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#workforce-reduction

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USPTO Facing Additional Cuts: What's Core vs. Expendable

The USPTO's operational stability is threatened by the new efficiency directive, with potential reductions impacting patent processing and examination quality.

Public health

fromKqed

11 hours ago

California Sues to Block Trump and RFK Jr. Health Cuts That Shuttered SF Office | KQED

The directive claimed to enhance efficiency but has reportedly impaired essential government functions and services.

Left-wing politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 days ago

Mass resignations at labor department threaten workers in US and overseas, warn staff as more cuts loom

The exodus of employees from the US Department of Labor creates critical concerns for working life and labor enforcement.

Trump administration to shrink workforce at CIA, other spy agencies

The White House plans significant staffing cuts at the CIA and NSA to align with new national security priorities.

3 days ago

C.I.A. to Cut Over 1,000 Staff Positions, Using Attrition

The C.I.A. will reduce its workforce by over 1,000 positions through attrition in response to federal government downsizing.

fromNew York Post

3 days ago

Trump administration to shrink workforce at CIA, other spy agencies

The White House plans significant staffing cuts at the CIA and NSA to align with new national security priorities.

3 days ago

C.I.A. to Cut Over 1,000 Staff Positions, Using Attrition

The C.I.A. will reduce its workforce by over 1,000 positions through attrition in response to federal government downsizing.

Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoff. Read the CEO's full memo to employees.

Southwest Airlines is making significant workforce reductions due to profitability issues.

VA plans to lay off as many as 83,000 employees this year

VA plans to lay off tens of thousands of employees to increase workforce efficiency and reduce bureaucracy.

Tech layoffs 2025 update: HP, Grubhub, Autodesk, Ibotta, are the latest to cut jobs and employees

Tech industry job cuts rose sharply in late February with companies like HP, Grubhub, and Autodesk announcing layoffs.

fromTechCrunch

Intel reportedly plans to lay off over 21,000 employees | TechCrunch

Intel plans to cut over 21,000 jobs, about 20% of its workforce, as part of restructuring efforts under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

Remote teams

Thousands of Meta employees to be laid off, company says

Meta is initiating performance-based layoffs affecting over 3,000 employees, categorizing them as lowest performers.

Intel layoffs: new CEO confirms job cuts. INTC stock sinks after earnings

Intel's leadership confirms significant layoffs as part of a strategy to refocus on engineering and innovation.

Remote teams

Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoff. Read the CEO's full memo to employees.

Southwest Airlines is making significant workforce reductions due to profitability issues.

VA plans to lay off as many as 83,000 employees this year

VA plans to lay off tens of thousands of employees to increase workforce efficiency and reduce bureaucracy.

Tech layoffs 2025 update: HP, Grubhub, Autodesk, Ibotta, are the latest to cut jobs and employees

Tech industry job cuts rose sharply in late February with companies like HP, Grubhub, and Autodesk announcing layoffs.

fromTechCrunch

Intel reportedly plans to lay off over 21,000 employees | TechCrunch

Intel plans to cut over 21,000 jobs, about 20% of its workforce, as part of restructuring efforts under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan.

Remote teams

Thousands of Meta employees to be laid off, company says

Meta is initiating performance-based layoffs affecting over 3,000 employees, categorizing them as lowest performers.

Intel layoffs: new CEO confirms job cuts. INTC stock sinks after earnings

Intel's leadership confirms significant layoffs as part of a strategy to refocus on engineering and innovation.

GOP lawmaker calls for VA to 'guarantee' only underperformers are targeted in workforce layoffs

Job cuts at the VA may unintentionally affect qualified veterans, prompting calls for reconsideration from lawmakers.

4 days ago

Women in technology

VA tech panel's top Democrat worries layoffs will harm EHR rollout

Workforce reductions may hinder the VA's electronic health record system deployment.

VA plans to resume EHR software rollout at additional facilities despite challenges.

GOP lawmaker calls for VA to 'guarantee' only underperformers are targeted in workforce layoffs

Job cuts at the VA may unintentionally affect qualified veterans, prompting calls for reconsideration from lawmakers.

4 days ago

Women in technology

VA tech panel's top Democrat worries layoffs will harm EHR rollout

Workforce reductions may hinder the VA's electronic health record system deployment.

