#employeerelations

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh confirmed the company has no plans for layoffs. He stated Infosys has not conducted any layoffs in the past year. Parekh believes artificial intelligence expands work opportunities rather than reducing them. The company intends to hire approximately 20,000 fresh graduates in 2026. Infosys is also actively reskilling its engineers to work with AI-driven tools.

https://www.peoplematters.in/news/ai-and-emerging-tech/no-layoffs-at-infosys-as-ceo-says-ai-is-expanding-work-report-49481

If you look, you can see what’s going on. Management not really enforcing 5 day RTO. Snacks/eggs not being restocked. Soda/coffee/water machines taking days to refill.
The company is feeling the cost squeeze of offering those things now that they have to save for the new .
So they look away on you coming in 2-3 days, and you look away on all these amenities they lured you back with.

Anyone know what’s going on with the career site for employees? Some folks have reported an issue seeing the GL and I’m unable to as well.

Sure, AI has it's place, but it's not a solution for everything. Employees are raising real, valid concerns: rising costs, the need for more flexible work arrangements, job security, and clarity around salaries and bonuses. Redirecting those concerns to AI is just proving, yet again, employee input isn't being heard or valued.

They just laid off a whole team of US base virtual customer service representative yesterday, April 29, 2026

40 let go last week. A couple were people that were the only person that worked on their particular project in their capacity. I wish them well. It's basically monthly now.

Did you anyone receive them email that was sent out this morning about Cigna getting rid of IFP plans starting in 2027? What does this mean for our jobs? If Cigna is no longer offering IFP PLANS starting 2027, does this mean employees in that department will also be fired? I’m just trying to understand all of this.

Buckle up!

https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/04/29/fidelity-to-bring-employees-back-to-the-office-5-days-a-week/

Ok folks who complain about THREE day requirement- TIAA continues to be the outlier here. For those who threaten to leave over this requirement - not only is the job market difficult, your options to work from home also seem to be dwindling. So maybe switch career paths as the industry is almost exclusively in office or appreciate what TIAA offers its employees?

I believe we'll only be safe come Monday.

How’s it going in the stores without their beauty merchandisers?! Are the cosmetics associates doing the job? Visual captain?! Is stuff getting done?! Why would anyone think it was a great idea to cut them? If anything there should be a full time and a part time at every store! They’re important because they do a lot in 40 hours a week! Mind you, the pay should align better too.

North Thurston Public Schools board paused proposed layoffs. This decision followed significant public outcry at a recent meeting. The district faced a $10 million budget deficit. Proposed cuts included mental health specialists and physical therapists. Enrollment decline and rising expenses contributed to the financial shortfall.

Lacey, Washington

https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article315569243.html

The New Britain Board of Education voted to issue teacher layoff notices. Fifteen layoff notices will be sent out on Friday. This decision comes amid ongoing budget concerns. The board awaits state funding to potentially reduce cuts. Officials are working to save teacher and staff positions.

New Britain, Connecticut

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/new-britain-schools-to-begin-teacher-layoffs-friday-amid-budget-concerns/

Marsden Services is laying off 106 employees at its Louisville facility. The company's facility services warehouse permanently ceased operations. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on May 10. This closure resulted from a client terminating their contract. Affected employees are not represented by a union and do not have bumping rights.

Louisville, Kentucky

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/companies/2026/04/29/marsden-services-to-close-louisville-warehouse/89864202007/

Anyone have any info on what KSC clinics are closing for good? I know our path of growth was too aggressive, but didn’t think closing clinics was the solution. I always assumed they would just do a hiring freeze instead of laying off WellMed employees they just onboarded within the last 6 months….Good luck to anyone who gets cut today. It is tough out there.

Since my ISU got a big cut, I’ve officially entered my "Linux Villain Era." I finally installed Ubuntu 26.04 and banned my work laptop from the house in the evening and weekends—mostly because I prefer my OS without a side of corporate heavy eavesdropping. If the budget is gone, my "extra mile" just hit a dead end.

Cognizant launched Project Leap to transform its operating model for AI-led delivery. This program involves investments in AI capabilities and workforce reskilling. It will also result in employee layoffs as the company shifts to an AI-led pyramid. Cognizant expects to incur $230-$320 million in costs, mostly for severance, in 2026. The company anticipates $200-$300 million in cost savings from this initiative.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/cognizant-launches-project-leap-for-ai-led-future-signals-layoffs-and-reshaping-of-pyramid-model/article70921384.ece

Hi everyone,
I’m a former employee of Nike and I’m trying to obtain a more detailed experience letter. So far, I’ve only received a basic employment verification that includes my start date, end date, and job title.
For my current needs, I require a letter that also outlines my roles and responsibilities (job duties) during my time there.
Has anyone here successfully requested a detailed experience or reference letter from Nike after leaving the company? If so, could you share the process, the right contact/team to reach out to, or any tips on how to make this request effective?
Any guidance would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!

