#jobsecurity

Anyone here anything about retail stores/closures or are they safe this time.

How many of us will remain and in what capacity?

S&P Global reported on US manufacturing layoffs. Layoffs in June reached levels not seen since 2009. This excludes the initial COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Concerns over global demand and rising costs drove these job cuts. Manufacturing PMI growth was mainly due to inventory replenishment.

https://www.bitget.com/amp/news/detail/12560605474712

Job losses due to implementation of AI is coming soon .

New Jersey employers announced 8,177 mass layoffs this year through late June. This total surpasses the number of layoffs reported by the same time last year. Verizon and AT&T, two major telecom companies, contributed to these recent job cuts. Verizon announced 191 layoffs in Basking Ridge in June, following earlier cuts. AT&T also reported 138 layoffs in Cumberland County, adding to its previous reductions.

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

https://nj1015.com/nj-layoffs-june-update/

A decade after the people of Casa Grande were sold an electric-vehicle dream — with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in investment promised — some locals say the reality has been far different. It’s only gotten worse after Lucid Motors announced another round of layoffs.

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/06/24/still-shock-casa-grande-feels-impact-after-lucid-motors-layoffs/

The School District of Palm Beach County is eliminating 76 positions. These affected roles are Media Clerk I and Media Clerk II. Employment for these individuals will conclude on July 31, 2026. Increased compensation costs and declining student enrollment caused these changes. The district aims to re-employ as many affected staff members as possible.

West Palm Beach, Florida

https://cbs12.com/news/local/76-palm-beach-county-school-district-employees-to-be-laid-off-by-end-of-july-florida-news

Lucid Motors recently declared additional job reductions. The company is decreasing its total employee count by 18 percent. This affects 705 individuals at their Casa Grande, Arizona plant. The local community now faces increased economic uncertainty. These are the second staff cuts implemented by Lucid this year.

Casa Grande, AZ

https://www.azfamily.com/2026/06/24/still-shock-casa-grande-feels-impact-after-lucid-motors-layoffs/

I went from being terrified AI bubble was going to burst resulting in me losing my job to losing my job anyhow, changing the industry, and now watching as the bubble strains, eating popcorn and cheering for all of those who got rid of us to lose everything when it happens.

Coming to Centene was the worst decision I've ever made. I was thrilled when they offered me the position. Now I wish I'd never taken it.

Then I did some research. I looked at every company in our industry that I might apply to and I found they all have the same problems we do. Same complaints on the forums, same issues with management, and same uncertainty. So what's the point? I'd be jumping from one sinking ship to another. For now, I'm staying with what I know.

Delta Air Lines is changing its ground-handling contractor at Bradley International Airport. G2 Secure Staffing, LLC, the current contractor, filed a WARN notice for 100 jobs. This notice indicated potential job eliminations by August 19. Delta clarified the notice relates to a contractor change. G2 employees have been offered positions with the new contractor, HHS.

Windsor Locks, CT

https://patch.com/connecticut/windsorlocks/delta-says-100-bradley-airport-layoffs-may-not-mean-lost-jobs

Two companies in New Jersey announced 260 job cuts. Verizon Corp Resources Group filed notices for 191 workers. These Verizon layoffs will occur in two rounds by September. Digital Room LLC plans to eliminate 69 positions in Saddle Brook. These new filings contribute to 746 total layoffs disclosed in June.

New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/06/260-nj-workers-may-lose-jobs-as-2-more-employers-announce-layoffs.html

Are you taking the severance or are you applying for a new role?

The Minnesota Star Tribune will implement layoffs and buyouts. This action will reduce its newsroom staff by 15%. Twenty-five newsroom jobs will be eliminated. Publisher Steve Grove indicated exploring foundation ownership for the newspaper. Owner Glen Taylor has consistently invested in the paper's future.

Twin Cities, Minnesota

https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/06/22/star-tribune-newsroom-layoffs-buyouts

Johns Hopkins announced its largest job cut ever. Over 2,000 positions were eliminated. Cuts affected medical and public health divisions. A nearly billion-dollar funding cliff caused this. USAID pullbacks contributed to the shortfall.

https://www.aol.com/articles/12-big-layoffs-know-165913611.html

Over 5,000 Tennessee workers faced layoffs or closures halfway through 2026. The total reached 5,001 affected workers as of Monday. Recent WARN notices included Hard Rock Cafe, YesCare Corp., and Smurfit Westrock. These companies affected 61, 150, and 52 workers respectively. Tennessee's unemployment rate remained at 3.6% for four consecutive months.

Nashville, Tennessee

https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/06/22/warn-notices-5000-working-tennesseans-affected-by-closures-layoffs-halfway-through-2026-heres-what-we-know/

If you're planning to leave (and who isn't, right?) here's some advice from someone who's been around. Pay and title matter, but culture and environment matter even more. I focused too much on the first two and ignored the rest. Don't make the same mistake.

