All articles tagged with #layoffs
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Game Developer
Warner Bros. Games has laid off employees at its San Francisco studio amid a year of upheaval, including studio closures and leadership changes, as the company refocuses on core franchises and faces a potential acquisition by Netflix.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Food Dive
Coca-Cola plans to lay off 75 employees at its headquarters in 2026 as part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at adapting to changing consumer preferences and investing in growth areas like AI, with further layoffs expected in phases.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by WABE
Coca-Cola plans to lay off 75 employees at its Atlanta headquarters as part of a broader workforce reorganization aimed at adapting to technological and market changes, with ongoing restructuring expected through 2026, including potential integration of AI technologies.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by GamesRadar+
Former Elder Scrolls Online director Matt Firor revealed that Microsoft's layoffs led to the cancellation of his highly anticipated MMO project, Project Blackbird, prompting his departure from Zenimax Online despite his passion for the game.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by WSB-TV
Coca-Cola is laying off 75 workers at its Atlanta corporate headquarters as part of its restructuring efforts, with the company predicting a drop in profit this year.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by AP News
US unemployment benefit applications dropped below 200,000 last week, indicating low layoffs despite signs of a weakening labor market, with recent data showing slower job creation and some company layoffs amid economic uncertainty.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Creative Bloq
The article discusses the impact of ongoing layoffs in the video game industry on artists, highlighting challenges such as reduced projects, lower pay, hostile environments, and the rise of AI. Many artists are diversifying their skills, exploring traditional art forms, or shifting to smaller companies and alternative careers to cope with industry instability and layoff fatigue, emphasizing resilience and adaptability in a changing landscape.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by AL.com
UPS plans to lay off nearly 130 employees at its Montgomery facility in Alabama as part of its largest network reconfiguration, with cuts starting in February and efforts to reassign affected workers.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Circle Furniture, a New England furniture chain with over 70 years of history, abruptly closed all its stores and laid off employees just before Christmas, citing financial difficulties, with the closure described as 'until further notice' and raising concerns about the timing and impact on workers.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Business Insider
In 2025, the emphasis on 'efficiency' driven by AI and organizational streamlining led to widespread layoffs and hiring freezes across sectors, causing job insecurity and a shift in workplace dynamics, with both private companies and the government implementing cost-cutting measures amid economic challenges.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Kotaku
2025 was a disappointing year for the gaming industry, marked by numerous game cancellations, significant layoffs, widespread adoption of AI technology leading to lower-quality content, rising game and console prices, and delays in highly anticipated releases like GTA 6, alongside ongoing issues with physical media decline and controversial corporate actions.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by CBS News
Circle Furniture has abruptly closed all eight of its stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, affecting about 65 employees, with no prior WARN notice filed, citing financial difficulties as the reason for the sudden closures.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by ABC News
US jobless claim applications decreased by 13,000 to 224,000 last week, indicating low layoffs and a healthy labor market despite concerns over recent job gains and economic uncertainties. The labor market remains resilient, though recent data and revisions suggest some weakening, with notable layoffs at major companies and a cautious Federal Reserve.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by KIRO 7 News Seattle
Amazon announced layoffs affecting 84 employees in Seattle and Bellevue as part of ongoing corporate restructuring, with the layoffs scheduled between February 2 and February 23, 2026. This follows a previous announcement of 14,000 job cuts in October, and the company has laid off nearly 2,400 Washington employees in 2025, amid efforts to streamline management and improve agility.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Axios
Layoffs during the holiday season are increasing, with data indicating a potential shift from traditional practices of avoiding layoffs during this period, driven by economic pressures and companies' need to cut costs, although macroeconomic data has yet to fully reflect this trend.