Some Recent Layoff News That You Probably Missed

Layoffs happen all the time. Some you see, some you miss.

Here are some of the layoffs that were in news recently. Since Talkshubh cares about the new generation, we feel obliged to list these so that you can make better career decision when looking for next jobs.

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• Google Employees’ Petition: Over 1,250 Google workers have signed a petition demanding job security and better severance packages amid ongoing layoffs. They express concerns about instability at the company, especially given its strong financial position. The petition calls for voluntary buyouts before layoffs and guarantees for severance pay
• Venture Forthe Layoffs: The company laid off over 100 employees in Niagara Falls, along with additional cuts in Jamestown and Olean.
• Santa Ana Unified School District: Plans are in place to lay off 280 teachers and counselors as part of budget adjustments.
• Eaton Cuts: Eaton has laid off 57 employees at its Ellisville distribution center, reflecting ongoing cost-cutting measures.
• Protests by Immigration Workers: In Lincoln, immigration workers protested after 141 employees were laid off without severance, highlighting concerns over job security and fair treatment.
• CSU Dominguez Hills: This university has laid off 32 support staff following similar actions at Sonoma State University.
• Cleveland Clinic’s Global Layoffs: The clinic announced the layoff of 114 employees globally to manage rising healthcare costs.
• Legoland Florida: The theme park plans to lay off 234 entertainment workers by April as part of restructuring efforts.
• Allakos Biotech Cuts: After a failed drug trial, Allakos laid off 75% of its staff, a significant reduction for the Bay Area biotech firm.
• Phoenix Labs: This gaming studio laid off most of its staff following a difficult launch on the Steam platform.
• Ubisoft Layoffs: Ubisoft has announced the layoff of 185 employees and the closure of its Leamington studio as part of broader restructuring efforts across the company.
• Sonoma State University Athletics Cuts: The university plans to cut all athletics programs, resulting in over 60 layoffs.
• Brown-Forman Global Layoffs: The beverage company announced global layoffs affecting 650 workers, including the closure of a site in Louisville.
• Digital River Closure: Digital River closed its Minnetonka headquarters, laying off 122 employees as part of cost-cutting measures.
• HelloFresh Job Cuts: The meal kit company plans to lay off 564 workers at its Goodyear, AZ kitchen amid restructuring efforts.
• NBC Layoffs: NBC faced allegations of illegal layoffs, with Guild members at the Washington Post supporting affected colleagues.
• Charter Communications Cuts: The company plans to lay off 259 workers in Akron due to the closure of a call center as part of broader cuts in operations.

These layoffs give a sense of what’s going on within these companies.

We will try to keep you updated with more news as it comes. When you are looking for you next job, this information might come handy.

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