AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT AWAY

New York, New York-based Away, a direct-to-consumer luggage and travel accessories company, has announced it is reducing its workforce by 25%, reorganizing its executive team, and doubling down on new product development in an effort to prioritize profitability.

The reduction in force will impact an unknown number of employees and follows an 8% reduction in May 2023.

Co-founder and CEO Jen Rubio noted, "We're reconfiguring the traditional exec team structure in order to promote better decision-making. What I think this is doing is setting us up to be able to grow the right teams to work on the right projects. Job cuts aren't targeted at any department in particular, but the shift is intended to help the company invest more in brand and product. We are always looking for the next big thing that can create new business, and the only way to do that is to continually develop new products. Maybe a big hit comes out of that and maybe a lot of stuff we develop doesn't even get launched. What I always tell the team is that if we don't do things that make us uncomfortable, and then we find ourselves in a position of having to do it, it'll be much more painful. What do we need to change to stay ahead? A big part of what we're going through is this notion that we really have to disrupt ourselves before someone disrupts us."

"Disruption has always been at the core of our company’s DNA. Away is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality travel products and experiences to our customers, and we believe that these steps will better position us to continue to be an innovative leader in the category.”

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 ASANTE HEALTH SYSTEMS

Medford, Oregon-based Asante Health Systems, a regional medical network with three hospitals and 36 community-based clinics serving a nine-county region in southern Oregon and northern California, has announced a 3% reduction in force.

The reduction will impact approximately 180 employees in administrative and support positions. It appears that the decision is being driven by ongoing financial losses over the last two years.

According to published reports, "Asante faces an ongoing investigation of alleged drug diversion at its Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford. Asante also was ordered by the Oregon District of the U.S. Attorney's Office to pay $430,000 in December to settle allegations of medical fraud."

A company statement noted, "Asante has stated that it will be operating differently to meet current and future healthcare challenges in the wake of these layoffs. With a strategic approach, the health system aims to navigate its way through current financial challenges while continuing to deliver necessary health services to the community."

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 ZIN TECHNOLOGIES

Middleburg Heights, Ohio-based ZIN Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Voyager Space and an experienced developer of ground and flight systems for manned and unmanned aerospace applications, has announced a reduction in force.

The reduction in force will impact 172 employees, including staff and professional positions. Layoffs will be phased commencing on March 31, 2024, and completed by September 30, 2024.

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?