#layoffs

Twenty-six employees of Meta Platforms have filed a novel lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using AI-powered software that disproportionately targeted people with disabilities ‌or who took medical leave in selecting workers for mass layoffs.

https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/meta-used-ai-target-workers-135207675.html

With today's announcement of four days in office, it's time for some of us to leave. Has anyone had luck finding remote positions?

I keep wondering what the next round of changes will bring. More layoffs? Reduced hours? Title eliminations? Anyone have any insight?

I'm at my breaking point. We're constantly losing people, never getting replacements, and the work just keeps coming. It's starting to feel hopeless that things are ever going to improve.

Why

Are a lot of people taking it?

Anyone the it will offered again?

What’s the Reorg look like after?

We are being asked to do review. Is this a precursor for identifying people to put on layoff list? Looking for intel.

I still think this is way too high though. With the current debt, and forthcoming AI apocalypse, this stock is worth $1 !!!!

Got a phone interview scheduled with another company for this Friday afternoon. The position is with a local oncology clinic. Starting pay pretty dang close to what I make now after ten years. I didn't take the VSP, and obviously haven't been notified if my position within EBOS is being cut as I guess that's supposed to happen within the next couple of weeks or so. But with all that going on in CC with seemingly no positive changes on the horizon, it might be wise for me to, in the famous words of Cobra Kai, "strike first." What do y'all think?

Somehow I am seeing that Dell is doing very well financially, their stock and value is the highest it's ever been, same about revenue. Otherwise I am worrying about the constant layoffs I have seen

I am currently interviewing for a Inside Sales Associate role in the NGSA in Hopkinton, MA and would love to hear some insights. Would you take the role if given?

One of the last rats off the ship or is he sick of leading the rudderless ship? Almost nothing from the c suite and every major position has left the last six months.

No wonder it feels like no one’s driving this ship, except the CIO lighting money on fire with all these new applications and projects that have gone nowhere

but does anyone ever see Kate J come right out and address the many layoffs over the past few weeks, or just continue to RIF more workers every month until she feels the time is right to sell off the remaining parts ?

Funny how “Impostor Syndrome” keeps trending on LinkedIn, as if the real impostors aren’t sitting comfortably in the executive suite polishing their mission‑statement buzzwords. Our Lake Mary Site Lead waxes and wanes almost daily on LinkedIn about personal growth and his random musings on overcoming self‑doubt, meanwhile TheLayoff.com reads like a Greek chorus calling out leadership that’s overstayed its ethical visa. But sure—let’s all meditate on our inner saboteur while the EC perfects the art of staying in the room long after the moral fire alarm went off. Let’s focus more on our personal shortcomings while leadership turns up the midyear gaslighting campaign to identify a new collection of layoff victims.

It’s interesting, really. Employees twist themselves into pretzels wondering if they’re “worthy,” while the folks steering the ship can’t find the compass, the map, or apparently the exit.

If impostors are defined by those who shouldn’t be in the role, the syndrome isn’t in the rank‑and‑file—it’s upstairs in 240G, thriving, well‑compensated, and oddly immune to self‑reflection.

But hey, personal growth is important. Just not that personal, apparently. Give it a rest, James.

Out of nowhere one of the VPs in OCI was let go and the team under him have no clue what’s going on. It’s this standard practice?

Conduent layoffs July and August 5 states

On the dreaded 7/16, will Customer Service / tech on the front line and or Case Mgmt be impacted?? Please share any details if known..

Oracle is very poor in its operations. The management is filled with oldies who don't know how to steer . Every one travels like they boarded a flight or train rather than sitting in driver seat. Need lots of layoff at the top. All EVP's, VP's, Senior Director roles need to be evaluated for transformation they did for the company in past 3-4 years and be removed if not.

All through my years I was just delivering something for Oracle based on company /team requirements from top. Most of these are non-innovative, mundane, repetitive tasks occupying my time, energy, efforts. I have done some valuable things but are not rewarded for those. I was happy with 2% increments.

Here is the problem, your friends in other companies are seeing hyper growth for what you are doing now. Even in small company they grow big and paid more.
Its a hare and tortoise game. We run fast and want to rest in shade of Oracle tree thinking management directions will help us grow and move forward. Where the tortoises are winning.

