#departmentclosure

They started laying off people in my dept today. I do not know how many

Hackensack school officials are voting on a proposed $169 million budget. The district faces a growing financial crisis. Over 100 staffing positions will be eliminated. The district plans to borrow $9.1 million from reserve funds. A previous budget was rejected, leaving a $7 million deficit.

Hackensack, New Jersey

https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/hackensack/hackensack-boe-races-to-pass-169m-budget-as-100-employees-face-layoffs/

Forty-five employees were laid off by NSCC. The college is addressing a $15 million financial gap. Overall, 91 roles were eliminated by the college. Both management and union staff faced reductions. Faculty positions were not affected by these changes.

Nova Scotia, Canada

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nscc-eliminates-91-positions-as-it-grapples-with-15m-deficit-9.7189712

Maersk will close its Lakewood facility. This closure is effective June 30. The action affects 44 workers at the Lakewood site. Five additional layoffs are planned at its Sumner location. Maersk is a Denmark-based company.

Lakewood, Washington

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315650189.html

FA will be undergoing a massive change. Expect more layoffs and restructuring

Fayette County Public Schools has filed a notice. This notice concerns significant layoffs. These staffing decisions are reportedly difficult. They affect employees who care deeply about students. The district aims to align staffing with enrollment and program needs.

https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2026/05/04/fayette-county-schools-files-notice-layoffs-state.html

I was discussing with a few colleagues the potential impact of moving to 100% offshore HR support, similar to the model offered by a Capstone-type company.

This would mean completely eliminating the in-house HR department, with every employee instead getting a mobile app on their phone to connect directly with dedicated HR support agents

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport anticipates staff reductions. Executive Director Maurice Haas confirmed upcoming layoffs. The airport has 50 employees. Spirit Airlines recently canceled all flights and ceased operations there. Spirit was the airport's only commercial airline.

Latrobe, Pennsylvania

https://www.lightnercommunications.com/2026/05/05/layoffs-coming-at-arnold-palmer-regional-airport/

Brick Township school officials approved a $178 million budget for the upcoming school year. This budget eliminates 40 positions and will raise local taxes. Class sizes are projected to increase across all school levels. These changes stem from significant state funding reductions. The district is currently litigating against the state over these funding cuts.

Brick Township, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/news/2026/05/nj-township-schools-face-layoffs-and-rising-class-sizes-after-state-funding-drop.html

Hamilton County Health Department is reducing its workforce. Thirteen employees face layoffs, and two vacant roles will remain unfilled. The Health and Social Services Division will end its Dental Clinic and Community Assistance Program. Both programs are scheduled to conclude on July First. Surplus dental supplies will be redistributed to support existing programs.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

https://www.wdef.com/hamilton-county-health-department-announces-layoffs/

Anyone?

No more big announcements. Just a few people gone every other week. It's somehow worse than the big rounds.

Is there any info someone can share about what to expect next week and what location to be affected?

Baptist Health Fort Smith announced significant service reductions. These changes specifically impact inpatient care offerings. The hospital is also implementing staff layoffs. Officials confirmed the facility will not close entirely. Instead, it will operate with a more limited scope of services.

Fort Smith

https://www.5newsonline.com/video/news/health/baptist-health-fort-smith-announces-inpatient-service-cuts-layoffs/527-be08743e-61cb-41ea-a62b-920573f2734c

Are there layoffs coming ? If so what groups are going to impacted and what geo's and when ?

Hearing of layoffs across the company from SVPs, VPs, Directors to the Operations level

The New Britain Board of Education voted to issue teacher layoff notices. Fifteen layoff notices will be sent out on Friday. This decision comes amid ongoing budget concerns. The board awaits state funding to potentially reduce cuts. Officials are working to save teacher and staff positions.

New Britain, Connecticut

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/new-britain-schools-to-begin-teacher-layoffs-friday-amid-budget-concerns/

New Jersey City University (NJCU) recently notified employees about potential layoffs or demotions. These notices followed the Middle States Commission on Higher Education's approval of a merger with Kean University. The university aims to address a projected $25-$30 million budget gap. This is a second wave of reductions, after 151 employees were cut in February. NJCU will become Kean-Jersey City University on July 1.

