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No one knows how to do layoffs. The psychology secrets to doing it humanely

Conducting layoffs causes lasting operational and moral stress for managers, producing anxiety, guilt, and conflict between company duty and personal values.

Business

Layoffs have reached the highest level since 2009. (And AI may not even be to blame.)

U.S. employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January—the highest January layoffs since 2009—while planned hires fell to a record-low 5,306.

5 hours ago

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.

fromForbes

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Snap Inc blames AI as it lays off 1,000 workers

Snapchat's parent company plans to lay off 16% of its workforce, citing advancements in artificial intelligence as a key factor.

Getting laid off changes your perception of work forever. Here's how

Repeated layoffs can lead to trauma, identity loss, and a cynical view of work, making it essential to understand the reasons behind frequent layoffs.

Psychology

No one knows how to do layoffs. The psychology secrets to doing it humanely

Business

Layoffs have reached the highest level since 2009. (And AI may not even be to blame.)

more#layoffs

#meta

Meta plans large-scale job cuts beginning in May, says Reuters

Meta plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, to reduce costs and increase reliance on AI.

fromExchangewire

Tech industry

Digest: Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs; White House & Anthropic Hold "Productive" AI Talks; ByteDance Profit Hit by AI Costs - ExchangeWire.com

fromTechRepublic

Tech industry

Meta Plans Up to 8,000 Job Cuts in New Round of Layoffs

fromTNW | Facebook

Tech industry

Meta to cut 8,000 jobs on 20 May with more layoffs planned for second half of 2026

fromTechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Meta is cutting several hundred jobs | TechCrunch

Meta plans large-scale job cuts beginning in May, says Reuters

Meta plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, to reduce costs and increase reliance on AI.

fromExchangewire

Digest: Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs; White House & Anthropic Hold "Productive" AI Talks; ByteDance Profit Hit by AI Costs - ExchangeWire.com

Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees starting May 20, marking its largest workforce reduction since 2022.

fromTechRepublic

Meta Plans Up to 8,000 Job Cuts in New Round of Layoffs

Meta is preparing to lay off about 8,000 employees in a significant workforce reduction starting May 20.

fromTNW | Facebook

Meta to cut 8,000 jobs on 20 May with more layoffs planned for second half of 2026

Meta will lay off approximately 8,000 employees, representing 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring towards AI infrastructure.

fromTechCrunch

Meta is cutting several hundred jobs | TechCrunch

Meta is laying off several hundred employees across various teams, including sales and Reality Labs, while investing heavily in AI.

NYC government has nearly 14,000 job vacancies. Is City Hall better off not filling them amid a budget crisis? | amNewYork

City Council and City Hall are addressing a $5.4 billion budget shortfall with creative solutions and proposed tax measures.

Non-profit organizations

fromNextgov.com

14 hours ago

OMB seeks details from agencies on their commercial buying, or lack thereof

Agencies must report non-commercial contract awards to comply with Trump's executive order prioritizing commercial acquisitions.

London startup

fromwww.npr.org

The hidden power keeping wages low

Joan Robinson's book, The Economics of Imperfect Competition, challenged traditional economic theories and significantly impacted labor economics.

#unemployment

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Fewer jobs, fewer workers and the truth behind Britain's unemployment drop - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain's unemployment rate has dropped, but economic inactivity is rising, job vacancies are declining, and wage growth is slowing.

fromBusiness Matters

23 hours ago

Unemployment dip flatters to deceive as SME hiring freezes amid Iran shock

Britain's unemployment rate dropped to 4.9%, but underlying hiring strength is weak with significant job losses and declining vacancies.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Fewer jobs, fewer workers and the truth behind Britain's unemployment drop - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain's unemployment rate has dropped, but economic inactivity is rising, job vacancies are declining, and wage growth is slowing.

fromBusiness Matters

23 hours ago

Unemployment dip flatters to deceive as SME hiring freezes amid Iran shock

Britain's unemployment rate dropped to 4.9%, but underlying hiring strength is weak with significant job losses and declining vacancies.

Op-Ed | Why NYC's New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce | amNewYork

New York City's transition to a new health plan has disrupted access to care for many municipal employees and retirees.

Washington DC

fromEsquire

12 hours ago

Adios to Another Member of Trump's Esteemed Cabinet

Allegations of misconduct and a toxic work environment surround Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, leading to her resignation amid congressional scrutiny.

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week

Walt Disney Company underwent significant layoffs, emphasizing a shift towards streaming and reducing focus on physical media and Marvel's precarious position.

