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Age distinction in layoffs

Not really sure why, but did anyone else get one version of the layoff document to sign only to get another on the 9th? The latter added extensive language for preventing lawsuits, client interaction, bad-mouthing company, etc. What I would expect in this kind of doc, But it was what came after that I've never seen. It was a listing (not by name) but by position the people who were laid off and their Age. Not sure if they're daring someone to try and build a class action or bravado. Was I the only one who got the list? The way it breaks down:
Age Count
20-29 21
30-39 43
40-49 78
50-59 121
60-69 119
70-79 14

Listed another way
Those under 40 make up 16% of those laid off
40+ (a protected class) is at a whopping 84%

I don't know if it's enough for a suit, but it sure seems suspect in terms of their methodology in selecting individual.


Lay people off, get a promotion (sort of)

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, the body overseeing the implementation of United States monetary policy, has announced the creation of five task forces intended to evaluate and improve the Fed's operations. In a press release, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh named the "external advisers" who will lead each task force, ranging from economics professors to AI investors and corporate executives—executives like Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who will preside over a task force on employment and productivity.

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/us-federal-reserve-taps-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-who-just-laid-off-3-200-employees-to-lead-task-force-on-jobs/


Reducing hours to prevent getting laid off

Our area executive has informed several managers that they can encourage employees to cut their hours to avoid layoffs, transitioning from full-time to part-time contracts. SAP HR has engaged McKinsey & Company to determine which employees will be let go, focusing primarily on full-time positions. By reducing hours, employees can sidestep impending layoffs, but the situation is more complex.

Area executives are pushing this strategy not just to save jobs but to illustrate that full-time employees are less favorable compared to part-time workers in the context of AI, which is expected to enhance productivity. While the desire to avoid layoffs is strong, there is a moral dilemma in participating in a scheme that seems designed to benefit only McKinsey and the executives, who stand to gain financially from the layoffs.

Previous layoffs at SAP cost the company €2.5 billion, with minimal savings as funds were redirected to executive bonuses, share buybacks, and AI expenses.

In Germany, refusing to accept reduced hours could jeopardize welfare benefits, complicating the decision further. The question remains: how will you respond if your manager suggests reducing your hours?


H-1b issues of Citi - Cash rewards for reporting invalid hiring, layoff, hikes & promotions

Recently there are lots of news floating around H-1b being mis-used for promotion, hiring, layoff,vendor consultant hiring, politics inside Citigroup. Here is the press release for reporting these issues and you will get compensated:

https://www.oig.dol.gov/public/Press%20Releases/OIG-Press-Release-070826.htm

Reports may be submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor OIG Hotline: 1-800-347-3756 or https://www.oig.dol.gov/hotline.htm

If you have a peer who is H-1b, then you can claim your layoff was fraudulent if you can prove it with your contribution details and hierarchy details. Your management is also held responsible for invalid promotions, salary increments to H-1b


H-1b issues of Oracle - Cash rewards for reporting

Recently there are lots of news floating around H-1b being mis-used for promotion, hiring, layoff,etc inside Oracle. Here is the press release for reporting these issues and you will get compensated:

https://www.oig.dol.gov/public/Press%20Releases/OIG-Press-Release-070826.htm

Reports may be submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor OIG Hotline: 1-800-347-3756 or https://www.oig.dol.gov/hotline.htm

If you have a peer who is H-1b, then you can claim your layoff was fraudulent if you can prove it with your contribution details and hierarchy details from Aria


Duplicate departments at Ansys

Ansys still has departments that overlap with Synopsys—such as back-office and marketing—but does anyone know what process will be used to integrate them and lay off current employees?

Also, given that there have been multiple rounds of layoffs, does the company still have the financial capacity to pay severance packages if employees in these overlapping departments are laid off?


One year post CPM, much more meaningful work, key is savings to create escape velocity

I had a long and mostly good career at Intel. I remember the early days, when it was demanding, but in exchange, there was a meaningful employer/employee relationship. Towards the end, and sadly like so much of tech, it is now just transactional, you are here for the moment, then not. In the last chapter of my career at Intel products side (DCG), I felt our mission and goals were always shifting with the rotation of VPs, job clarity and purpose were low, and you spent as much time navigating politics, turf and survival as you did actually focused on delivering anything to our customers. Still, I always saved, maxed out 401k, additional savings along the way.

When our team was hit a year ago, I took the money and ran. We only have one shot at our lives, so for the next chapter, I focused on finding a job and organization that had more meaning to me, and not about the pay or title. I landed a role that pays about 1/3 of what I made at Intel (was double digit grade level), but I have very clear job clarity, ownership, accountability, I have direct line of site where my contributions add value, there isn't a re-org every quarter, the management is stable. This is a much better space than the nonsense of working on ever shifting goals, and one day you are told what you do matters, and the next day the team is CPM'd.

The key, if you are there navigating Lip-Bu's 'you are born to suffer and work hard' mindset, is save, save, save, and as you have more and more socked away, your options beyond Intel, and beyond tech, grow, grow and grow.

