#workforcereduction

Double Fine has officially separated from Xbox and is now operating as an independent studio. This transition has unfortunately resulted in the layoff of 23 employees. The company stated that these cuts were necessary for its survival and to adjust its size for independence. Double Fine will retain its intellectual property and game catalog. The studio is now focused on its future projects as a self-sufficient entity.

San Francisco, California

https://kotaku.com/double-fine-lays-off-employees-amid-xbox-separation-2000719885

Wellstar Health System is implementing significant layoffs across its Georgia operations. The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed. These workforce reductions impact various roles, from management to security personnel. The hospital system employs approximately 35,000 individuals statewide. Wellstar has stated its commitment to supporting departing staff.

Atlanta, Georgia

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/wellstar-health-system-to-lay-off-hundreds-across-georgia/85-74e4b90c-7b13-4b93-98a7-26410dd821f4

Governor Pritzker addressed recent staff reductions at the Choate Mental Health Center. He stated these layoffs are a direct result of relocating developmentally disabled residents to improved facilities. Consequently, the need for staff at the original location has diminished.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-pritzker-defends-choate-layoffs/

Visa is reducing its workforce by approximately 7%, impacting 2,600 employees primarily in technology and product roles. CEO Ryan McInerney cited evolving work methods and the influence of artificial intelligence as key factors in this decision. The company is also pursuing new initiatives, including geographic expansion and ventures into areas like stablecoins. These changes are being implemented ahead of the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings report. The move aligns with broader tech industry trends of leveraging AI for automation and cost reduction.

New York, NY

https://www.barrons.com/articles/visa-stock-layoffs-earnings-8325a733

Citi Tampa is more like hire Indian h1b fire American
Exactly opposite of what the government intends to. How great that is for America
H1b first ….

Digital asset platform Uphold has reduced its global workforce by 17%, impacting 85 employees. This strategic move redirects resources towards its expanding enterprise business. The company cited a decline in retail crypto trading activity as a contributing factor. Uphold will continue to serve its U.K., European, and enterprise clients without interruption. The firm remains optimistic about the future of digital assets and blockchain technology.

New York, New York

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/27/digital-asset-trading-platform-uphold-cuts-17-of-global-headcount-as-crypto-winter-bites

Large US corporations are signaling a return to hiring after a period of reduced staffing. Executives now recognize the limitations of artificial intelligence, necessitating continued human resource investment. This shift is evidenced by a significant drop in jobless claims, reaching historic lows. Companies like Alphabet and CSX are planning to expand their workforces to meet growth objectives. The trend suggests a move away from the belief that fewer workers equate to faster growth.

https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/companies/layoffs-fear-over-ai-job-fears-ease-as-big-companies-resume-hiring-article-155188051

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/australian-biopharma-clinuvel-shed-20-workforce-move-us

FedEx is implementing further workforce reductions across New York state. Over 150 employees will be affected by these layoffs. The company is closing facilities in several New York locations. These closures are part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations. This follows earlier layoffs announced this year.

New York

https://dailymemphian.com/article/65091

Seems like a miniscul number from what I can see.

BuzzFeed is implementing a significant workforce reduction, impacting approximately 180 employees across its brands including HuffPost and Tasty. This move represents the first major restructuring since Byron Allen acquired a controlling stake in the digital media company. The company cited the need for profitable and sustainable growth as the primary driver for these layoffs. These cuts are occurring within a challenging digital advertising market where BuzzFeed has experienced declining revenue. The restructuring aims to improve the company's long-term financial performance.

New York, New York

https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/journalism/buzzfeed-layoffs/

New York is experiencing a significant wave of job losses across various sectors, including technology, manufacturing, and media. Companies are citing economic conditions, contract losses, and business relocations as primary reasons for these workforce reductions. Major corporations like Meta and Amazon have announced substantial layoffs and facility closures within the state. This trend indicates a broader restructuring of businesses and a reduction in their New York footprint. The cumulative effect is thousands of job losses impacting communities statewide.

