AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT RAND CORPORATION

Santa Monica-based RAND Corporation, a nonprofit global policy think tank, research institute, and public-sector consulting firm, has announced an 11% reduction in its global workforce as part of a cost-cutting initiative.

The personnel realignment impacted 192 employees, with layoffs commencing on October 21, 2025, and the final 72 layoffs at its Santa Monica, California headquarters being completed by November 2, 2025.

According to a company spokesperson, "Today we made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce by 11 percent, returning RAND to its size of a few years ago. This shift aligns our resources with changes in the broader research environment.

We want everyone to know that our departing colleagues are skilled, dedicated professionals who have made lasting contributions to RAND’s mission. We’re proud to have worked with them and will do all we can to support them as they move forward. They will always be part of the RAND story."

"Even through times of change, RAND remains as focused as ever on our mission to help improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis. The 192 layoffs were a 'difficult but necessary' return to the nonprofit's staffing levels of a few years ago."

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 POINT32HEALTH

Canton, Massachusetts-based Point32Health, a nonprofit provider of health plans, including commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, and Exchange HMO options, has confirmed a 6.7% reduction in force as prescription and medical care costs continue to outpace reimbursements.

The personnel realignment impacted 254 employees. This is the second round of layoffs, following 110 employee layoffs in March 2025.

According to newly installed CEO Patrick Gilligan, “Our members are at the center of everything we do, and it is critical that we address costs within our control. As responsible stewards of our members’ health care dollars, we will continue to manage our administrative costs as effectively as possible as we navigate the ongoing industry challenges."

"The one thing we should all agree on is health care is too expensive. I’ve worked on both sides, been on the providers and health plan side, and have worked to be collaborative. But with the tension and focus of COVID and post-COVID, the sides have gone to their corners. Providers are saying it’s the health plans’ fault, and health plans saying it’s the providers’ fault. We have to figure out better ways to address this.”

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 MANNINGTON MILLS

Salem, New Jersey-based Mannington Mills, a flooring manufacturer, has announced the closure of its Dalton, Georgia, and Chatsworth, Georgia, facilities, as the company exits the residential carpet industry to focus on the growth and innovation of its residential hard surface offerings, hard and soft surface commercial portfolio, and Amtico International business. Operations at both facilities will wind down by the end of the first quarter of 2026

The closures will affect 211 employees, including 150 in Dalton and 61 in Chatsworth, with layoffs scheduled for December 27, 2025.

According to CEO Tom Pendley, “The departure of Invista and the Stainmaster brand from the carpet fibers business, and the continued consumer shift to resilient flooring, has forced us to reevaluate residential carpet in our portfolio. This has led us to make the difficult decision to exit residential carpet. Our associates in Dalton have shown great dedication, and we are incredibly grateful for their loyalty. While we are confident that this decision is in the best interest of Mannington Mills’ long-term future, it is an extremely hard one, as we understand the impact it has on our people.”

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?