AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

Salt Lake City, Utah-based University of Utah, a public research university, has announced plans for a large-scale reduction in force over the coming year.

It is estimated that the reduction in force will impact between 5% to 15% of employees, estimated to fall somewhere between 285 to 855 employees, over the next year. Positions will target the Office of Advancement, and include roles in human resources, finance, information technology, marketing, communications, and administrative support.

According to University President Taylor Randall, “The University of Utah has never become stronger by standing still. One of the most important responsibilities of being a leader is stewardship. We inherited a remarkable university that was shaped by those who came before, and we have an obligation to leave it stronger for those who follow. Modernizing administrative and business operations is intended to free up resources for more investment in the university’s core missions of education, research and patient care."

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?

Chicago, Illinois-based Illinois Institute of Technology, a private research university, has announced a staff reduction prior to the commencement of its fall semester.

The reduction in force will impact 160 faculty and staff members.

According to Illinois Tech President Raj Echambadi, “The university's finances have taken a hit from declines in research funding and foreign student enrollment. The university has no choice but to pursue targeted reductions to address these challenges and protect our mission as an opportunity engine for all. As always, we will continue to place students at the center of all that we do and to ensure educational excellence at Illinois Tech.”

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 JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Baltimore, Maryland-based Johns Hopkins University, the iconic private research university, has announced a reduction in force driven by budgetary issues related to federal research funding.

The reduction will impact 110 employees, mostly in administrative roles.

According to a company spokesperson, “As our federal research portfolio shrinks, the infrastructure around it must change in parallel.”

University President Ron Daniels noted, "Colleagues have expressed confusion, uncertainty, and frustration with the pace and character of decisions from federal granting agencies, especially in the natural and life sciences. Though our colleagues continue to submit strong research proposals, the sluggish or stalled pace of awards is debilitating.”

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?