New York, NY

https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/new-york-sees-fresh-wave-of-job-losses-as-major-companies-expand-outside-state/

Employees at Schwebel's have reported the commencement of layoffs. Some workers expressed surprise at the sudden nature of the dismissals. The company is reportedly encouraging affected staff to file for unemployment benefits. Certain departments were expected to continue operations until later in the week. The exact number of employees impacted by these reductions was not specified.

Youngstown, Ohio

https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/layoffs-begin-at-schwebels-worker-reports-being-left-in-the-dark/

CM here. Last day is December 11th 2026 due to work needs

Healthcare technology firm Innovaccer has reduced its global workforce by 340 employees. This significant layoff is part of a strategic shift towards an AI-native operating model. The company is realigning its teams to prioritize speed, efficiency, and measurable customer outcomes. Founder and CEO Abhinav Shashank cited AI automation of previously team-handled workflows as the primary driver for this organizational change. This move follows a previous reduction of approximately 15 percent of its workforce in January 2023.

San Francisco, California

https://ascendants.in/industry_events/innovaccer-layoffs-2026-ai-native-operations-340-employees/

There were several posts about the rumors of SMgr, AD, D & SD. Are they still on the target lists for the 2026-2027 RIFs?

Lay off the people who built the place, keep the people who broke it, and then wonder why nothing gets better. U.S. Bank in a nutshell.

If this is true, and with dead weight in management just getting heavier, we'll be in major trouble very soon. When you lose most of the people who know what they're doing and you add useless managers instead of trying to replace them, things are bound to start breaking sooner rather than later.

Two decades of service, and my biggest hope is getting cut with a package.

Get out while you can

Is the hiring freeze of external senior talent ever coming to an end? Only hiring happening is college hires, which is fine, but there is also a dire need of senior talent.

Mid-year performance reviews are done with the new stacked rankings structure putting 10% of the workforce below “meets expectations”. So, when do we expect the mass firings to begin?

Biotechnology firm Amgen has recently implemented workforce reductions, impacting approximately 40 employees. These organizational changes are intended to better align operations with the company's strategic goals. The affected staff represent a small fraction of Amgen's global workforce. This move follows a period of challenges for the company, including regulatory scrutiny of its dr-g Tavneos and several pipeline setbacks. Amgen is actively working to address these issues and support its transitioning employees.

Thousand Oaks, California

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/amgen-sheds-around-40-staffers-struggles-pile-tavneos-pipeline

Music technology firm inMusic has reportedly laid off approximately 100 employees from its subsidiary, Native Instruments. These alleged job cuts have impacted all departments within the company. Native Instruments has declined to comment on the situation. This follows inMusic's acquisition of Native Instruments earlier this year. The company had previously entered preliminary insolvency proceedings.

https://musictech.com/news/industry/why-did-inmusic-lay-off-100-employees-from-native-instruments/

This is the last weekend until 7/27 when everyone who accepted the VSP finds out their last day. Starting Monday, it's going to be a reckoning for managers and PLs.when they find out how much of the work force is decreasing. I'm getting on that lifeboat before the Titanic sinks.

So people can be ready for it.

Pratt Regional Medical Center is implementing significant workforce reductions as part of a necessary operational overhaul. These difficult steps are intended to stabilize the financially troubled hospital and protect local healthcare access. The announcement follows the resignation of the hospital's President and CEO. The hospital has faced financial struggles, including delinquency on rent and insufficient cash reserves. A partnership with a healthcare advisory firm is underway to improve financial processes and ensure long-term sustainability.

Wichita, Kansas

https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/pratt-regional-medical-center-layoffs/

Patreon has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, impacting approximately 20% of its employees, which amounts to 93 individuals. CEO Jack Conte cited profound market changes and the intense pace of technological advancement, including AI, as reasons for the cost-cutting measures. Despite these layoffs, the company emphasized that its core business remains healthy and its commitment to supporting creators is unwavering. Patreon plans to restructure its organization to improve agility and adapt to the evolving industry landscape. The company will continue to focus on product development and enhancing the creator and fan experience.

