AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT SERVICENOW

Santa Clara, California-based ServiceNow, a software company that supplies cloud computing platforms for the creation and management of automated business workflows, has announced another round of layoffs following the June 2026 reduction of hundreds of employees.

This latest round of layoffs will impact 133 San Diego, California employees, including senior and director-level positions and those in customer-facing roles at the San Diego office. Hundreds more companywide may be on the chopping block. Separations are scheduled for September 28, 2026.

According to a spokesperson, "As part of our ongoing efforts to evolve the business and position ServiceNow for continued growth, we are making some organizational changes that are global in nature. While these decisions are never easy, they are intended to better align our talent and resources with our strategic priorities. We remain committed to supporting impacted employees through this transition."

“We are driving efficiencies across the business, actively investing in and hiring for AI-focused skills, and managing headcount with discipline to end 2026 where we started. As we shared earlier this year, that’s how we grow sustainably and win. ServiceNow is committed to having the right talent in the right roles, and that means making necessary changes to how we are structured."

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 MICROSOFT

Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft, the iconic computer technology company, continues its reorganization plan with another 2.1% workforce layoff.

The reduction in force affects 4,800 employees, with most layoffs occurring in Microsoft’s Xbox and commercial sales organizations.

According to an internal memo, "I also want to be direct that the roles eliminated today are not being replaced by AI. At the same time, AI is changing how work gets done. I also want to be direct that the roles eliminated today are not being replaced by AI. At the same time, AI is changing how work gets done. Decisions like these are never easy, and you have my commitment that we are constantly looking for ways to reduce the need for job eliminations. Whenever possible, our priority is to place people into new roles aligned to the company’s highest priorities and greatest areas of opportunity."

“More than 30 percent of eligible employees chose to participate in our recent voluntary retirement program, and we will continue exploring similar approaches in the future. While this doesn’t change the difficulty of today’s news, we will continue to do everything we can to create opportunities for our people, reduce the need for job eliminations where possible, and responsibly support those affected with care and respect.”

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 SAS

Cary, North Carolina-based SAS, a software developer of analytical software for decision-makers, has announced a major reduction in its retail solutions workforce as the company restructures for a possible IPO.

The reduction affected 300 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, “These targeted changes are intended to align SAS resources with our long-term strategic priorities as we continue to invest in key growth areas, including R&D, sales, and cloud. We are always focused on the best path forward for the business, aligning our resources with customer needs, strategic priorities, and sustainable growth, so we will not speculate on any further changes.”

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?