VA plans to resume EHR software rollout at additional facilities despite challenges.

more#veterans-affairs

#cfpb

90% of the remaining staff at the U.S. consumer financial protection bureau will be laid off

The CFPB plans to cut 90% of its staff, impacting its ability to enforce consumer protection laws.

fromEngadget

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees

CFPB workforce drastically reduced by 90% to about 200 employees.

New priorities shift focus from consumer protection to mortgages; critical areas neglected.

The CFPB Has Been Gutted

CFPB terminates over 1,400 employees amid Trump administration changes, refocusing on consumer harm and leaving only around 200 staff members.

Mass layoffs at CFPB indicate a significant restructuring within the agency, undermining its original consumer protection mission.

6 days ago

Appeals court restores ban on CFPB mass layoffs

The court reinstated a ban on mass firings at the CFPB to protect workers as legal challenges persist.

90% of the remaining staff at the U.S. consumer financial protection bureau will be laid off

The CFPB plans to cut 90% of its staff, impacting its ability to enforce consumer protection laws.

fromEngadget

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has cut 90 percent of its employees

CFPB workforce drastically reduced by 90% to about 200 employees.

New priorities shift focus from consumer protection to mortgages; critical areas neglected.

The CFPB Has Been Gutted

CFPB terminates over 1,400 employees amid Trump administration changes, refocusing on consumer harm and leaving only around 200 staff members.

Mass layoffs at CFPB indicate a significant restructuring within the agency, undermining its original consumer protection mission.

6 days ago

Appeals court restores ban on CFPB mass layoffs

The court reinstated a ban on mass firings at the CFPB to protect workers as legal challenges persist.

UPS Plans to Lay Off 20000 Employees By the End of 2025 | Entrepreneur

UPS plans to cut 20,000 jobs and 73 facilities to save $3.5 billion, amidst a strategic business realignment.

Trump firings hit speed bumps but are not slowing down

Government agencies face uncertainty as workers resign amid layoffs and workforce cuts.

The IRS plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns about agency functionality.

IRS Planning Mass Layoffs, Cutting Half of Workforce: Report | Entrepreneur

IRS plans to reduce workforce by up to 50% during tax season, risking delays in processing returns and audits.

Cuts are part of a broader initiative under President Trump's government downsizing efforts.

The IRS may cut half of its 90,000-person workforce, source reveals

IRS plans massive workforce reductions could hinder operational efficiency and service delivery.

Washington Nationals

IRS drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say

IRS plans significant workforce reduction potentially affecting half of its employees, risking operational efficiency.

IRS expected to fire 6,700 employees beginning Thursday

The IRS plans to fire 6,700 employees, primarily affecting probationary staff, causing significant concern across the agency.

Retirement

IRS to lay off taxpayer experience, DEI staff

The IRS is laying off employees in the Taxpayer Experience Office amid wider workforce reductions, impacting taxpayer service efforts.

fromAxios

Trump firings hit speed bumps but are not slowing down

Government agencies face uncertainty as workers resign amid layoffs and workforce cuts.

The IRS plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns about agency functionality.

IRS Planning Mass Layoffs, Cutting Half of Workforce: Report | Entrepreneur

IRS plans to reduce workforce by up to 50% during tax season, risking delays in processing returns and audits.

Cuts are part of a broader initiative under President Trump's government downsizing efforts.

The IRS may cut half of its 90,000-person workforce, source reveals

IRS plans massive workforce reductions could hinder operational efficiency and service delivery.

Washington Nationals

IRS drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say

IRS plans significant workforce reduction potentially affecting half of its employees, risking operational efficiency.

IRS expected to fire 6,700 employees beginning Thursday

The IRS plans to fire 6,700 employees, primarily affecting probationary staff, causing significant concern across the agency.

Retirement

IRS to lay off taxpayer experience, DEI staff

The IRS is laying off employees in the Taxpayer Experience Office amid wider workforce reductions, impacting taxpayer service efforts.

Why Intel is cutting 20 percent of its workforce

Intel's CEO plans to cut 20% of the workforce in a reorganization to streamline operations and boost efficiency.

Intel Reportedly Plans to Lay Off 20% of Its Workforce | Entrepreneur

Intel will cut 20% of its workforce to streamline operations and focus on engineering.

