The Associated Press plans staff cuts and a business restructuring. This move shifts focus from local print to video and national topics. Revenue from tech companies has significantly grown for the AP. A voluntary separation plan will first be... — read more
Happy Easter 🐰
I hope the big bad bunny doesn’t bring more layoffs this coming week.
Challenger Report: March Job Cuts Rise, AI a Key Factor
U.S. employers announced 60,620 job cuts in March, a 25% increase from February. This figure is still down 78% compared to March last year. Artificial Intelligence (AI) was the leading reason for cuts in March, accounting for 15,341 positions... — read more
Audacy Initiates Layoffs, Reorganizes Management
Audacy has begun a new round of layoffs across its radio operations. The company is also implementing a new regional leadership structure. This new structure replaces traditional Market Managers with Regional Presidents and Vice Presidents. CEO Kelli... — read more
Nike Reduces Workforce, Targets Technology Roles
Nike continues to optimize its workforce and rationalize programs. The company recently made a wave of tech layoffs this quarter. CFO Matthew Friend confirmed these actions on an earnings call. Nike incurred $230 million in severance costs for these... — read more
Panera Restructures Operations, 399 Employees Laid Off
Panera Bread is implementing a new transformation strategy called "Panera RISE." This plan involves closing several regional Fresh Dough Facilities. The company is shifting to third-party artisan bakers for dough production. These closures have... — read more
Oracle Announces Severance for US Employees
Oracle offered a severance package to its laid-off US employees. The package includes four weeks of base salary. Employees also receive one additional week per year of employment. The maximum severance payout is capped at 26 weeks. Affected workers... — read more
T-Mobile US Cuts Staff in IT Optimization
T-Mobile US recently laid off an undetermined number of employees. This move is part of an effort to optimize its IT organization. GeekWire reported the total job cuts were in the hundreds. T-Mobile stated it is aligning its IT for future growth and... — read more
Takeda Initiates Major Restructuring with US Job Reductions
Takeda Pharmaceutical filed a WARN Act notice confirming 634 U.S. job cuts. Of these, 247 positions are at its Cambridge, Massachusetts headquarters. The company's board approved a restructuring targeting ¥200 billion in gross savings. These savings... — read more
Gaming Giants Cut Staff Amid Industry Challenges
The gaming industry is experiencing significant layoffs. Sony, EA, and Supermassive Games reduced their workforces. Star Citizen also implemented staff cuts. These events were reported around March 2026. The sector faces ongoing challenges. ... — read more
Di-k's Sporting Goods Begins Foot Locker Job Cuts
Di-k's Sporting Goods has started layoffs at Foot Locker. This occurs nearly a year after its acquisition of the retailer. Unnamed sources confirmed the news to Footwear News. Some employees were asked to return to office or relocate. Redundancies... — read more
Goldman Sachs: Oil Prices to Slow US Job Growth
Goldman Sachs forecasts rising oil prices will impact the US labor market. The bank expects a reduction of 10,000 jobs per month through 2026. This could push the unemployment rate to 4.6% by the third quarter of 2026. Slower hiring, rather than... — read more
Kennedy Center Announces Further Staff Reductions
The Kennedy Center is implementing additional staff reductions. These job cuts affect multiple departments. Programming staff are among those impacted. Development, advertising, and marketing teams also face layoffs. This news indicates ongoing... — read more
Zety Reports Recurring Layoffs Common Among U.S. Tech Firms
Zety's new analysis tracked U.S. tech company layoffs. The study covered job cuts between 2023 and 2025. Many companies conducted multiple rounds of layoffs. 27% of companies had two or more layoff events. Most repeat layoffs occurred within 12... — read more
UCI Health layoffs
Around 150 folks are about to be shown the door.
