AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL

Newark, New Jersey-based Prudential Financial, an iconic company whose subsidiaries provide insurance, retirement planning, investment management, and other financial products and services to both retail and institutional clients, has announced the sale of two buildings and another reduction in force.

The personnel realignment will impact 125 Newark employees, scheduled to take effect between November 28 and December 31, 2026, and following two earlier rounds this year: 53 employees on July 17 and 89 employees on September 18, 2026.

According to a company statement, “As Prudential becomes a more focused company, we are aligning our real estate footprint with our strategy and future ways of working. Newark remains Prudential’s home, and we are proud to remain part of the community. Prudential is strengthening our business to deliver long-term growth by investing in the capabilities where we’re most competitive. That means making targeted adjustments, including reorganizing our workforce when needed, to align with the company’s strategy. These decisions are never easy, and we’re committed to providing impacted employees with support, care, and respect.”

Change is constant, and it's coming. Tomorrow will always come, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Life offers no guarantees, 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, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Many employees can read the writing on the wall, so why do most assume it’s aimed at someone else? Are you wondering, "Am I Next?"

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ACRISURE

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Acrisure, a financial technology and insurance company, has announced the continuation of its technology transformation with artificial intelligence.

The transformation will impact 400 accounting employees, including 200 in West Michigan, in the first quarter of 2026.

According to CEO Greg Williams, "The layoffs are the result of artificial-intelligence technology deployed by Acrisure, which will automate a significant portion of the work performed by the affected employees. The last five years have been about innovating and deploying technology anywhere and everywhere that we can."

"This was not an easy decision, as it affects colleagues who have given so much to our company and our community. You kind of knew this day was coming at some point as you’re doing these investments and leaning into innovation, automation. But it doesn’t make it any less painful … Our colleagues have been tremendous. They’re not only great teammates, but they’ve been a carrier of a culture and a strategy in a company that they’ve helped build.”

“This isn’t anything about pressure or pain point in the bottom line. This is about remaining competitive in a very competitive world and meeting clients where they want to be met and deploying capital where we need to deploy it in order to make all that happen.”

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, 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 F&G ANNUTIES & LIFE

Des Moines, Iowa-based F&G Annuities & Life, an insurance company offering annuities, life insurance, and pension buyout services, has announced a 14% reduction in force.

The personnel realignment will impact 192 employees, including 103 Iowans, commencing on June 2, 2025.

According to a company spokesperson, “This is in alignment with the company’s goals to efficiently scale the business and ensure our long-term success."

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?