AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT NOVARTIS

East Hanover, New Jersey-based Novartis, a multinational pharmaceutical company, has announced its fourth round of layoffs in its multi-year global restructuring plan, targeting 8,000 positions globally.

The current reduction in force affects 322 employees at its New Jersey headquarters and is scheduled for October 2, 2026, bringing the total to 572 employees in 2026.

According to a company spokesperson, "Novartis is making changes to its field sales, patient support and marketing organizations to enhance operational efficiency and ensure we are investing resources where they can have the greatest impact. As a result, some roles are impacted. Novartis continually evaluates opportunities to align our organization with evolving patient, customer and business needs.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT NO MEAT FACTORY

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada-based No Meat Factory, a plant-based contract food manufacturer specializing in vegan alternatives like veggie burgers, nuggets, and seafood substitutes, has announced the closure of its 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Stanwood, Washington.

The closure impacts 123 employees whose termination coincides with the plant closure on September 16, 2026.

The company did not comment on the closure, and the closure leaves No Meat Factory with its remaining facility in Coldstream, British Columbia.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT LEIDOS

Reston, Virginia-based Leidos Holdings, a defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research consultancy, has announced a personnel realignment to "promote ongoing changes and opportunities in our business environment."

The reduction in force affected 305 employees in non-customer-facing roles.

According to a company spokesperson, “The layoff notices are part of organizational changes the company is making and aim to help us to operate more efficiently and best position us for the future. We are grateful to each colleague affected by these reductions, and we are committed to supporting them through this transition."

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?