Ancestry, the largest seller of at-home DNA tests for health and genealogy reports, is laying off about 100 people, approximately 6% of its total workforce. The cuts hit employees across the board, rather than focusing on a specific department, and... — read more 

I was laid off months before Blackstone bought the company, but I always expected that once the acquisition went through, layoffs would be constant. I am in touch with friends who still work at Ancestry and I admit, I was surprised at the impact the... — read more 

Reduction in force coming within first week of February. Additionally demotions of 3 middle management level.

I think we are all clear on what's going on and that this had to be done. Ancestry is not the only company to do this, everyone else in the segment is struggling... 2020 will be a great year. Chin up.

6 percent cuts - pretty wide