Guaranteed to have layoffs. I survived 8 of them over the last 17 years. Most "re-structuring" layoffs occur between late October and mid-December. To appease shareholders or potential buyers. Other minor layoffs occur throughout the year as they are adjustment-type.
I got canned myself at the end of October. Rumor has it that a big wave will hit on or about November 28th before settling down.
Reposted from @W6YQF5e-hsk for important info.