Oracle is/has become a Political Junk yard.

Next week there is an ice cream social in Hop. They laid off thousands of people with a stock price of over $450 a share. They’re going to lay off more people in August and Nov.

They’re going to give you an ice cream social. If you are reading this and are in Hopkinton, don’t go. F*ck those guys, they’re the most greedy little pr!cks I’ve ever seen in my life.

Everything went to sh!t once Arthur took over.

They can’t placate us with ice cream. Think about how insulting that is for a second.

Not a bonus, not an increase in your salary for doing great work, not stock, but F*cking ice cream.

Show them your disgust. Don’t go.

Warnings of Earnings miss.

IBM shares slipped double digits in premarket trading after the firm released preliminary second-quarter results that fell short of expectations.

CEO Arvind Krishna blamed the shortfall on weakness in the software and infrastructure business because clients shifted money toward hardware purchases like memory chips.

Nordic Veneer has ceased operations at its Roseburg facility after 72 years in business. The company's final production day was July 2nd, leading to the layoff of most of its approximately 55 employees. Plant Manager Bayley Adams cited intense international competition and rising wood supply costs as significant challenges. A major blow came in April when a primary buyer, Roseburg Forest Products, stopped purchasing their veneer. The company is now considering selling the facility or waiting for a more favorable market.

Roseburg, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/08/nordic-veneer-closes-mill-in-roseburg-after-more-than-72-years/

Brookshire Grocery Company is closing four of its stores this month. The affected locations are in Ashdown, Arkansas; Rayville, Louisiana; Winnfield, Louisiana; and Grambling, Louisiana. These closures follow an evaluation of the company's retail footprint. Employees have been offered positions at other Brookshire stores. Customers can still redeem fuel points at remaining locations.

Ashdown, Arkansas

https://www.the-sun.com/money/16668080/brookshire-closing-stores-arkansas-louisiana/

A judge has indicated the possibility of a buyer for the Schwebel Baking Company, which had announced plans to cease operations. This development comes after the Teamsters Union filed a lawsuit contesting the closure. The company, in business for over 120 years, is reportedly considering an expedited Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate a sale. Discussions are ongoing between parties to determine the feasibility of this potential purchase. The identity of the prospective buyer has not yet been disclosed.

Youngstown, Ohio

https://www.wtae.com/article/schwebel-baking-company-buyer/71921509

North Carolina's new state budget significantly cuts and restricts funding for Legal Aid services. Lawmakers are diverting money historically allocated to Legal Aid towards public defender offices. This follows a previous funding freeze that already caused layoffs and rural office closures for Legal Aid. The new budget also imposes restrictions on the types of cases Legal Aid can handle. These changes will negatively impact vulnerable residents needing legal assistance.

Raleigh, North Carolina

https://www.fayobserver.com/story/opinion/2026/07/14/nc-general-assembly-budget-hits-legal-aid-with-cruel-cuts/90907465007/

People keep posting that they are safe from layoffs.

The advertising giant WPP is planning significant layoffs for the remainder of the year. These cuts are expected to impact hundreds of employees worldwide. This action is a key component of the company's ongoing restructuring and turnaround efforts. The precise number of affected positions is anticipated to be in the mid-to-high hundreds. This move signals a continued push for operational efficiency.

London, England

https://adage.com/agencies/aa-wpp-plans-hundreds-more-layoffs-by-end-of-2026/

Morale is zero, will they keep the circus for much longer?

I said to my now ex manager I am done, i just want exit pkg so I can focus on starting interviews because thinking every day is it today for months is not healthy.

He is no longer manager soon so I guess we might be on similar exit paths.

So US cuts done right what about EU and Israel?

Leidos has announced workforce reductions affecting 305 employees, primarily in indirect roles. These changes are intended to improve operational efficiency and position the company for future growth. The company is actively working to reassign many of these individuals to new direct positions. These layoffs represent a small fraction, less than one percent, of Leidos's global workforce. Leidos is providing severance and outplacement assistance to those impacted.