Jersey City, New Jersey

https://jerseyvindicator.org/2026/04/29/new-jersey-city-university-continues-layoffs-ahead-of-merger-with-kean-university/

Portland Public Schools faces a $56.3 million budget deficit. Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong proposed reducing 336 full-time employees. These cuts impact school-based staff, specialized programs, and central office positions. This deficit is larger than earlier projections. A $65.2 million deficit is also forecast for the 2027–28 school year.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.wweek.com/news/schools/2026/04/28/portland-public-schools-faces-56-million-budget-deficit-as-superintendent-proposes-336-layoffs/

Univar Solutions USA LLC said in a letter to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce that the company will no longer be providing onsite waste management services to the BMW facility on Highway 101 in Greer.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/univar-solutions-permanent-layoffs-spartanburg/71150068

Did any other managers get an email of direct reports to cut?

The Lower Township School District approved a new budget. More than 50 positions will be eliminated. Hundreds of people attended a meeting to oppose these reductions. The Board of Education proceeded with the budget. The superintendent described the cuts as his career's hardest decision.

Lower Township, New Jersey

https://www.capemaycountyherald.com/news/lower-school-budget-will-mean-more-than-50-layoffs-88ccf43e

The Lakewood School District faces potential layoffs. Over 160 teachers' aides could be affected.

Lakewood, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/news/2026/04/todays-audio-update-over-160-teachers-aides-could-be-laid-off-from-school-district-nj-mans-magical-jeopardy-runs-ends.html

SKF USA Inc. intends to implement layoffs. These job reductions will occur at its Flowery Branch site. The organization is consolidating certain operations. It is also separating its automotive unit. Most article details remain inaccessible to non-subscribers.

Flowery Branch, Georgia

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/04/28/skf-usa-layoffs-flowery-branch.html

The layoffs come from 14 departments and offices, with the highest numbers being laid off from the Office of Information Technology, Office of the Provost and Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center.

https://fortworthreport.org/2026/04/27/49-uta-employees-have-faced-layoffs-since-june-2025-records-show/

Sounds like all departments in both companies have been told the last two levels of Orgs will be settled in late May through June. This means mass layoffs at this time. Curious if anyone is being told different, later in the year etc.

I know some at the Director level are not being retained and are already aware

Any news on when layoffs will start happening again?

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is laying off approximately 648 employees. These layoffs will become effective on June 26. Federal officials cut the facility off from Medicaid and Medicare payments. This action followed findings of multiple safety violations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will cease patient payments starting April 30.

San Antonio, Texas

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/04/28/nearly-650-laurel-ridge-treatment-center-employees-to-be-laid-off/

As expected from previous communication

Does anybody know ANYTHING about when we might expect to see more cuts?

A small round of around 10 employees. Could be more soon.

CPAC is laying off staff and cutting programs. This decision comes despite a recent CRTC wholesale rate increase approval. The channel will cease production of PrimeTime Politics and L'Essentiel. CPAC faces accelerating revenue declines and market uncertainty. Subscriber erosion has nearly doubled since 2024.

https://broadcastdialogue.com/cpac-cuts-staff-cancels-programs-as-financial-pressures-intensify/

Canby School District is implementing staff reductions. Fifty-three employees received layoff notices for the 2026-27 school year. These cuts are due to a $6.3 million budget shortfall. Superintendent Jennifer Patterson informed the community about the financial issues. A five-year school operating levy will appear on the May 19 ballot.

Canby, Oregon

https://woodburnindependent.com/2026/04/21/layoff-notices-going-out-to-canby-school-district-employees/

Rumors are floating around that more layoffs will be at HQ. Especially in Data, Strategy, PMO and Engineering

Polaris is closing its Osceola manufacturing plant facility which will leave nearly 190 workers out of a job.

The closure will begin in July and end by Jan. 31, 2027, a letter to the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Displaced Workers Unit said.

The employment of 189 employees working at the facility will end by the time the facility completely closes, the letter said.

https://www.wjfw.com/news/regional/layoffs-polaris-announces-closure-of-osceola-manufacturing-plant-189-workers-to-lose-jobs/article_d1f6c7f3-cb3a-4575-a485-32428c9f8bea.html

Looks like this round will end up huge.

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is undertaking significant budget cuts. These measures include school consolidations, building closures, and hundreds of layoffs. Approximately 146 teachers and 132 paraprofessionals were among those affected. The district also eliminated administrative and other support positions. These financial challenges are driven by declining enrollment and reduced state funding.

Cleveland, Ohio

https://signalcleveland.org/cleveland-schools-budget-layoffs-public-school-funding-2026/