees with displacement rights. CICOA offers vital services to empower seniors.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/90-workers-in-indianapolis-face-layoffs-as-cicoa-loses-government-funding

More than fifty employees at Kloeckner Metals Indianapolis will lose their jobs in January. The metal supplier filed a notice with the state detailing the mass layoff. Fifty-four individuals will be permanently separated from their positions. The first layoffs are scheduled for January 20, 2026, with the remainder following within two weeks. The notice did not specify a reason for the workforce reduction.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://fox59.com/indiana-news/indianapolis-metal-supplier-lays-off-54-people/

Fresno Unified School District is implementing workforce reductions affecting over 200 employees due to declining enrollment and budget concerns. The school board approved measures to eliminate certificated positions and place classified employees on notice for layoff or displacement. A "bumping" system allows senior employees to take roles held by less senior staff, potentially preserving employment for many. District leaders state these cuts are necessary to stabilize finances and protect student services. The teachers' union has opposed the reductions, citing district reserves.

Fresno, CA

https://abc30.com/post/fusd-employees-may-have-bump-others-job-keep-own/19091174/

A dozen companies in the Fresno area have initiated layoffs impacting over 1,200 employees across various sectors. These job reductions span industries from food manufacturing to student transportation and healthcare services. The affected counties include Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Madera. These notices were filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, requiring advance notice of significant workforce reductions. The reasons for these layoffs vary, including plant closures, contract terminations, and strategic business adjustments.

Fresno, California

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article316013509.html

Fresno Unified School District has reduced its projected budget deficit significantly due to increased state funding. However, this financial relief did not prevent the district from eliminating hundreds of positions. Rising costs for special education and mental health services continue to pressure the district's finances. Despite these challenges, Fresno Unified is not currently facing state or county oversight due to its deficit. The district plans to address its remaining deficit through ongoing reductions in the coming years.

Fresno, California

https://fresnoland.org/2026/08/17/fresno-unified-shrinks-budget-gap-to-start-school-year-but-tough-decisions-remain/

Postal Center International will eliminate 164 positions at its San Antonio facility. The company specializes in mail operations and logistics for private businesses. This action represents a significant reduction in the local workforce. Further details regarding the specific reasons for the layoffs are not provided in the available text. The company's operations are primarily focused on business-to-business services.

San Antonio, Texas

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2026/08/18/mail-operator-layoffs.html

Meal kit company HelloFresh is shutting down its distribution center in Swedesboro, New Jersey. This closure will result in the layoff of 374 employees. The company cited operational efficiency as the reason for the closure. Affected employees will receive severance and other transition support. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on November 17, 2026.

Swedesboro, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/2026/08/hellofresh-closing-large-nj-site-with-374-job-layoffs-planned.html

Myself and about 100 or more other IT&V employees had THE call this morning. Laid off. Top performers too. How are layoffs even being decided?! This is BS!

The pharmaceutical giant is embroiled in a legal dispute with rival Eli Lilly over weight-loss dr-g advertising. Simultaneously, a new safety warning regarding optic nerve stroke has been added to the prescribing information for its semaglutide-based dr-gs. These issues compound recent disappointing trial results and significant workforce reductions. The company is also facing regulatory scrutiny at a manufacturing facility in Indiana. Despite these headwinds, Novo Nordisk has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance its digital capabilities.

https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/unternehmensnachrichten/novo-nordisk-s-multi-front-storm-legal-action-mass-layoffs-and-a-stock/69963154

What happens with CWs who have like 6 months left on contract? My understanding is that contracts are more or less pre paid to the contracting firm so how would this work…?

Hinterland has confirmed workforce reductions following the postponement of its upcoming game. These layoffs are a direct result of the studio's need to manage its financial resources. The decision highlights the precarious nature of game development and project timelines. This move suggests a potential recalibration of the studio's development priorities. The news serves as a stark reminder of industry instability.

Vancouver, British Columbia

https://gamedev.net/news/1626-hinterland-confirms-layoffs-after-delaying-the-long-dark-sequel/

Keep your eyes open , name of the game is FTX until you limit out on MAPS , then your gone BEFORE the merger ! managers may choose who they test more , the use of drone FTX and camera FTX will increase substantially along with bird dogging. No back filling thoes who retire ... adds up to a skeleton crew of crafts left and that equals shop consolidations. Oh you'll have a job...... wherever they decide to send you that is.

