#layoffs

Novartis announced additional job cuts at its U.S. headquarters. Sixty employees at the East Hanover site will be laid off. These reductions are separate from earlier March cuts. The layoffs will begin taking effect in late July. Novartis is evolving its field sales teams in the US.

East Hanover, New Jersey

https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/after-march-cuts-novartis-trims-another-60-roles-us-headquarters

Kem Krest announced the closure of its Carmel, Indiana plant. Seventy-seven employees face layoffs. The company cited declining sales and business needs. Layoffs will begin on May 9. The process concludes by August 31.

Carmel, Indiana

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/minority-owned-kem-krest-to-close-carmel-plant-lay-off-77-employees/ar-AA1YPNZK?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

Colleges nationwide announced hundreds of layoffs and buyouts in April. Many institutions face budget deficits and funding challenges. Hampshire College and Anna Maria College are closing, leading to significant job losses. Other universities like Maryland and Wisconsin also plan job reductions. These cuts stem from state funding reductions, enrollment declines, and program reviews.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/business/cost-cutting/2026/05/04/college-closures-contributed-deep-cuts-april

Cummins will close its Whitestown facility. The company plans to lay off workers. Fifty-nine employees will be affected. This facility is located in Whitestown, Indiana. The closure represents a workforce reduction.

Whitestown, Indiana

https://www.ibj.com/articles/cummins-to-close-whitestown-facility-lay-off-59-workers?utm_source=ibj&utm_medium=home-latest-news

Poudre School District is laying off nearly 250 employees. The district simultaneously approved tens of millions in new expenditures. Many large projects are funded by voter-approved bonds and mill levies. These funds have legal restrictions on their use. District officials state core operations and student resources must continue.

Fort Collins, Colorado

https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/education/2026/05/04/poudre-school-district-spending-millions-while-laying-off-nearly250-employees/89881668007/

Passage Bio will reduce its workforce by 75%. This follows tough feedback from the FDA regarding its lead gene therapy. The FDA did not support a single-arm trial for the PBFT02 candidate. Passage Bio has also launched a strategic review for the company. This review includes exploring options like a merger, sale, or partnership.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/passage-launches-strategic-review-and-75-layoffs-after-gene-therapy-path-blocked-fda

Three Massachusetts behavioral health agencies are cutting a combined 200 jobs. Federal funding cuts are threatening healthcare services in the state. Community Healthlink is closing permanently and laying off 78 employees. Community Counseling of Bristol County will cut 52 positions. Innovative Care Partners is reducing its workforce by 70 staff members.

Massachusetts

https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/05/200-employees-face-layoffs-and-facility-closes-as-federal-cuts-threaten-mass-healthcare.html

National Safety Apparel is closing its San Antonio Eastside plant. The Ohio-based clothing manufacturer will lay off 68 workers. The facility is scheduled to shut down on June 30. State officials received notice from the company on April 23. Affected employees include sewing machine operators, technicians, and managers.

San Antonio, Texas

https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-national-safety-apparel-factory-shutdown/

Even AI is in on the joke Dell has become

original parody rap)

I’m drivin’ in at dawn through the valley of the shadow of Death,
Where the layoffs stalk the highways like they’re huntin’ for my breath.
Every mile feels cursed, every billboard’s a lie,
Talkin’ “culture,” talkin’ “family,” while they watch us bleed dry.

They say “We’re building greatness” while they gut us from inside,
And the only thing that’s growing is the fear we try to hide.
We’re ghosts in the hallways, survivors of the purge,
And the bosses call it “progress” while they watch the profits surge.

We’re living in Michael’s Paradise —
Where loyalty’s a vice.
They preach about their values,
But we’re the sacrifice.

I walk into the office and the silence hits like doom,
Half the desks abandoned like a corporate tomb.
They tell us “Do more with less,” like it’s some holy command,
But you can’t build a future when you’re losing every hand.

The managers are trembling, the directors look scared,
’Cause they know the next email means none of us are spared.
They call it “realignment,” they call it “strategic,”
But the truth is pretty simple — it’s heartless and anemic.

Still living in Michael’s Paradise —
Where the workers pay the price.
They say we’re all a family,
But they don’t treat us very nice.

Now the CEO’s on stage with that polished little grin,
Talkin’ “innovation,” talkin’ “vision,” while the walls are caving in.
He’s flyin’ private jets while we’re drowning in the grind,
And the only thing he’s cutting is the people left behind.

So here’s to the ones who keep the whole thing alive,
Who walk through Death’s valley just to barely survive.
We’re angry, we’re tired, and we’re done bein’ polite —
If they won’t care about the workers, we’ll bring our own damn light.

Still living in Michael’s Paradise —
But we’re done payin’ the price.
If they won’t stand beside us,
We’ll reclaim our sacrifice.