I am grateful for the wealth accumulation Intel provided my family and I over the years, and I do wish the remaining Intel colleagues the best of luck, I hope Intel and those that are there succeed (still have stock), but have to say the employment experience - from the perspective of meaning and purpose - decreased significantly from the Intel I joined in times past.


Lumen Tech Axes 90 in Partner Division

Lumen Technologies has confirmed significant layoffs impacting its Global Partner Solutions team. Approximately 90 employees were affected by these cuts, which occurred early this month. The company stated these changes are necessary to align its workforce with evolving business needs and strategic priorities. This marks the second major layoff for Lumen this year as it shifts focus towards network-as-a-service offerings. The company is prioritizing AI infrastructure and deemphasizing legacy products like voice services.

United States

https://www.channeldive.com/news/lumen-confirms-cuts-to-commercial-organization/824897/


City Cuts After-School Program Support

The city of Long Beach will no longer operate a significant after-school program due to budget constraints. This decision impacts hundreds of students and leads to potential layoffs for municipal workers. The school district is seeking a new operator to ensure program continuity. State funding for the program remains secure. City officials cite a need to reallocate limited financial resources to other essential services.

Long Beach, California

https://lbpost.com/news/education/long-beach-wrap-after-school-program-layoffs


Temple University Cuts Staff Amid Financial Strain

Temple University is implementing layoffs affecting 40 employees as it addresses ongoing budget deficits. This action is part of a broader strategy to cut $60 million in expenses for the upcoming fiscal year. The university is also increasing tuition by an average of 3.4% for both in-state and out-of-state students. Despite these cuts, Temple has recently experienced promising gains in first-year undergraduate enrollment. The university aims to achieve a balanced budget within the next three years.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

https://www.highereddive.com/news/temple-university-lays-off-40-employees-as-it-tackles-deficit/824888/


JPMorgan Chase Cuts 172 Jobs in Jersey City

JPMorgan Chase has announced another round of layoffs impacting 172 employees at its Jersey City office. These job reductions were effective this past Wednesday. The company stated these actions are part of regular business management and staffing adjustments. This latest notice brings the total number of affected employees in New Jersey this year to 477. JPMorgan Chase remains committed to New Jersey, employing over 12,500 people in the state.

Jersey City, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/07/jpmorgan-chase-announces-another-round-of-layoffs-at-nj-offices.html


Underwriting Re-assignments to Claims and Financial Services

I just saw a new department message about another round of underwriting associates getting moved to claims. Pages after pages of names, poor souls.

For the folks still in underwriting: Has managment become more aggressive, threatning layoffs?

I don't have any buddies left in that department, so I don't know what sort of pitch they are giving you guys.


If Money is Tight Then Maybe we Should Stop Wasting Money on Sh!t We Don’t Want or Need!

AT&T “leadership” needs to wake up and start making hard decisions about where capital is actually creating value and stop wasting it on nonsense.

Starlink and SpaceX are no longer just interesting companies to watch and laugh about. They represent a serious long term existential threat to traditional telecom like AT&T, and Wall Street is clearly paying attention. The recent 30% decline in AT&T’s stock price reflects the growing concerns about the company’s future and its ability to compete in a changing industry.

AT&T employs roughly 100,000 people, and maintaining a large and widespread office footprint comes with enormous ongoing costs like office leases, utilities, HVAC, water, janitorial services, security, parking, maintenance, supplies, and countless other facilities expenses in the neighborhood of $2B-$4B annually.

A reduction in unnecessary office space and a more flexible virtual first approach could free up tens of billions of dollars used for real competitive investment. That’s capital could be redirected toward the things that will actually determine whether AT&T wins the next decade like network investment, technology, spectrum, AI, innovation, and attracting and retaining top talent.

Instead, we’re continuing to wastefully spend billions on office space each year while also building a new multi billion dollar HQ nobody (besides Stink) wants or needs. At a time when the company is facing its biggest competitive threat in history, is that really the best use of capital?

AT&T doesn’t need to waste more billions proving employees can sit in a building like it’s 1960 in 2026. It needs to spend its available billions proving it can compete in the future, and right now morale is so low because of RTO that nobody here is motivated or cares at all.

If leadership is serious about competing against starlink, then capital should follow strategy. Go after the easy low hanging fruit and reduce the unnecessary facilities and associated costs, rethink archaic RTO requirements, and invest those dollars where they’ll actually generate a real competitive return. Ending the RTO nonsense seems like one of the easiest and most obvious places to start.

Too bad this “leadership” team is full of proven losers who can’t admit they got it wrong, again. One man’s ego and stubbornness will be the demise of a once great American company. Sad!


October 2

I understand October 2 is the last day for sales reps if they didn’t get a territory, if I have that right. Other than that what is the significance of October 2 for this company? What is the purpose of October 2, why not finish the year out? Thanksgiving and Christmas would be so close. That doesn’t even make sense!!
Is it a $ thing? Seems like there wouldn’t be enough people to work!! Who’s going to work all this? There’s only SO MUCH one person can do!!