The layoffs reflect a restructuring under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan amid declining revenue.

fromComputerworld

Intel cuts 20% jobs: Can Lip-Bu Tan's AI bet resurrect a stumbling Intel?

Intel is restructuring to adapt to an AI-driven market.

fromIT Pro

Tech industry

Intel layoffs confirmed as CEO eyes 'sustainable growth'

Intel is cutting its workforce significantly to improve efficiency and focus on engineering.

fromTechzine Global

Why Intel is cutting 20 percent of its workforce

Intel's CEO plans to cut 20% of the workforce in a reorganization to streamline operations and boost efficiency.

Intel Reportedly Plans to Lay Off 20% of Its Workforce | Entrepreneur

Intel will cut 20% of its workforce to streamline operations and focus on engineering.

The layoffs reflect a restructuring under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan amid declining revenue.

fromComputerworld

Intel cuts 20% jobs: Can Lip-Bu Tan's AI bet resurrect a stumbling Intel?

Intel is restructuring to adapt to an AI-driven market.

fromIT Pro

fromApp Developer Magazine

Tech industry

Intel layoffs confirmed as CEO eyes 'sustainable growth'

Intel is cutting its workforce significantly to improve efficiency and focus on engineering.

more#intel

#cybersecurity

Privacy professionals

Security trade-offs and Xs vulnerabilities | App Developer Magazine

The cyberattack on X highlights vulnerabilities stemming from significant staffing cuts and raises questions about internal security measures.

X's recent DDoS attack response reveals inadequacies in their security posture due to drastic workforce reductions.

fromApp Developer Magazine

3 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

Top homeland security lawmaker calls for cautious cuts to CISA

CISA is facing potential workforce reductions, but leaders emphasize the importance of maintaining critical functions against cybersecurity threats.

Privacy professionals

Security trade-offs and Xs vulnerabilities | App Developer Magazine

The cyberattack on X highlights vulnerabilities stemming from significant staffing cuts and raises questions about internal security measures.

X's recent DDoS attack response reveals inadequacies in their security posture due to drastic workforce reductions.

3 weeks ago

Privacy professionals

Top homeland security lawmaker calls for cautious cuts to CISA

CISA is facing potential workforce reductions, but leaders emphasize the importance of maintaining critical functions against cybersecurity threats.

more#cybersecurity

#trump-administration

EPA chief Zeldin is planning on gutting the agency by 65%, Trump says

Trump plans to cut 65% of EPA's workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its mission.

NASA and the on-again, off-again job cuts

NASA's recent workforce reductions raise serious questions about the agency's stability and future under the current administration.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US Education Department to halve staff as Trump pushes for elimination

The U.S. Department of Education plans to lay off nearly half its workforce as part of efforts to abolish the agency.

fromtime.com

USAID Workers Will Be Given 15 Minutes to Clear Workspaces as Agency Gets Dismantled

The dismantling of USAID dramatically reduces its workforce as part of Trump's government reduction efforts.

US politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

Judge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.

Law

Judge orders reinstatement for most fired probationary federal workers

Federal court orders Trump administration to reinstate 24,000 unlawfully fired employees, emphasizing compliance with federal statutes and constitutional procedures.

EPA chief Zeldin is planning on gutting the agency by 65%, Trump says

Trump plans to cut 65% of EPA's workforce, raising concerns about the agency's ability to fulfill its mission.

NASA and the on-again, off-again job cuts

NASA's recent workforce reductions raise serious questions about the agency's stability and future under the current administration.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US Education Department to halve staff as Trump pushes for elimination

The U.S. Department of Education plans to lay off nearly half its workforce as part of efforts to abolish the agency.

fromtime.com

USAID Workers Will Be Given 15 Minutes to Clear Workspaces as Agency Gets Dismantled

The dismantling of USAID dramatically reduces its workforce as part of Trump's government reduction efforts.

US politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Judge orders Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs back

Judge Alsup ruled that mass firings of probationary employees during the Trump administration were unlawful and circumvented required procedures.

Law

more#trump-administration

Judge orders reinstatement for most fired probationary federal workers

Federal court orders Trump administration to reinstate 24,000 unlawfully fired employees, emphasizing compliance with federal statutes and constitutional procedures.

