AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT EXL SERVICE

New York City, New York-based EXL Service, an IT and management consulting company offering outsourced back-office and digital solutions services to corporate, industrial, and government customers, has announced a mass layoff of employees based in the United States and India.

The layoffs will impact 800 employees, or less than 2% of its workforce, mostly junior-level staff in data analytics and digital operations. The decision was driven by the company's desire to reposition its offerings to meet the customer demand for generative artificial intelligence.

According to a company spokesperson, “We need to ensure our talent and skill sets are closely aligned with the evolving needs of our clients. This adjustment involves a mix of re-evaluating existing roles while bringing in top talent with expertise in data and AI.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT JACOBS SOLUTIONS

Dallas, Texas-based Jacobs Solutions, a professional services contractor serving commercial, industrial, and government entities with engineering, technical, professional, scientific, and construction services, has announced the loss of a professional services contract for SITEC II (Special Operations Forces IT Enterprise Contract) at Fort Liberty (formerly known as Fort Bragg).

The contract loss will impact 240 employees.

According to a company statement, “We are writing to inform you that Jacobs Technology Inc. has been notified by the government client that it has selected a new contractor to perform services under the SITEC II follow-on contract. We anticipate that the vast majority of the workforce will continue in uninterrupted employment with the successor contractor or one of their subcontractors. Currently, we are on an existing Contract extension through May 16, 2024.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT DAIFUKU SERVICES AMERICA

Novi, Michigan-based Daifuku Services America, a provider of business services including logistics support, material handling equipment, and maintenance services, has announced a reduction in its workforce at Amazon's warehouse and distribution centers located in Colorado.

The reduction will impact 196 employees, including maintenance managers and technicians, engineers, and planners, commencing on April 22, 2024. The layoffs include 89 employees from Amazon's fulfillment center near the Colorado Springs Airport, 75 Daifuku employees at Amazon’s fulfillment center in Thornton, Colorado, and 32 employees at its Aurora, Colorado sorting facility.

The decision was driven by Amazon's cancellation of Daifuku's services contract. According to an Amazon spokesperson, “As part of our regular course of business, we evaluate our vendors based on a number of factors and make changes to meet our business needs. As a result of a recent review, we’re changing maintenance vendors."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?