It was confirmed that instead of "lumpy" layoffs every 4-5 years that they plan to reduce headcount yearly in a "less lumpy" and "more smooth way," whatever the he-l that means. There was a lot of time spent explaining this. Any other areas of the company confirm that they're still planning to reduce headcount every year?

how is it possible that brokerage can have a mobility rate almost 40%?
am I in an echo chamber in tech where there is no mobility?
are other business functions having one in three folks or I guess higher since nothing's happening in tech change roles? is that number for a one-year time period? or is it for like their entire career at Fidelity?

Your management can't help you, all your work has been taken from you, and given to vendors to create the illusion there is no work at all. Then they will either rebadge you, sell you, or put what is left into VZT.

By that time, there will be so few left you'll be happy just to have a job. When you tell your union rep what is going on they'll look at you with mild disdain or boredom and mutter the magic words "Well, they can do that".

The union has never spent a dime defending VZB techs or work... and they never will.

Crypto ETP provider 21shares has implemented staff reductions, impacting long-standing sales and marketing roles. The company cited a need to align its structure with strategic priorities as the reason for the layoffs. While the exact number of affected employees was not disclosed, a spokesperson confirmed the company is committed to supporting those impacted. This move occurs as the broader cryptocurrency market downturn continues to pressure ETP providers. 21shares stated it is still hiring in areas aligned with its long-term strategy.

https://www.etfstream.com/articles/21shares-makes-layoffs-as-crypto-downturn-strains-etp-providers

To: Dan Schulman, CEO of Verizon

Dear Mr. Schulman,

As a dedicated stakeholder, I want to acknowledge the ambitious goals set for Verizon. Reclaiming market leadership and maintaining a dominant industry position is a vision we all share. Navigating a hyper-competitive landscape requires a strong strategy, and the need for organizational evolution is well understood.

However, I wish to offer constructive feedback regarding the current implementation of this strategy. While cost efficiency is a standard business lever, a heavy reliance on continuous workforce reductions has created a culture defined more by uncertainty than by innovation. Significant personnel losses deplete institutional knowledge and place immense operational pressure on remaining teams. When workloads increase while teams face ongoing structural changes, morale and engagement inevitably decline. Furthermore, these internal pressures appear to be manifesting externally in our service quality with multiple network and system outages we have seen recently. Long-term corporate value relies heavily on the stability and well-being of the professionals executing the strategy.

Since the broader transition to 5G, there has been a noticeable shift in network performance compared to the legacy 4G era, with users occasionally experiencing connectivity gaps in high-traffic or residential environments. Verizon’s primary competitive advantage has historically been its gold-standard reliability. Prioritizing aggressive cost-cutting over network excellence risks erasing the differentiation between us and our competitors. To protect the customer base and reduce churn, a return to highly available and resilient network is essential.

I urge you to consider a more balanced approach to this transformation—one that prioritizes technological innovation and infrastructure over continued personnel reductions. Let us ensure Verizon leads the industry by investing in groundbreaking products and services that competitors cannot easily reproduce. A long-term legacy is best built on technical superiority and a motivated, stable workforce.

Thank you for your time and leadership in considering these operational perspectives.

Well, it’s official. We are mandating the use of MS Copilot, at least in my department. This at a time when operating costs remain at a deficit, morale is low, rumors abound, people are losing livelihoods, and revenue is circling the drain. As one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, I am at a loss as to why we are being forced to adapt to an artificial source of truth (with no guardrails) all to improve efficiency. Is this push in alignment with VSP and other forms of reductions in force to “save money?” What’s next, a return to office mandate to weed even more people out (like those who cannot afford higher transportation or dependent care costs)? I thought CF cared about the communities it serves. Is it blind to the impact of AI on power grids, water resources, and infrastructure? Regardless of the answer, if I want to keep my job, I guess I’ll have to fall in line.

Two companies with operations in the Phoenix metropolitan area have announced substantial workforce reductions. A total of 354 positions are slated for elimination according to recent state filings. These layoffs impact Tendit Group and Republic National Distributing Company. Republic National Distributing Company is shedding 211 roles, while Tendit Group will cut 143 jobs. These actions are part of broader corporate restructuring and divestitures.