Internal Meta documents show which teams were hit the hardest in 'low performer' cuts

Meta's recent job cuts affected 3,115 employees, primarily from teams under head Tom Alison, with 335 roles eliminated.

Overall, 5% of Meta's workforce experienced layoffs.

fromSFGATE

4 weeks ago

Silicon Valley real estate

Tech giant Meta dumps 3 Bay Area offices

Meta is closing three buildings in Fremont as part of a real estate consolidation strategy.

The move is linked to a significant reduction in workforce and changes in office leasing strategies.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Meta begins informing Irish staff of up to 100 'performance based terminations'

Meta plans to terminate approximately 5% of its Irish workforce to improve performance management.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes faster exit for low-performers as a key strategy.

Marketing tech

Internal Meta documents show which teams were hit the hardest in 'low performer' cuts

Meta's recent job cuts affected 3,115 employees, primarily from teams under head Tom Alison, with 335 roles eliminated.

Overall, 5% of Meta's workforce experienced layoffs.

fromSFGATE

4 weeks ago

Silicon Valley real estate

Tech giant Meta dumps 3 Bay Area offices

Meta is closing three buildings in Fremont as part of a real estate consolidation strategy.

The move is linked to a significant reduction in workforce and changes in office leasing strategies.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Meta begins informing Irish staff of up to 100 'performance based terminations'

Meta plans to terminate approximately 5% of its Irish workforce to improve performance management.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes faster exit for low-performers as a key strategy.

OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

Top NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.

fromCbsnews

Healthcare

CDC, NIH and more health agencies brace for layoffs with DOGE and RFK Jr.'s restructuring. Here's what we know.

HHS officials anticipate significant layoffs under restructuring by Secretary Kennedy and his team, affecting multiple agencies within the department.

OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

Top NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.

fromCbsnews

Healthcare

CDC, NIH and more health agencies brace for layoffs with DOGE and RFK Jr.'s restructuring. Here's what we know.

HHS officials anticipate significant layoffs under restructuring by Secretary Kennedy and his team, affecting multiple agencies within the department.

more#hhs

SF politics

With RIFs imminent, the Small Business Administration reoffers its Deferred Resignation Program

The SBA is offering a second deferred-resignation opportunity to cope with a significant workforce reduction as part of a reorganization.

Growth hacking

Pete Hegseth signs memo to shrink Defense Department's workforce in a bid to boost efficiency and 'incentivize top performers'

The Defense Department plans to reduce its civilian workforce by 5 to 8%, aiming for greater efficiency and performance.

#restructuring

Artificial intelligence

Workday talks up AI agent amid staff cuts

Workday confirms AI-driven decision-making led to workforce reduction as part of a restructuring plan to focus on its Agent System of Record platform.

SF real estate

FHFA cuts staff as Freddie Mac announces end of remote work

FHFA is restructuring and planning to lay off about 10% of its workforce due to office eliminations.

Artificial intelligence

Workday talks up AI agent amid staff cuts

Workday confirms AI-driven decision-making led to workforce reduction as part of a restructuring plan to focus on its Agent System of Record platform.

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SF real estate

FHFA cuts staff as Freddie Mac announces end of remote work

FHFA is restructuring and planning to lay off about 10% of its workforce due to office eliminations.

more#restructuring

Silicon Valley real estate

London

'It's having a battering': behind the Tate's latest round of layoffs

Tate is reducing its workforce by 7% to address budget deficits amidst rising operational costs.

#cost-cutting

Rolling job cuts by Broadcom have slashed VMware's workforce roughly in half

Broadcom has drastically reduced VMware's workforce by about half post-acquisition to enhance profitability.

Startup companies

from24/7 Wall St.

Meta (META) and Starbucks (SBUX) Show That Cutting Jobs Leads to Bonuses

Meta plans to reduce its workforce by 5% while rewarding top executives with bonuses up to 200% of their salaries.

Starbucks lays off 1,100 employees, indicating significant workforce adjustments amid rising coffee prices.

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk's Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with Elon Musk's team to identify efficiencies amidst ongoing financial struggles.

Miscellaneous

Chevron to Lay Off Up to 20% of Staff

Chevron to lay off up to 20% of workforce to cut costs and streamline operations.