If you're smart, you should have been actively looking and applying for a job from the start of the year, if not sooner. No one is safe here, and I think that's been blatantly telegraphed for a while now. This is not the same company I joined 15 years ago, that's for sure.

https://commonwealthbeacon.org/economy/coca-colas-northampton-plant-closing-will-trigger-175-layoffs/

I'm curious how people who were laid off are doing with their job search. Is the market brutal or are you finding opportunities? Would love to hear from anyone still checking in.

Reference - https://www.hcamag.com/au/specialisation/hr-technology/all-our-human-developers-could-be-replaced-by-ai-within-a-few-years-sap-boss/579647

Statement of intent which will be moved towards gradual actions!

I heard from people that they training someone to do their job, what does that mean they are done or what?

Friends, I've been at ADP for about 20 years. I've noticed that the most common time for them to do layoffs is the last two weeks of June (right before the start of the new fiscal year). So if we make to July 1, we're probably ok, at least for a little while.

I'm exhausted from the constant worry. When can we finally relax? Will we ever again have some semblance of job security?

Initial unemployment claims in the US fell. This signals that layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty. Employers continue retaining workers due to skilled labor shortages. The Federal Reserve monitors this employment data. Consistent employment aids consumer spending and economic growth.

Washington, D.C., United States

https://brusselsmorning.com/us-weekly-jobless-claims/99520/

Whether more cuts will happen next month or later in the year, everybody should know by now they're coming. The best way to stay sane is to be prepared. Start looking right now, even if you don't plan to leave unless you have to. Have a plan B AND a plan C.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) ended 33 employment positions. This action was part of a company restructuring effort. Many affected employees felt blindsided by the decision. Thirty-one individuals reapplied for other company positions. Fifteen individuals secured new job placements.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/dozens-of-mlgw-employees-blindsided-after-jobs-eliminated-in-restructuring-effort/article_ddd769cc-13ef-44a5-9e18-e0d327ed7f6a.html

Why is it mostly us at Optum that have to worry about our jobs all the time? There are many GL 30 and 31 with no directs over at UHC, while at Optum GL29 has 15 directs. Seems they need an alignment.

Another 67 employees probably have zero job..

The gaming sector anticipates widespread staff reductions. Bungie may cut up to 400 employees due to project issues and investor pressure. Quantic Dream also faces potential cuts of around 115 staff after publishing failures. Reports suggest id Software, Bethesda, and BioWare are also at risk. High development costs and project portfolio reviews contribute to industry instability.

https://hi-tech.ua/en/a-summer-of-mass-layoffs-the-gaming-industry-is-preparing-for-a-new-wave-of-layoffs/

The only thing “American” about the company is the name, because it sure does seem they wanna replace everyone with foreign H1B temps, offshoring outsourcing and Indian contractors. What a complete joke, just change the name to India telecom already 🇮🇳. As we lose our jobs make sure to DUMP their services

I've heard there are some teams and people with various BH licenses not being allowed to make calls and do their role "while they look into it". Supposedly someone noticed something and now they are questioning if they are even allowed to make the outreaches. The timing is fishy. Anyone else heard this or having the experience? I don't feel secure in my role at all.

whoever got laid off, what's going on in you lives in terms of hunting? did you find anything? care to comment a crisp daily routine and approach you are doing to get back on feet again?

The global video game industry has recorded around 3,700 verified job losses in 2026. Total cuts likely exceed 4,000 when unverified reductions are included. The United States accounts for most layoffs, with Epic Games cutting about 1,000 roles. Bungie announced plans to lay off roughly 400 people. Ubisoft also cut around 680 jobs as part of a sweeping restructuring.

https://telanganatoday.com/game-industry-records-3700-layoffs-worldwide-in-2026

OtherSide Entertainment cut 17 jobs. This followed the cancellation of its Argos project. The studio deemed the game unviable in the current market. The job cuts took effect in late May. This reflects ongoing industry pressure for even veteran studios.

https://gamedev.net/news/otherside-entertainment-cuts-17-jobs-after-argos-cancellation-r4009/

Anyone in the Ambetter Regulatory Operations department affected? I’m a Regulatory Operations Analyst and am worried, but haven’t been able to find out much more.

What’s the WARN notice? How does it pertain to being let go?

https://fathomjournal.org/6f4be010/11abdcfdLCZEHh8cGhUZAQk

Baystate Health recently implemented workforce reductions. These layoffs affected staff in 22 different departments. Longtime employees and information technology workers were impacted. The Massachusetts Nurses Association voiced concern about the job cuts. The union also has an ongoing contract disagreement with Baystate Health.

Springfield, Massachusetts

https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/layoffs-at-baystate-health-spark-nurses-union-concern/