AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT SSB MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Atlanta, Georgia, United States-based SSB Manufacturing Company (Serta Simmons Bedding), a major manufacturer and distributor of mattresses and related bedding products, has announced it is closing its manufacturing plant in Moreno Valley, California.

The closure will impact 180 employees and is scheduled to commence on July 5, 2025.

The company has not commented on the closure, but it is believed that it is part of SSB’s ongoing efforts to optimize its manufacturing network, which has previously involved closing other facilities.

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 terrible 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. 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 RH (RESTORATION HARDWARE)

Corte Madera, California-based RH, a luxury home furnishings retailer, has announced an operational reorganization.

The reduction in force will impact 440 employees.

According to an SEC filing, "We have demonstrated that 'Those with capital in difficult markets are the ones who capitalize.' That’s why we raised $2.5 billion of long-term debt before the markets tightened and are now in a position to take advantage of the opportunities that may present themselves in times of uncertainty and dislocation.

Times like these also require us to have the discipline to say 'no' to the things that are nice to do in order to focus our time and resources on what is truly important. That includes making the difficult decision to graciously say goodbye to team members whose roles are no longer essential in our new view of the future, enabling us to work in a more integrated and collaborative fashion, on fewer, more important priorities. Please know we’ve treated everyone with respect and dignity and appreciate the contributions all have made to our cause. Approximately 440 roles were eliminated as part of our organizational redesign, and we expect to achieve cost savings of approximately $50 million annually, inclusive of associated benefits and other cost savings.

Concurrently we will be focused on reducing inventories and generating cash, further strengthening our balance sheet to maximize optionality."

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 SOUTHERN MOTION

Pontotoc, Mississippi-based Southern Motion, a furniture manufacturer of recliners, sofas, loveseats, sectionals, and home theater furniture has announced an involuntary reduction in force after offering voluntary layoffs.

"Due to the recent slowdown in furniture demand, we have entertained requests for voluntary layoffs."

The involuntary layoffs will impact 250 employees.

The President and CEO of Southern Motion and Fusion Furniture, Mark Weber, noted “Due to a temporary industry slowdown in the demand for upholstered furniture, Southern Furniture Industries (Southern Motion & Fusion Furniture companies) regretfully had to reduce our workforce this past week in order to match our production capacity to the current demand environment. This reduction impacted less than 15% of our approximately 1,900 associates across multiple sites throughout North Mississippi. These are always difficult decisions, and it is our hope to rehire these associates in the near future as demand improves.”

According to Dave Hodorff, senior vice president of operations, "We have determined a reduced workforce may help us return to a 36 or 40-hour weekly schedule. Before any layoff decisions are made we are actively seeking anyone who may wish to volunteer for layoff status."

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. 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?