Here's the severance package Disney is giving to laid-off employees

Disney is providing severance packages to laid-off employees based on tenure and level, amid ongoing restructuring under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.

fromKotaku

Fans Blame AI As Disney Decimates Marvel Studios Art Teams

Disney is laying off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting Marvel Studios' visual development teams as part of a strategy to streamline operations.

fromVulture

Why Disney Fired 1,000 Employees Last Week

Walt Disney Company underwent significant layoffs, emphasizing a shift towards streaming and reducing focus on physical media and Marvel's precarious position.

Here's the severance package Disney is giving to laid-off employees

Disney is providing severance packages to laid-off employees based on tenure and level, amid ongoing restructuring under new CEO Josh D'Amaro.

fromKotaku

Fans Blame AI As Disney Decimates Marvel Studios Art Teams

Disney is laying off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting Marvel Studios' visual development teams as part of a strategy to streamline operations.

more#disney

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

13 hours ago

Embattled L.A. homeless services agency to lay off 284 workers

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority will lay off 284 workers due to county funding withdrawal for a new homeless services department.

Teachers, Firefighters, and Federal Employees: Your Social Security Benefits Just Got Bigger

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated provisions that reduced benefits for earners with non-covered pensions, affecting many retirees.

Retirement

Social Security Benefit Cut Timeline: What Workers Today Need to Know

Social Security faces a financial shortfall, with potential benefit cuts expected as early as 2032 due to reduced revenue from tax deductions.

Retirement

Teachers, Firefighters, and Federal Employees: Your Social Security Benefits Just Got Bigger

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated provisions that reduced benefits for earners with non-covered pensions, affecting many retirees.

Retirement

Social Security Benefit Cut Timeline: What Workers Today Need to Know

Social Security faces a financial shortfall, with potential benefit cuts expected as early as 2032 due to reduced revenue from tax deductions.

High gas prices push more Americans to work from home, poll finds

12% of Americans are working from home more often due to high gas prices.

The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations | Fortune

The FBI and Justice Department are easing hiring standards to address workforce shortages caused by recent departures and retirements.

Business

The AI layoff playbook is here

Tech firms are laying off employees to adapt to AI, emphasizing efficiency and a new way of working.

UX design

I've been unemployed for almost a year. Getting ghosted is making it worse.

Job searching can be a challenging and frustrating experience, especially after being laid off.

European startups

Indeed CEO says this-not AI-is the biggest threat to the workforce

Aging labor market poses a greater threat to workforce than AI, with a projected decline of 20 million workers in the U.S. over the next 15 years.

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

fromwww.housingwire.com

Dark Matter promotes Vikas Rao to CEO, announces layoffs

Vikas Rao has been appointed CEO of Dark Matter Technologies, succeeding Sean Dugan, with a mandate to translate technology investments into stronger commercial performance.

Real estate

US news

fromwww.npr.org

The Labor Department wants to teach you to use AI more. Here's what we found

AI literacy course aims to empower individuals by teaching practical AI skills to enhance personal and professional productivity.

#ai

Startup companies

Snap's layoffs highlight growing work trend: AI-powered tiny teams

AI is enabling companies to operate with smaller teams, leading to job cuts and a shift in workforce structure.

fromwww.nytimes.com

10 hours ago

Video: Opinion | A Real Plan for A.I. Job Losses

A.I. Dividend proposes universal basic income to address potential job losses due to A.I. replacing human labor.

NYC startup

fromFuturism

Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training AI to Do Human Jobs

Mercor, an AI company, faces lawsuits after a data breach exposed sensitive information from contractors and clients, highlighting vulnerabilities in the AI supply chain.

Startup companies

Snap's layoffs highlight growing work trend: AI-powered tiny teams

AI is enabling companies to operate with smaller teams, leading to job cuts and a shift in workforce structure.

fromwww.nytimes.com

10 hours ago

Video: Opinion | A Real Plan for A.I. Job Losses

A.I. Dividend proposes universal basic income to address potential job losses due to A.I. replacing human labor.

NYC startup

fromFuturism

fromLexington Herald Leader

Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training AI to Do Human Jobs

Mercor, an AI company, faces lawsuits after a data breach exposed sensitive information from contractors and clients, highlighting vulnerabilities in the AI supply chain.

I was a government official in the 1990s and watched the economy get turned upside-down. It's happening again | Fortune

Today's economy faces labor market disruption from AI, echoing the challenges of the 1990s with significant job losses and the need for effective worker support.

18 hours ago

Remote work options could change for some KY state employees

Under House Bill 501, 'employees of the Transportation Cabinet shall not be permitted to telecommute unless specifically exempted by the Secretary of the Transportation Cabinet.' This provision was vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear but was overridden by the legislature.

Remote teams

fromBusiness Matters

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

The Job Benefits Most Men Don't Know to Negotiate

Focusing solely on base salary can lead to missing out on valuable non-cash benefits that enhance overall compensation.