Silicon Valley real estate

NYC startup

Goldman Sachs to Managers: Move to Dallas, Salt Lake City | Entrepreneur

Goldman Sachs is relocating managers to lower-cost cities to save on expenses and nurture talent in emerging markets.

Rolling job cuts by Broadcom have slashed VMware's workforce roughly in half

Broadcom has drastically reduced VMware's workforce by about half post-acquisition to enhance profitability.

Startup companies

from24/7 Wall St.

Meta (META) and Starbucks (SBUX) Show That Cutting Jobs Leads to Bonuses

Meta plans to reduce its workforce by 5% while rewarding top executives with bonuses up to 200% of their salaries.

Starbucks lays off 1,100 employees, indicating significant workforce adjustments amid rising coffee prices.

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk's Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with Elon Musk's team to identify efficiencies amidst ongoing financial struggles.

Miscellaneous

Chevron to Lay Off Up to 20% of Staff

Chevron to lay off up to 20% of workforce to cut costs and streamline operations.

NYC startup

Goldman Sachs to Managers: Move to Dallas, Salt Lake City | Entrepreneur

Goldman Sachs is relocating managers to lower-cost cities to save on expenses and nurture talent in emerging markets.

more#cost-cutting

fromComputerworld

Remote teams

DOGE may be using an algorithm to fire federal workers

DOGE operatives are modifying the AutoRIF system, impacting workforce management decisions.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

U.S. Education Department to Cut About Half Its Staff

The U.S. Department of Education will reduce its workforce by about half to enhance efficiency and accountability.

Artificial intelligence

DOGE Has Deployed Its GSAi Custom Chatbot for 1,500 Federal Workers

Elon Musk's GSAi chatbot aims to automate tasks within the General Services Administration, amidst ongoing workforce reductions.

European startups

fromIrish Independent

TikTok plans to cut up to 300 jobs at Dublin base, government told

TikTok is reducing its workforce in Dublin by 10% due to pressures from the US market.

The company is facing ongoing threats of a ban and scrutiny over data practices.

#remote-work

Startup companies

SEC Offering $50K Buyout Incentive; Education Dept $25K | Entrepreneur

The SEC is offering $50,000 to eligible employees for voluntary resignation or retirement as part of a separation program.

Business

They voted for Trump. Now some of their jobs are at risk.

Federal workers who supported Trump express mixed feelings about his workforce reduction mandates.

Startup companies

SEC Offering $50K Buyout Incentive; Education Dept $25K | Entrepreneur

The SEC is offering $50,000 to eligible employees for voluntary resignation or retirement as part of a separation program.

Business

They voted for Trump. Now some of their jobs are at risk.

Federal workers who supported Trump express mixed feelings about his workforce reduction mandates.

12 senior executives at the Federal Acquisition Service head for the exits

Senior executives at Federal Acquisition Service are leaving amid upcoming layoffs as the General Services Administration plans workforce reductions.

Social justice

fromwww.npr.org

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

'Significant workforce reductions' are coming to the Social Security Administration

SSA plans significant workforce reductions, raising concerns over service delays for retirement and disability benefits.

German auto parts giant to slash thousands of jobs DW 02/18/2025

Continental is cutting 3,000 jobs in its automotive division due to downturns in the German auto industry.

London startup

Aston Martin cuts its workforce over 'difficult but necessary' cost cutting - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Aston Martin has cut 5% of its workforce amid widening losses, planning to save £25 million through job reductions.

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

German auto parts giant to slash thousands of jobs DW 02/18/2025

Continental is cutting 3,000 jobs in its automotive division due to downturns in the German auto industry.

London startup

Aston Martin cuts its workforce over 'difficult but necessary' cost cutting - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Aston Martin has cut 5% of its workforce amid widening losses, planning to save £25 million through job reductions.

more#job-cuts

fromAol

Chicago

Federal plan to reduce government office space could be a blow to Chicago, where selling properties wouldn't be easy

The future of federal office space in Chicago is uncertain due to plans for significant downsizing.

fromCbsnews

Health

Thousands of probationary federal health agency workers fired by letter this weekend. Here's what it said.

Thousands of probationary workers at federal health agencies were terminated due to performance evaluations amid government reduction efforts.

Business

fromThe Mercury News