AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ADAPTIMMUNE

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Adaptimmune, a biopharmaceutical company that develops T cell therapies against cancer, has announced a major restructuring, including the sale of intellectual property to Louisville, Kentucky-based US WorldMeds Partners, and a 62% reduction in its workforce.

The layoffs will impact approximately 300 employees. Earlier reductions included a 29% workforce reduction completed in early 2025. It is not known how many employees will be hired by US WorldMeds.

"As part of the Restructuring, Elliot Norry, our Chief Medical Officer, and Cintia Piccina, our Chief Commercial Officer, will cease to be employed by Adaptimmune LLC as of August 8, 2025, and Joanna Brewer, our Chief Scientific Officer, will cease to be employed by Adaptimmune Limited as of August 31, 2025. As previously disclosed, Gavin Wood, our Chief Financial Officer, will cease to be employed by Adaptimmune Limited as of August 31, 2025."

CEO Adrian Rawcliffe noted, “Adaptimmune has been at the forefront of solid tumor cell therapy and delivering groundbreaking treatments to patients for more than a decade. We were the first company to obtain a marketing authorization for an engineered TCR T-cell therapy, TECELRA, and we have a second cell therapy, lete-cel, with approval anticipated in 2026. However, given the financial situation of the Company, it is clear that securing the right strategic option was critical to maximize value for all of our stakeholders and, importantly, ensure our patients continue to receive TECELRA. After an extensive review of all strategic alternatives available to Adaptimmune, we are convinced that this transaction represents the best path forward for Adaptimmune, our patients, and stakeholders.”

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 RUAN TRANSPORT

Des Moines, Iowa-based Ruan Transport, a transportation and logistics company that provides dedicated contract transportation, managed transportation, value-added warehousing, and brokerage support services, has announced a reduction in its workforce after losing a contract with The Kroger Co.

The reduction will affect 144 employees, including 130 truck drivers, as well as mechanics and administrative staff, in Tolleson, Arizona, and is expected to be completed by the end of August 2025.

Ruan will be replaced by Knight-Swift Transportation, a Phoenix, Arizona-based company that is not unionized.

It appears that the Teamsters are unhappy with the decision and may attempt to pressure Kroger directly. “For over 26 years, Teamsters Local 104 members at Ruan have safely and reliably delivered products for Kroger. Now, the company is attempting to replace them with Swift, a move that threatens the hard-won standards Teamsters have built over decades.”

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 MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO

The San Francisco, California-based Mental Health Association of San Francisco, a charitable organization focused on mental health education, advocacy, research, and services, has announced a significant reduction in force.

The reduction will affect 198 employees and is scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2025.

CEO Mark Salazar issued the following statement, as the 2025-26 state budget takes effect for California’s new fiscal year: “We appreciate lawmakers’ efforts to fully fund California’s warm lines. While the $4.2 million approved is significantly less than what is needed to keep up with growing demand, we are grateful for the continued state investment. This allows us to keep offering our services in some capacity. Though the impact on our ability to serve Californians is still unknown at this point, we are working to cut costs, including reductions in staff hours. We ask our callers to be patient, as it may take longer to reach a counselor. It’s unfortunate to have to make such moves after we had a record-breaking month in May that saw 41,378 contacts, but we are exploring other partnerships that will help us further our mission to advance mental health wellness for all.”

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?