Non-profit organizations

What We Learned Supporting Fired Federal Workers (opinion)

An initiative was launched to support federal workers impacted by job cuts, providing free career advising and resources to over 1,000 individuals.

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here's what you need to know.

San Francisco's Department of Public Health plans to cut $40 million from its budget, impacting staff positions and service provider contracts.

San Francisco

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie cuts 127 city jobs as more layoffs loom

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced 127 layoffs due to a $1 billion budget deficit, aiming for economic recovery and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.

fromsfist.com

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.

Healthcare

fromMission Local

S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here's what you need to know.

San Francisco's Department of Public Health plans to cut $40 million from its budget, impacting staff positions and service provider contracts.

San Francisco

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie cuts 127 city jobs as more layoffs loom

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced 127 layoffs due to a $1 billion budget deficit, aiming for economic recovery and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.

fromsfist.com

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.

more#san-francisco

Hays slashes workforce as global hiring slump deepens - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hays has unveiled deep workforce cuts as it intensifies cost-saving efforts amid a prolonged downturn in the global jobs market, reducing consultancy headcount by 14%.

London startup

BBC plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs to save 10% of annual budget | Fortune

The BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its budget due to financial pressures and economic challenges.

Real estate

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.

fromwww.npr.org

'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs

"This administration has ground fair housing enforcement to a halt. Worse, they're picking and choosing which protected classes count."

US news

#labor-market

European startups

Indeed CEO says the aging labor market is a way bigger issue than AI

Aging labor markets pose a greater challenge than AI, with a projected 20 million fewer workers in the US over the next 50 years.

fromInc

More Workers-and Employers-Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can't Find at Home

Workers are increasingly open to relocating abroad for job opportunities due to tight labor markets and economic pressures.

European startups

Indeed CEO says the aging labor market is a way bigger issue than AI

Aging labor markets pose a greater challenge than AI, with a projected 20 million fewer workers in the US over the next 50 years.

fromInc

More Workers-and Employers-Are Looking Abroad for Jobs They Can't Find at Home

Workers are increasingly open to relocating abroad for job opportunities due to tight labor markets and economic pressures.

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while other regions adopt various measures to manage resource scarcity.

fromFuturism

16 hours ago

Chinese Workers Horrified as Bosses Direct Them to Train Their AI Replacements

Mercor hires job-seekers to train AI models that may replace them, reflecting a trend towards automation in the workforce.

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK jobs market was in a fragile state even before Iran war threatened recovery

The UK labor market shows signs of fragility despite a drop in the unemployment rate.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

This talent CEO says laid-off tech workers are ignoring a $300K 'white-collar trade job' with 81K openings a year | Fortune

AI's impact on jobs is real, but demand for skilled technicians in data center infrastructure is rising, offering new career opportunities.

Higher education

More Job, Program Cuts in March

Universities are cutting jobs and programs due to budget deficits and low enrollment, with significant layoffs planned at institutions like The New School and Portland State.

fromIndependent

Modern Morals: My husband has just been let go from his fourth job in five years - I'm running out of patience. What can I do?

My husband has just been let go from his fourth job in five years. The first time it happened was during Covid when he was laid off, but it seemed to start a pattern.

Careers

16 hours ago

The DOL is rewriting the rules of independent work

The DOL's proposed rule aims to clarify the classification of independent workers in the U.S.

Top HR leaders warn against using AI as cover for mass layoffs | Fortune

Layoffs due to AI adoption may be shortsighted; companies should focus on redeploying talent instead.

fromThe Hill

21 hours ago

Hybrid work has stabilized - the Fed's data explain why

Work from home has stabilized significantly above pre-pandemic levels, indicating a structural shift in American work patterns.

The IRS wants to shrink its workforce by nearly 4,000 - and use technology to make up the difference

The IRS plans to reduce its workforce by 4,000 employees, relying on technology to maintain performance despite significant staffing losses.

US politics

IRS CIO: 40% of techies culled from tax collection agency

fromNextgov.com

The IRS wants to shrink its workforce by nearly 4,000 - and use technology to make up the difference

The IRS plans to reduce its workforce by 4,000 employees, relying on technology to maintain performance despite significant staffing losses.

US politics

IRS CIO: 40% of techies culled from tax collection agency

more#irs

The new Amazon: How employees are navigating AI, RTO, and a shifting culture

Amazon's cultural transformation emphasizes efficiency and accountability, impacting employee dynamics and the broader labor market.

fromSlate Magazine

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.

Snap is laying off 16 percent of its workforce, blames AI

Snap is laying off 1,000 employees, 16% of its workforce, to save over $500 million and replace roles with AI.