UCI Health Cuts 150 Jobs Due to Funding Reductions
UCI Health plans to lay off approximately 150 workers. This represents about 1% of its total workforce. Federal funding cuts contributed to this decision. Declining reimbursement from insurers also prompted the restructuring. The integrated health... — read more
Pharma Giants Cut 22,000 Jobs in 2025
Large pharmaceutical companies collectively reduced their workforces by over 22,000 in 2025. This contraction occurred as the industry faces a $300 billion patent cliff. Many firms implemented cost cuts and layoffs to maintain profits. Pfizer, Novo... — read more
Epic Lays Off More Than 1,000 Staff
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees. This decision follows a downturn in Fortnite engagement since 2025. The company is spending significantly more than it is making. These cuts, along with $500 million in cost savings, aim for stability... — read more
Workers Perceive Return-to-Office as Stealth Layoffs
Many workers view return-to-office mandates negatively. They often perceive these directives as stealth layoffs. Remote work was common five years prior. This situation has changed dramatically recently. The article explores these impacts on... — read more
KTLA Reporter Fired Amid Broadcaster Restructuring
Longtime KTLA reporter Ellina Abovian was fired last month. She stated local TV news must adapt its storytelling. The industry faces consolidation and cost cutting. Broadcasters like Nexstar are restructuring operations. They invest in AI due to... — read more
Bo-m! Studios Restructures Operations, Announces Layoffs
Bo-m! Studios announced a major organizational restructuring. This integration places many Bo-m functions under Random House Worlds. The changes resulted in layoffs for some personnel. Key roles like publishing, operations, and business planning are... — read more
CNN Prepares Layoffs Amid Digital Transformation
CNN is preparing to lay off employees this week. The move is part of a digital overhaul led by Mark Thompson. This effort aims to modernize the workforce for a digital future. The organization aims for more product, streaming, and digital... — read more
Literary and Talent Agents among WME laid off staff
https://deadline.com/2026/03/talent-agents-impacted-wme-layoffs-1236759297/
Nexstar's News Nation Implements Staff Layoffs
News Nation recently experienced staff layoffs. Impacted employees received unexpected calls from management and HR. These cuts affected journalists and their respective shows. However, primetime opinion programs were reportedly spared. News Nation... — read more
Uber CEO Warns of Massive AI Job Displacement
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi offered a stark view on AI's impact. He stated many executives privately admit AI will displace millions of jobs. Khosrowshahi estimates AI could replace 70-80% of human work. He acknowledged autonomous vehicles will... — read more
Crypto.com layoffs
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/19/crypto-com-layoffs-12percent-ai-job-loss.html
Pinpoints Four Layoff Warning Signs
SaaS data insight firm Dofollow.com identified four key indicators of impending company layoffs. These signs include hiring freezes disguised as "role reviews" and sudden cost-cutting measures across departments. Aggressive productivity metrics and... — read more
US Jobless Claims Fall Amid Economic Pressures
Americans are cutting back on spending due to rising gas prices. Gas prices are approaching $4 a gallon after the Iran war. Economists predict sustained price increases could strain household budgets. Despite these pressures, U.S. unemployment... — read more
Ingka Group Plans 800 Job Cuts
Ingka Group, Ikea's largest franchisee, plans to cut approximately 800 jobs. These reductions will occur within its Group Functions. CEO Juvencio Maeztu stated the company grew too complex. The move aims to simplify the organization for speed and... — read more
Snowflake Reduces Workforce Amid Strategy Shift
Snowflake confirmed "targeted" staff cuts. These adjustments align teams with the company's long-term strategy. The cuts specifically affected its technical writing and documentation team. Snowflake aims for operational efficiency and more AI... — read more
William Morris Endeavor Announces Staff Reductions
Layoffs continue in the entertainment industry this year. This follows many job cuts in 2025. William Morris Endeavor announced a 3% staff reduction. This announcement came after St. Patrick’s Day. Axios, Lionsgate, and Universal Music Group’s... — read more
Goldman Sachs Implements Rolling Job Cuts
Goldman Sachs will start a series of small layoffs. These reductions will continue throughout the summer. All business lines within the company are expected to be impacted. This new approach replaces the bank's previous single annual layoff event... — read more
CEOWORLD Report: Employees View Office Returns as Covert Layoffs
A new CEOWORLD magazine study surveyed 125,000 full-time U.S. employees. Most employees believe return-to-office mandates are "stealth layoffs." 72% suspect these policies aim to cut headcount without severance. Many workers engage in "coffee... — read more
US Labor Market Cools, Workers Remain in Current Roles
Many workers are now choosing to stay in their current jobs. This trend reflects a slowing job market and reduced worker confidence. The expected quit rate dropped to a decade low of 15.9% in February. Employers also cut 92,000 jobs in February... — read more
Auto Suppliers Embrace New Strategies Amid Market Volatility
Suppliers no longer expect market conditions to normalize. They are adapting operations for ongoing market instability. This follows tens of thousands of job cuts in 2025. Relentless regulatory uncertainty also prompted this change. This information... — read more
Oracle Expands Layoff Funds for Efficiency and AI Strategy
Oracle is preparing for another round of job cuts in the coming months. The company allocated an additional $500 million for restructuring costs. This brings its total restructuring funds to $2.1 billion for the current fiscal year. Oracle cites AI... — read more
Companies Reduce Staff as AI Adoption Grows
Many companies are openly discussing AI's role in workforce reductions. MIT research indicates AI can already replace a significant portion of the US labor market. Several firms, including IBM and Wisetech, have directly cited AI for job cuts. IBM's... — read more
Crunchyroll Restructures Divisions for Global Growth
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is undergoing workforce restructuring in 2026. These changes reportedly affect HR, Product, and E-commerce divisions. Employees have begun announcing their departures on LinkedIn. The company links these job cuts... — read more
Corporate America continues job cuts in 2026 in efficiency push
https://www.businessday.co.za/world/international-companies/2026-03-16-corporate-america-continues-job-cuts-in-2026-in-efficiency-push/
CNBC Select Offers Financial Preparation Tips for Layoffs
U.S. employers announced a significant increase in layoffs recently. This trend highlights the importance of financial preparedness for workers. Experts recommend creating an emergency budget and building savings. Negotiating severance packages and... — read more