AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT NOVA BUS

Saint-Eustache, Quebec-based Nova Bus, a transit bus manufacturer, has announced the company is exiting bus production in the US market and closing its Plattsburgh, New York manufacturing and delivery facility by 2025.

The phased closure will impact 191 employees and be complete by March 14, 2025.

According to company statements, “The strategic decision to end bus production in the U.S. by 2025 was made after evaluating its profitability, which was experiencing continued financial losses over the years. Although this strategic decision is a difficult one, by changing our business model with a focus on Canada, we will improve profitability and secure our long-term competitiveness. We will do the utmost to support our employees, many of whom have been employed for numerous years. We will work together with our sister Volvo companies, surrounding businesses, local authorities, and communities to support our people in finding new employment opportunities”

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 IPG MEDIABRANDS

New York City, New York-based IPG Mediabrands, an advertising/public relations/marketing agency, has announced a post-merger reduction in its workforce after the loss of a client.

The personnel adjustment will impact 103 media-buying employees located in Los Angeles, California, and is scheduled for January 2, 2025.

According to a company spokesperson, “Regrettably, we informed a portion of our team about the need to reduce our workforce in light of a recent client loss. We are committed to supporting the transition of those impacted by providing resources, severance payments, and continuation of benefits. These decisions are the hardest ones to make in our business, and we are grateful for the many contributions this team has made during their time with IPG Mediabrands.”

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 INGRAM MICRO

Irvine, California-based Ingram Micro Holding Corporation, a distributor of information technology products and services, has announced a restructuring initiative along with a reduction in force to reduce costs and eliminate redundancies.

The reduction in force will impact 850 employees.

CEO Paul Bay noted, “We are committed to supporting affected associates through this transition and will provide more details regarding these benefits and payments through our local teams in the coming weeks. We understand that this news is difficult, and we want to acknowledge the valuable contributions of those who will be leaving Ingram Micro. These decisions are never easy, but they are necessary to position our organization for future 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?