1 week ago

Snap lays off 16% of its full-time staff

Snap is cutting 16% of its workforce to streamline operations and aims to reduce costs by over $500 million by 2026.

fromEngadget

Snap is laying off 16 percent of its workforce, blames AI

Snap is laying off 1,000 employees, 16% of its workforce, to save over $500 million and replace roles with AI.

1 week ago

Snap lays off 16% of its full-time staff

Snap is cutting 16% of its workforce to streamline operations and aims to reduce costs by over $500 million by 2026.

more#snap

PTO, parental leave, pensions: Even the most prized benefits are on the chopping block

Zoom and Deloitte are reducing paid parental leave and other benefits, signaling a potential trend among employers to cut perks in a tight labor market.

fromTechCrunch

LinkedIn data shows AI isn't to blame for hiring decline... yet | TechCrunch

Hiring has declined by 20% since 2022, but AI is not currently impacting jobs according to LinkedIn's data.

fromNextgov.com

OPM cuts degree requirements for government tech jobs in new standards

New standards for technology employees eliminate degree requirements, focusing on skill assessments for government job qualifications.

#deloitte

fromBusiness Insider

Remote teams

Deloitte is cutting back on benefits for some US workers

Deloitte is cutting down PTO, parental leave, and other benefits for some US workers

Deloitte is reducing core benefits for certain employees under the 'Center' talent model, effective January 1, 2027.

fromBusiness Insider

Remote teams

Deloitte is cutting back on benefits for some US workers

Deloitte is cutting down PTO, parental leave, and other benefits for some US workers

Deloitte is reducing core benefits for certain employees under the 'Center' talent model, effective January 1, 2027.

Snap to cut about 1,000 jobs, or 16% of its global workforce | Fortune

Snapchat is laying off about 1,000 employees, or 16% of its workforce, to streamline operations and focus on profitability.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Kenyan outsourcing company for Meta sacks more than 1,000 workers

Over 1,000 low-paid Kenyan workers were laid off by Sama after Meta terminated their contract, highlighting the precariousness of global south tech workers.

The power has swung back to employers-and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage | Fortune

Employers have regained power over employees, leading to reduced job optimism and increased workplace mandates.

fromEntrepreneur

1 week ago

Blue-Collar Careers Were Supposed to Be AI-Proof. So Why Is Hiring Down 40 Percent?

Job openings for blue-collar trades have decreased by 40% since 2022, reaching levels seen during the 2009 recession.

fromForbes

Thinking About Issuing An RTO Mandate? Weigh Several Factors First

Return to office mandates challenge employees' work-life balance and require leaders to consider the implications of such decisions.

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

Oracle cuts more than 700 jobs in California amid massive round of layoffs

Oracle laid off over 700 employees in California, part of a larger reduction affecting 30,000 workers globally.

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

Oracle laid off thousands of employees to increase spending on AI infrastructure projects, with potential cuts reaching 30,000.

fromCalifornia Post

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.

Here's the severance package Oracle offered laid-off US employees

Oracle's severance package for laid-off US employees includes four weeks' salary plus one week per year of service, capped at 26 weeks.

Read the email Oracle is sending to laid-off employees

Oracle has begun layoffs globally as part of a cost-cutting strategy, affecting employees immediately.

fromTechzine Global

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.

Oracle cuts more than 700 jobs in California amid massive round of layoffs

Oracle laid off over 700 employees in California, part of a larger reduction affecting 30,000 workers globally.

Oracle cuts jobs across sales, engineering, security

Oracle laid off thousands of employees to increase spending on AI infrastructure projects, with potential cuts reaching 30,000.

fromCalifornia Post

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.

Here's the severance package Oracle offered laid-off US employees

Oracle's severance package for laid-off US employees includes four weeks' salary plus one week per year of service, capped at 26 weeks.

Read the email Oracle is sending to laid-off employees

Oracle has begun layoffs globally as part of a cost-cutting strategy, affecting employees immediately.

Video: Block Uses A.I. as Excuse for Laying off 40% of the Company

Block laid off nearly 40% of its employees, citing changes in the business environment despite claiming financial strength.

fromReadWrite

1 month ago

Underdog job cuts and regulatory challenges mount nationwide

At least 125 employees, which is more than 20% of the company's workforce, were let go as Underdog shifts away from some of its traditional offerings and leans more heavily into prediction markets. Teams in fraud operations, marketing, customer support, and product were among those affected.

Venture

Business

Amazon's Second Massive Layoff in 4 Months Signals Permanent Shift in Tech Labor Strategy

Amazon eliminated 16,000 jobs as part of a strategic shift toward AI, totaling 30,000 corporate cuts in 120 days and prioritizing compute over headcount.