Would they make them axe people on their team first, then they are cut? lol I want to be in those meetings

Evangeline Lilly is blasting The Walt Disney Company over the layoffs at Marvel, which saw their workforce reduced by about 8%.

“Shame On You for turning your back on the people who built the power you are now using to throw them away,” Lilly captioned her Instagram post.

https://www.imdb.com/fr/news/ni65820902/

Lots of shuffling around of teams again and unfortunately losing some good people, then CTO is out on leave? What is going on?

I told them no, not unless truly desperate. The hours are long, the pressure is constant, and the company treats employees like they're disposable. Take a job here and expect to have no life outside of work. And to think that I used to recommend this place to people.

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/hundreds-of-layoffs-to-begin-at-stanley-black-deckers-new-britain-plant/

For the past year I was cruising. Top ratings, visible work, direct revenue impact. I thought I was as safe as anyone could be. Then a scheduled call a couple of weeks ago happened and just like that, I was gone. So for anyone at PayPal who thinks their performance or relationships will protect them, think again. We're all just numbers. When someone up high decides your time is up, that's it.

No more big announcements. Just a few people gone every other week. It's somehow worse than the big rounds.

I've been here five years and the last five have been miserable. If they offer a package, I'm gone the same day.

Church & Dwight Co. filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, informing the state it is laying off 195 employees at 5197 Commerce Drive in Jackson Township, York County.

https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/05/company-sells-its-vitamin-business-resulting-in-layoffs-for-195-people-in-central-pa.html

Management in my BU looks mostly upset about having to come back to the office. No one really seems to think there will be layoffs.

It makes me feel better that the leaders are also unhappy about having to come back to the office.

Seeing article after article about how the latest layoffs will hurt morale at Meta is almost comical at this point. Morale hit rock bottom a long time ago, this just keeps digging.

Putting this here to see if anyone notices/cares to comment. I’m a Uniondale employee, one of about 200. Various business lines where most are vestiges of the old Dreyfus business. It’s clear the greater corporation wants to reduce headcount by forcing this move while offering no financial incentive. The commute from Long Island to NYC requires a train and subway. We’re looking at an estimated $5,000 cost for that, nothing less than 90 minutes, some will have over 2 hours one way. These are good dedicated employees who are being tossed out. Sure, the jobs aren’t eliminated (yet) or offshored (yet), and as someone here posted AI = All India. The transition will be difficult at best. We’ll see if it’s tolerable, but no one really seems to care. The announcement was heartless, an 8AM teams meeting where KB proved again to be soulless. He read a prepared statement that took all of 4 minutes. That’s it. Most groups didn’t even have senior management in house to… well to lead by example. But we will do the purposeless exercise of feedback, complete the peak on surveys, attend town halls in order to hear how fantastic everything is. Sad that a corporation of this magnitude won’t offer assistance to keep people happily employed. Oh wait, I just received an email from KB titled Uniondale Office - Helpful Resources. It contained two links. One for a commuter benefits program where BK hires a company to explain/manage your ability to have a maximum pretax (fed only) contribution of $340/month to cover commuting costs. Something but very very minor. And don’t forget that our taxes will now increase because NYC taxes will apply. Another 2-2 percent salary increase would go a long way in meeting the extra cost as well as supporting the idea that BNY cares about its employees. In reality leadership cares about the next McKinsey project (how’s P-M treating you?) and publicity for the CEO. All hail the smirking emperor who had a massive pay increase on the broken backs of his overworked employees. Let’s see how they react to people agreeing to move but resign at the last minute.

This time it’s revenue operations and customer support. We all know this is tied to AI, and it’s ridiculous how little anyone in charge actually seems to care about customers. AI has already proven to be pretty awful when it comes to customer support across the board. You can’t scroll through Twitter or any other platform without seeing people asking how to reach a real person at one company or another. Welcome to your future, Shopify customers.

We all know that’s not happening.

after disastrous JD & DW. I thought that ebay was going in right direction, trying to chip away Amazon's lead.
But if the jokers in game stock buy ebay and they do their Mickey Mouse shxt who know what is next!!!
As an ebay seller that is concerning.

Ebay can't seemed to buy a break!!

7-Eleven is implementing a cost-focused transformation. The company aims to streamline its organization. This process has led to difficult decisions and staff changes. Many employees have posted about their departures on LinkedIn. The goal is a stronger, more competitive business.

Irving, Texas

https://cspdailynews.com/company-news/workforce-changes-emerge-7-eleven

One person says 500 let go last week
another says 2500

One says may 28th - 30% being let go
last month it was April 30th - 30% being let go

Can anyone please be truthful?

This site is worse than facebook for crying out loud...

Please post facts and stop trolling - yeah, I know REAL big ask on here!