Phoenix, AZ

https://patch.com/arizona/phoenix/hundreds-layoffs-planned-2-companies-phoenix-warn-notices

Tulsa Public Schools has announced the elimination of 50 administrative positions. This decision is a necessary step to address the organization's financial health. The district cited declining student enrollment and increasing budget shortfalls as primary reasons for the cuts. Current employees in these roles will remain employed through June 30. These administrative realignments are intended to reduce an anticipated budget deficit.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tulsa-public-schools-announces-layoffs-50-administrative-roles-impacted

PepsiCo has filed a WARN notice indicating upcoming layoffs at its Tulsa facility. The notice signals planned workforce reductions affecting 184 warehouse employees. These layoffs are expected to be permanent and begin around November 15th. The company is providing affected workers with information on other job openings. Wages and benefits will continue through their last day of employment.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

https://www.newson6.com/business/pepsi-files-warn-notice-for-layoffs-at-tulsa-bottling-plant

Anybody hearing anything about supposed September cuts?

Reports indicate Oracle is planning another round of job cuts before September 1. Managers have been instructed to identify employees for potential termination. This follows significant layoffs in March, which impacted thousands of workers. The company is focusing on cost control amidst substantial investments in cloud and AI initiatives. The exact number of affected employees remains unconfirmed.

https://www.analyticsinsight.net/news/oracle-layoffs-loom-again-ahead-of-september-1

Redwood City, California

International Motors will eliminate 1,341 positions at its Springfield, Ohio facility by October 2026. This significant workforce reduction is part of a facility sale to Canadian defense firm Roshel Inc. The layoffs represent one of the largest single mass layoff events in Ohio in the past five years. WARN filings indicate that nearly all of International Motors' local workforce will be affected by the sale. The company has not publicly disclosed details regarding potential job retention by the acquiring firm.

Springfield, Ohio

https://www.inkl.com/news/international-motors-cuts-1-341-jobs-in-springfield-in-one-of-ohios-largest-layoffs-in-five-years

Postal Center International is closing its Weston headquarters and laying off 181 employees. The layoffs affect various departments including accounting, production, and human resources. This significant workforce reduction is attributed to unforeseeable business circumstances. The company was founded in 1984 and previously employed around 560 people. The layoffs began in August and may continue through September.

Broward County, Florida

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/state/florida/2026/08/14/broward-postal-center-international-layoffs/91300446007/

G3 Enterprises is laying off 66 employees at its Modesto facility. The company cited declining consumer demand, inflation, and rising expenses within the wine industry as reasons for the workforce reduction. These layoffs are expected to be permanent and primarily affect workers in closure operations. The Modesto plant will continue to operate, producing other types of closures and capsules. This action reflects broader market challenges impacting the entire wine sector.

Modesto, California

https://www.thederrick.com/news/entertainment/twist-cap-maker-announces-layoffs-as-californias-wine-industry-struggles/article_3d766045-9949-5e91-bd17-5b91bfca9a7d.html

Cineverse has implemented workforce reductions as part of its fiscal first-quarter earnings report. The company stated this "reduction in force" will lead to significant annual cost savings. Executives did not disclose the exact number of employees affected by these layoffs. This move is part of a broader strategy to achieve substantial cost reductions and synergies. The company's revenue nearly tripled in the quarter, driven by recent acquisitions.

New York, NY

https://deadline.com/2026/08/cineverse-layoffs-streaming-specialty-film-distribution-1237039800/

Verizon has had a rough run of layoffs. Since late 2025 it’s been through multiple rounds: roughly 16,600+ jobs cut or moved off Verizon’s payroll under CEO Dan Schulman in about nine mont

6-12 months?

What areas are toast first?

Seems like anyone that does repeatable tasks (monthly/quarterly reporting, etc.) can be easily replaced.
We are training AI to update models and model documentation, so eventually we won't need model owners.
Soon we'll be training AI to validate the models, so we won't need model validators.
AI is combing through our data to find improvements (i.e. automation (aka workforce reduction) ).
I've watched demos here at work where AI is writing hundreds of lines of code in real time with some simple prompts for a fraction of the cost of an army of developers.
Even the cafeterias are reducing workers. It's all self checkouts and order kiosks now.

So how long do you think you have until you are replaced?

Sites that have completed or close to completion with high split will be reduced before eoy..... this is for field groups and so on.