San Francisco, California

https://www.businessinsider.com/patreon-creator-economy-cuts-93-employees-layoffs-ai-memo-2026-7

Rising fuel costs and global uncertainty are impacting major airlines. Southwest Airlines is considering further workforce reductions. Meanwhile, American Airlines reported an 88% decrease in quarterly profit. Despite record revenue, the airline faced significant financial challenges. These factors highlight a difficult period for the aviation industry.

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2026/07/23/american-southwest-airlines-fuel-cost-earnings.html

Amazon is planning significant layoffs at one of its Florida facilities. The company will reduce its workforce by over half in September. Approximately 850 employees are currently at the affected warehouse. Amazon hopes these employees will return to the company. This action impacts a substantial portion of the local staff.

Fort Pierce, Florida

https://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2026/07/23/amazon-warehouse-layoffs-kyle-gs-restaurant-closing-rumors-amendment-3/91027209007/

Southwest Airlines reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations. However, the company is experiencing significant pressure from increased fuel costs. This financial strain is leading to discussions about potential workforce reductions. An announcement regarding layoffs is anticipated soon. The airline is navigating a challenging economic environment.

Dallas, Texas

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/southwest-may-announce-layoffs-thursday-after-earnings-report-spike-in-fuel-cost/

This sounds more like regular surgical cuts that always happen than a major round.

America's existing layoff safety nets, including unemployment insurance and outplacement services, are ill-equipped for AI-driven job displacement. These systems were designed for a different economic era with cyclical, blue-collar layoffs and shorter unemployment periods. Current unemployment insurance trust funds are underfunded, and outplacement services often lack accountability for actual job placement or skill development. Federal reemployment programs also de-prioritize mid-career professionals, leaving them underserved. HR leaders must proactively adapt these systems to support workers through the coming economic shifts.

https://hrexecutive.com/americas-layoff-safety-net-was-built-for-a-different-economy-and-ai-is-about-to-break-it/

Novant Health has eliminated 31 revenue cycle positions. This action was taken to address redundancies within the organization. The healthcare system stated the cuts align with its strategic goals. These goals include expanding patient access and improving affordability. The company regularly reviews its structure to meet community needs.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/

Wells Fargo is implementing further workforce reductions in Central Iowa. Approximately 20 employees at the West Des Moines campus will be laid off on September 19th. An additional 43 positions are scheduled for elimination on August 22nd. This brings the total number of layoffs in the Des Moines metro area to 301 for 2026. The company continues to reduce its employee count in the region.

West Des Moines, Iowa

https://whoradio.iheart.com/featured/who-radio-news/content/2026-07-22-more-lay-offs-at-wells-fargos-west-des-moines-campus/

A barrel manufacturing plant in Alabama will be closing its doors. This closure will result in the layoff of 71 workers. The facility specialized in producing barrels for alcohol storage. The company has not provided a reason for the closure. Operations will cease soon.

Montgomery, Alabama

https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/07/22/alabama-cooperage-barrel-plant-closing-leaves-71-workers-jobless/90992860007/

Uber has implemented job cuts affecting approximately 10% of its community operations team. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and enhance in-person collaboration. The company is also actively integrating artificial intelligence into its processes. These layoffs follow a previous reduction in the company's people division. Uber is continuing to hire for roles, particularly in engineering for robotaxi development.

San Francisco, California

https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/uber-layoffs-ai-push-triggers-10-percent-job-cuts-check-who-gets-affected-11808823

For this round, of course.

I'm not sure of the exact timing, but I am sure that there will be several more layoffs before the year is over. It's just a matter of when.

What do the Attrition metrics for IT look like? I know its by design to get rid of Americans, but it seems much worse than anything ive seen.