An Atento subsidiary plans significant layoffs. Nearly 100 employees will lose their jobs. These cuts affect operations in South Florida. Most impacted roles are in customer service. These positions are considered vulnerable to AI.

South Florida

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/04/30/customer-service-layoffs-south-florida.html

Estée Lauder announced an increase in its layoff target. The company now plans to cut up to 10,000 positions. This is an increase from the previously announced 7,000 layoffs. The move supports the company's revitalization plan. Shares rose significantly in pre-market trading following the announcement.

https://www.bitget.com/asia/amp/news/detail/12560605393878

Cambrian College anticipates a $1.74 million shortfall for the next fiscal period. International student numbers are projected to fall by over 2,000. Staff reductions are occurring via attrition, not large-scale layoffs. Tuition rates for both domestic and international students increased. Increased provincial grants also contribute to the college's revenue.

Sudbury, Ontario

https://www.elliotlaketoday.com/local-news/cambrian-projects-17m-deficit-as-it-expects-to-lose-2000-international-students-12219308

Oregon saw more than 14,000 jobs eliminated over two years. Major employers like Intel and Nike contributed to this surge. The rate of job cuts has notably decreased recently. Oregon's unemployment rate has stabilized at 5.2% for almost twelve months. Economists now seek increased hiring to further improve the labor market.

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/05/is-oregons-layoff-binge-over.html

The tech industry recorded 93,038 layoffs in the first four months of 2026. Meta announced 8,000 additional job cuts, making its 2026 total 10,400. The company cited efficiency and a focus on AI development. Oracle has the most layoffs, with 25,254 estimated positions cut. Amazon also reduced its workforce by 16,600 roles in 2026.

https://www.omanobserver.om/ampArticle/1189023

Canadian airlines face significant pressure from surging jet fuel costs. This oil shock has led to higher airfares and reduced flight capacity. Air Canada suspended six routes deemed uneconomical due to high fuel prices. The airline plans to cut its May seat capacity by nearly 20 percent. Experts warn of potential financial strain and future layoffs for carriers.

https://thelogic.co/news/analysis/air-canada-bracing-oil-price-impact/

Northrop Grumman recently reduced positions in the Baltimore region. These layoffs stem from shifting program demand within its Mission Systems division. Analysts indicate a specific contract was either pulled or reduced in scope. The company confirmed a "small number" of employees were affected. This action is not considered a broad cost-cutting measure.

Baltimore, Maryland

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/northrop-grumman-layoffs-in-baltimore-seen-as-limited-by-analysts/ar-AA22bC0J?ocid=BingNewsVerp

Cognizant intends to reduce its workforce in 2026. The IT services company may eliminate over 4,000 positions globally. This action is tied to its $320 million "Project Leap" restructuring plan. The company is allocating $270 million for employee-related costs. These costs include severance pay for affected workers.

https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/cognizant-job-cuts-may-2026/

RBC Economics analyzed Canada's labor market conditions. They anticipate a modest gain of 25,000 jobs in April. This gain should reduce the unemployment rate to 6.6%. Shrinking labor force growth means less employment growth is needed. RBC expects gradual improvements in the job market this year.

https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/rbc-sees-canadas-jobs-engine-steady-even-as-labour-pool-thins/573824

Cboe Global Markets is eliminating approximately 20% of its global workforce. This restructuring aims to concentrate resources on core exchange businesses. The reduction combines earlier initiatives with the latest organizational realignment. Affected employees received notices on Friday. Eligible U.S. and Canadian employees are also offered a voluntary retirement option. This move is expected to save Cboe $20 to $25 million in 2026.

https://qz.com/cboe-layoffs-workforce-reduction-core-businesses-050126

The upcoming week features several key labor market indicators. April's employment report is expected to show a solid increase in private payrolls and a lower unemployment rate. Other data points include ISM NM-PMI, which should confirm continued economic expansion, and a strong increase in revolving consumer credit. The Q1 earnings season continues with major companies reporting results. Inflation expectations are likely to jump due to higher gasoline prices.

https://m.za.investing.com/analysis/economic-week-ahead-adp-payrolls-layoffs-jobless-claims-to-shape-outlook-200619355?ampMode=1

Stanley Black & Decker is closing its New Britain manufacturing plant. Approximately 287 employees will be laid off. The plant produced tape measures no longer in high demand. Layoffs are expected to occur between Monday and May 18. The company offers support including severance and job placement.

New Britain, Connecticut

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/hundreds-of-layoffs-to-begin-at-stanley-black-deckers-new-britain-plant/amp/

Shopify recently laid off at least 30 employees. These cuts occurred in April across Canada and the U.S. The affected staff worked in operations and customer support roles. The company is reorganizing its revenue and support teams. Shopify aims to sharpen focus on its highest priorities and big clients.

https://thelogic.co/news/exclusive/shopify-layoffs-revenue-operations-restructure/