EMPLOYEES THAT WERE LAID OFF!!

WHAT IS YOUR LOGIC IN KI-LING CONVERSE SLOWLY UNDER YOU

If Ford truly cared about us, they would either up our pay, or let us WFH an additional day each week, to compensate us for the price of gas used coming into the office.

Boulder County plans further employee reductions. Officials will implement budget cuts to close a structural deficit. This deficit stems from rising costs and slower revenue growth. Previous cuts severely affected social service programs. The workers union advocates for alternatives and earlier employee notification.

Boulder, Colorado

https://boulderreportinglab.org/newsletter/%F0%9F%92%B8-more-boulder-county-layoffs-are-coming/

Back in 2023 at an FI all hands in SMT, one of the heads of the BU said “Vanguard makes you come in 3 times a day, we’re MUCH better than them”. Roger Stiles also said in the end of 2022 that the approach for one week in office was fair.

I wonder if those gents remember when they said that lol.

To all the negative people over here.. just ask yourself: Is Hans better than Dan?
Answer is obviously No..
Atleast we are not hiring random people for DEI.. I saw former cooks/ gym instructors getting hired under some program. There was mafia in GTS ( some people are still here) .
I liked Hans for keeping everyone comfortable on a sinking ship without doing anything to help the ship..
I would rather be uncomfortable but save the ship.

Any intel on layoffs in Optum Serve?

Anyone know?

For some reason, this time I've seen fewer older employees affected than usual. Am I wrong?

I ask out of place of genuine curiosity. It seems lots of people on my team are chronically out on leave. It's a revolving door of people getting pregnant, mailing it in 9 months before pregnancy, using your PTO, being out for 6 months on maternity leave, mailing it in the year after your baby, and repeating the cycle. Then others are FMLA/medical leave and seemingly work like 60% of year. There's no way 1/3 of my colleagues are getting surgeries or getting cancer diagnoses. Is there something I'm missing? Is the strategy to work yourself to a bloody pulp and go on mental health leave for weeks at a time?

I feel like this place is a state-supported jobs program for Minnesotan women.

Let’s all boycott FLIK - why are we coming here more to line their pockets! Pack a lunch. Let’s all get on board.

Assigned city X to relocate. Asked for city Y. Accepted relo. Now regretting decision due to horror stories of commute and bad work life balance. I don’t think I can sustain city Y. What to do?

The Lower Township School District approved a new budget. More than 50 positions will be eliminated. Hundreds of people attended a meeting to oppose these reductions. The Board of Education proceeded with the budget. The superintendent described the cuts as his career's hardest decision.

Lower Township, New Jersey

https://www.capemaycountyherald.com/news/lower-school-budget-will-mean-more-than-50-layoffs-88ccf43e

I went through the ADA accommodation process for 100% remote work, submitted medical documentation, and received written approval. After that approval, I was verbally told by business leadership that I still need to report onsite 3 days per week.

I’m now seeking written clarification from HR/Employee Relations because I’m continuing to follow the written accommodation approval unless formally told otherwise.

Just posting so others know to document everything, keep copies of approvals, and ask for any changes in writing.

One Senior Director was asked to deliver the bad news. He did it.
The day after, he was laid off.
The question is: How can you trust?

This is a textbook execution of work turnover. You eliminate all of the talent. You leave a handful of your most vulnerable sheeple to say yes without friction. You proceed to turn over the work to the incoming team. Just another American company sending work overseas. But you may be surprised to know that you still hold all of the power. If you and the thousands of employees reading these posts simply stop buying their products and in turn ask the same of your other family members, extended families, friends, people at church, neighbors, etc., you might find yourself feeling less like a victim and more like an agent of change holding these companies accountable.

I'm still trying to figure out what I did wrong.

There is no reason this couldn’t have been handled with a single, clear email sent in the morning to everyone impacted. Something every competent organization manages to do without creating chaos.
Instead, we’re expected to sit around all day refreshing our inboxes for a pointless 15-minute meeting where no real discussion even happens. This is not just inefficient, it’s unnecessary mental strain and a waste of time for every single employee.

Perfectly said, @a9+1kq8f4etn.

I looked up my role's pay band last week. I'm five thousand below the bottom number. What do I even do with that information?

https://www.nj.com/warren/2026/04/nj-layoffs-to-affect-263-workers-at-att-alan-ritchey.html