AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT STANLEY BLACK & DECKER

New Britain, Connecticut-based Stanley Black & Decker, the iconic tool, hardware, and appliance manufacturer, is continuing its restructuring to consolidate its operations and will close its Gallatin, Tennessee, plant between August 28, 2026, and December 30, 2026.

The closure will impact 116 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, “As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the business and meet the evolving needs of our customers and end users, Stanley Black & Decker has made the strategic decision to close its Gallatin, Tennessee, site. This action reflects a forward-looking approach to aligning our supply chain network with market demand and the future needs of the business. We are committed to supporting impacted employees through this transition, including exploring employment opportunities at other Stanley Black & Decker facilities and operations, as well as providing severance and job placement support services.”

Change is constant, and it's 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 SAMSUNG SDS AMERICA

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey-based Samsung SDS America, a cloud consulting and management provider of enterprise IT and logistics services, has announced a major reduction in force at its former Ridgefield Park regional headquarters, related to a restructuring and relocation to Plano, Texas.

The reduction will impact 179 employees and is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2026.

According to a company spokesperson, “Samsung is undergoing a business transformation designed to better position our organization for long-term growth and future success. As part of this effort, we are relocating our US headquarters from New Jersey to our existing campus in Plano, Texas, building on our 30-year presence in the state.”

Change is constant, and it's 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 INTERNATIONAL PAPER

Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper, a producer of packaging, pulp, and other fiber-based products, has announced a strategic operational realignment that will affect its multi-state operations.

International Paper announced late Friday plans to close four facilities across the United States by the end of the third quarter. It will close a sheet plant in Aurora, Illinois, along with converting plants in Elk Grove, California, and Barrington, New Jersey. It will also cease preprint operations at a facility in Richwood, Kentucky.

The closures will impact 330 employees, 136 in California, 133 in New Jersey, 41 in Illinois and 20 in Kentucky.

According to a company spokesperson, "These are difficult but necessary decisions that strengthen our network, focus investments where they create the greatest value and position International Paper to better serve customers and compete for the long term. We are grateful to the employees affected and are committed to supporting them through this transition and ensuring a seamless experience for our customers."

Change is constant, and it's 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?