AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CALIBRATE HEALTH

New York, New York-based Calibrate Health, a digital health platform that connects patients with obesity specialists who can prescribe necessary medications and coaches who can help patients make lifestyle changes, has announced a business model pivot and an 18% reduction in its current workforce.

The reduction in force will impact 89 employees and comes after a round of layoffs that impacted 24% of its workforce, or 156 employees, in July 2022.

The company will pivot from individual relationships to enterprise relationships that provide services to their employees to counter increasing competition in the obesity drug space.

According to a company spokesperson, “Calibrate is accelerating our transformation into an Enterprise-first business. We will continue to grow our direct-to-consumer business responsibly.”

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 JENNY CRAIG

Carlsbad, California-based Jenny Craig, a weight loss management and nutrition company, has announced a change in its business model from a retail presence to concentrating on e-commerce solutions.

The company plans to close all of its 600 retail weight loss centers, which will impact at least 1,000 employees. The company has instructed staff members to "anticipate that your employment may be impacted and begin to seek other employment."

According to Mandy Dowson, CEO and president of Jenny Craig, "2023 marks the 40th anniversary since Jenny Craig started changing people's lives with her iconic meals and weight loss plans. Now, Jenny Craig is embarking on the next phase of our business to evolve with the changing landscape of today's consumers. Like many other companies, we're currently transitioning from a brick-and-mortar retail business to a customer-friendly, e-commerce-driven model."

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 AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE (11/24/23)

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 —

The company has announced it will layoff 192 first responders due to a contractual matter with Main Line Healthcare.

According to a company statement, “Officials with American Medical Response (AMR) announced last week its Philadelphia operation will reduce its number of first responders effective January 18, 2024. The reduction is in response to the end of our contract with Main Line Healthcare. AMR will continue to serve Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.”

“We are offering relocation allowances to assist employees in transferring to other AMR operations, as well as hosting a job fair to help them connect with and pursue opportunities with other local EMS agencies. We very much want to keep these first responders working on board local ambulances.”

DECEMBER 7, 2022 — Original post…

Greenwood Village, Coloado-based AMR, American Medical Response, a nationwide provider of emergency medical support and ambulance services, has announced a reduction in force.

The reduction in force will impact 130 employees, including EMTs, dispatchers and clerical staff located in Fife, Washington and is scheduled for January 28, 2023.

According to the company, "the amount of reduction and subsequent permanent layoff of existing staff is contingent upon the success of ongoing discussions with current customers/partners." AMR services every hospital, law enforcement agency, and fire department in Pierce county.

Factors influencing the decision appear to be the reduced demand for emergency transports, rising operating costs including fuel, maintenance, and personnel, and fixed government reimbursements.

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?