Reston, Virginia

https://www.washingtontechnology.com/companies/2026/07/leidos-layoff-notices-hit-305-people-non-customer-roles/414729/

Santa Barbara County has successfully reduced its planned staff layoffs. This positive development comes after receiving an unexpected increase in state funding. The additional money will allow the county to reinstate 15 positions that were previously slated for elimination. These restored jobs were part of a larger effort to address the county's tight financial situation and balance its budget. Consequently, the total number of layoffs has decreased significantly.

Santa Barbara, California

https://www.kclu.org/2026-07-13/santa-barbara-county-reduces-staff-layoffs-after-getting-an-unexpected-surge-in-state-funding?_amp=true

Merck KGaA's U.S. research division is implementing a mandatory three-day-a-week in-office policy for its R&D staff. This new requirement applies to employees previously hired for remote work. Those unwilling to relocate or commute to the Billerica office will face potential layoffs. The company is offering relocation assistance to affected employees. Up to seventy individuals may be impacted by this policy change.

Billerica, Massachusetts

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/merck-kgaa-institutes-office-requirement-us-research-team-could-lead-70-layoffs

Union representatives at WK Kellogg's Memphis plant allege the company is violating their collective bargaining agreement. The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) claims WK Kellogg is disregarding seniority rules for job placements during workforce reductions. Union leaders state their proposals to preserve jobs and honor seniority have been met with resistance. They believe the company is prioritizing profit over its dedicated workforce. The union plans to monitor the situation and pursue legal action if necessary.

Memphis, Tennessee

https://www.memphisflyer.com/union-kelloggs-not-following-agreements-on-layoffs/

Placentia's City Council has opted for spending reductions and layoffs to address a $1.5 million budget deficit. This approach differs from neighboring cities that utilized reserves or hiring freezes. The council prioritized basic services like infrastructure and public safety. The budget was balanced through various cuts, including two layoffs and reduced landscaping. Despite balancing the budget, significant underfunding of road maintenance remains a concern.

Placentia, California

https://voiceofoc.org/2026/07/placentia-uses-spending-cuts-and-layoffs-to-close-budget-deficit/

Many years ago when I heard some of my friends had landed jobs at Cisco I thought "wow Cisco is smart to hire them". I even considered buying the stock.

All of them got laid off.

So when Cisco bought the company I worked for I already knew what was coming. The day the deal was announced I should have updated my resume and left. But I stayed anyway. I lasted longer than I expected but those years were mostly wasted.

I watched good friends and talented people get cut. After about a year I made a decision. I was done working extra hours or giving my soul to the company. If someone asked where I worked I would say Cisco but I always added that it was not the company it used to be back in the 90s. These days I even wonder if it was ever really that great.

In the end I gave them way less than my best effort. Sometimes I felt guilty about it. Then I would see someone busting their a** working weekends and late nights only to get laid off anyway. That made the message pretty clear.

Now it is my turn to be let go and I am still not sure which path was better. Should you work hard on principle even when the system does not care? Or do you push back against a machine that punishes loyalty?

I used every bit of that unlimited PTO. I never worked extra hours. Part of me is glad I fought the system in my own small way.

The other part wonders if it would have been better to go down still believing in the mission like Old Major in Animal Farm.

G.K. wrote “Expectations may change. Experiences may evolve”. Such a passive aggressive tone. We get it G.K., you hate your employees. We’ve know that since day one. You’re going to push people to leave, lay people off and make the survivors as uncomfortable as possible.

Have a cookie 🍪

Just learned that there are lots of folks as monthly contractor under Salm / Jef h team in technology used as rate cart driver. Also, very expensive opex contractors still around. This is really new to me. We got laid off but this?

I can't believe anyone is falling for the "I got notified today!!" bullsh-t. You literally saw a massive layoff in November.

Just a refresher - 15 minute meeting scheduled the morning of by your leader, over around 11, all hands for the survivors. No meeting invite goes out for the all hands, you just get a ping with the link (or at least that's how it went in my department).

Anyone who says they know they're getting laid off as early as today is a liar and nobody with any actual knowledge is going to post it here. You will know Thursday. Period.

Was there any indication there'd be cuts today?

Senior folks like Director level people like SMEs including engineering Prod owners were let go - this Friday is last day.

Please comment updates on 7/16 layoffs as of today.