Tell everyone what you or hear about layoffs, companies, number of staff, location, etc. Any information is appreciated. We all need to be prepared and have our finances and resumes in order. Recommend to start preliminary job search process... — read more 

McKinsey & Co. will reduce its workforce. Cuts will affect non-client-facing divisions. Up to ten percent of staff may be impacted. This could affect several thousand employees over two years. Other major consulting firms have also announced recent... — read more 

The Washington Post is rehiring journalists laid off in February. This action aims to stabilize its newsroom. Some staff returned on a temporary basis. Others were rehired for full-time positions. The union is monitoring these rehiring efforts. ... — read more 

KPMG is reducing its U.S. audit partner count. Approximately 100 partners are exiting the firm. An early retirement initiative did not meet its goals. The firm aims to align partner ranks with its audit business. Departing partners will receive... — read more 

Local schools are currently experiencing various impacts. These impacts include ongoing strikes by staff. Possible layoffs are also a concern for these institutions. Furthermore, other unspecified factors are affecting the schools. The overall... — read more 

Layoffs go into effect May 20, 2026. Per Bloomberg News and confirmed. Also, it’s closing 6,000 open roles.

The PGA Tour cut 56 full-time employees. This reduction impacts about four percent of its staff. These changes follow a $1.5 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group. A new CEO model is now in place. A shorter schedule and new markets are under... — read more 

Wren Kitchens ceased all operations in the United States immediately. This action resulted in hundreds of employees losing their jobs. Former workers reported receiving no advance notice of the closures. The company's U.S. website was shut down... — read more 

Nike announced 1,400 layoffs. These cuts primarily affect its operations division. The company is undergoing an ongoing turnaround effort. Workers at Air manufacturing facilities and Converse are impacted. The moves aim to strengthen Nike's... — read more 

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to some U.S. employees. This marks the company's first such retirement program. Approximately 7% of the U.S. workforce is eligible. Eligibility requires a combined age and years of service totaling 70 or more... — read more 

ESPN is preparing for another round of layoffs. Approximately 30 off-camera employees are expected to be impacted. A YouTube TV blackout last year caused a $100 million revenue dip. These cuts are not related to ESPN's recent NFL Media asset... — read more 

A federal court approved a $1.25 million settlement. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was a party. R&R Janitorial Painting and Building Services, Inc. was the defendant. This agreement resolves a five-year-old bias lawsuit. The suit... — read more 

Careerminds research highlights widespread issues with how companies handle layoffs. Many employees first learn about job cuts through workplace gossip. Only a quarter of laid-off staff felt leadership was transparent about the reasons. Poor... — read more 

ASML announced a reduction of 1,700 staff members. This action targets bureaucratic inefficiencies. The company seeks faster decision-making. It will create 1,400 new technical positions. This emphasizes a focus on core engineering. ... — read more 

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

Rumors suggest Microsoft Gaming plans a large workforce reduction. An anonymous post on Blind claimed 15% of gaming staff could be cut. The post indicated a potential announcement date of May 6 or June 5. This speculation follows a company-wide... — read more 

Several companies are announcing workforce reductions, citing artificial intelligence as a key factor. One report indicated AI was a factor in 8% of recent job cut plans. Some industry leaders question if this is always genuine or "AI washing."... — read more 

LHH research indicates 87% of HR leaders plan or have conducted layoffs. These workforce reductions are driven by skills displacement, AI, and market shifts. Most employers find rehiring talent more costly than internal redeployment. A significant... — read more 

The technology sector faces ongoing substantial job reductions. Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles suggests a career pivot for affected workers. She advises moving into data center roles like electricians and technicians. Demand for these positions is... — read more 

T-Mobile announced 326 job cuts in April. These layoffs impacted employees across Tennessee, Texas, and Colorado. Chattanooga, Tennessee, saw 200 permanent layoffs. Austin, Texas, had 75 employees affected. Denver, Colorado, experienced 51 job... — read more 

Binance co-chief executive Yi He announced no significant layoffs are planned. This stance differs from many tech firms cutting jobs. Binance instead prioritizes new hires and global expansion. The company aims to reach three billion users worldwide... — read more 

Mass layoffs are increasingly common, often involving thousands of roles at once. How senior leaders handle these decisions profoundly impacts organizational trust, talent, and performance. Research indicates that while layoffs offer short-term... — read more 

Over 73,200 jobs were cut across 95 IT companies in Q1 2026. The Walt Disney Company, Meta Platforms, Oracle, and Snap Inc. announced major layoffs. Disney is preparing to eliminate approximately 1,000 positions. Meta reduced 700 roles and plans... — read more 

John Deere is recalling employees across three U.S. facilities. Nearly 50 workers will return in April, adding to over 300 recalled in 2026. This follows increased demand in construction, forestry, and drivetrain production. The company previously... — read more 

The IRS plans to lay off 6,700 employees. This action could strain tax collection resources. It may also impact government revenue and the budget balance. New tax policies for 2025 include a higher estate tax exemption. These changes lead wealthy... — read more 

No number given, but it's in addition to 66 people affected in February.

Which companies are laying off the week of April 20?

Weekly requests for unemployment aid dropped. The number decreased by 11,000 to 207,000. This figure remains consistent with recent years. The labor market shows a "low-hire, low-fire" trend. High inflation and elevated gas prices persist. ... — read more 

7-Eleven plans to close 645 convenience stores across North America. This action is part of a sweeping restructuring plan. The company expects to open 205 new locations during the same period. Some closures involve converting sites to wholesale fuel... — read more 

Over 800 jobs were cut across the U.S. logistics and trucking sectors. These layoffs stem from contract losses, facility closures, and changing supply chain strategies. Saddle Creek Logistics, Ryder System, and Day & Ross USA are among the affected... — read more 

Are you ready for more layoffs? This is the way.

An economy that rewards hard work and loyalty with more hard work and no economic gain is insane.

Widespread layoffs are occurring in 2026 across many companies. AI automation is a primary driver, replacing middle-layer roles. Companies are trading permanent salaries for software subscriptions. This shift creates a high demand for specialized... — read more 

"This is not any reflection of the strength of our business. We have the biggest opportunity in Pendo history ahead of us. We are setting ourselves up to move at a faster speed to capitalize on it," said CEO Todd Olson in a statement. "We've been in... — read more 

WIPR is undergoing a major restructuring. This restructuring involves significant layoffs. The organization is also offering free memberships. This offer is part of the current changes. More information is available in the full article. ... — read more 

iHeartMedia has initiated a new round of layoffs. These reductions impact both management and sales departments. Several key executives have already departed the company. Affected roles include regional presidents and sales vice presidents. These... — read more 

Tech companies cut nearly 79,000 jobs in early 2026. Oracle eliminated over 25,000 roles, and Amazon cut 16,000 positions. Many cuts are linked to AI adoption or automation-driven restructuring. Despite layoffs, companies still compete intensely for... — read more 

An investment strategist anticipates more layoffs at Novo Nordisk. Lars Hytting of Arthascope made this prediction. He expects approximately 4,500 employees could be affected. This follows a large round of job cuts last fall. Companies often reduce... — read more 

Tata Consultancy Services faces high senior-level attrition. Exits from top ranks surged to about 16%. This is significantly higher than its historical 4-5% rate. Around 12,000 employees were impacted by workforce reduction. Senior leaders also... — read more 

The Washington Post recently laid off over 30 percent of its newsroom staff. These cuts included journalists covering arts and entertainment. This continues a decade-long trend of declining arts coverage at the paper. Editors previously cut sections... — read more