AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT BUZZFEED

New York City, New York-based BuzzFeed, an internet media, news, and entertainment company focused on digital media, is conducting a 35% post-acquisition restructuring and reduction in force after its $120 million purchase on May 27, 2026.

The reduction will affect 180 employees across the BuzzFeed, HuffPost and Tasty media properties.

According to a company statement, “Today we are making important changes to BuzzFeed that are required to put our business on a path to profitable and sustainable growth. Four months ago, in our March earnings call, we stated a substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Fortunately, after that public announcement, Byron Allen quickly stepped in and made an investment of approximately 26 million dollars into BuzzFeed to stabilize, protect, and grow the company. We’ve been actively managing costs for some time, working through scenarios to save as many jobs as possible. Unfortunately, the elimination of certain roles is still required.”

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 FIFTH THIRD BANK

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Fifth Third Bancorp, a regional bank holding company, has announced additional post-merger workforce reductions following its $10.9 billion acquisition of Comerica Bank.

The personnel realignment will affect 234 employees located at the former Dallas, Texas-based Comerica Bank operations center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Layoffs are scheduled to be completed by September 11, 2026. This follows the May 2026 announcement that the bank would be laying off 502 employees at the former Comerica Bank corporate office in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

According to a company spokesperson, “We consistently review our operations to ensure we’re organized for long‑term growth and sustainable profitability. That means aligning staffing with future business needs and creating meaningful opportunities for our teammates in the process. Decisions like these are never easy but position us to deliver more value for our customers, communities, and shareholders. We’re committed to treating every impacted colleague with respect and providing support throughout the transition.”

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 PEPSICO

Harrison, New York-based PepsiCo, the iconic multinational food and beverage corporation, has announced it will close its warehouse operations at its Pepsi Beverages production facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Production processes will continue at the current facility, and warehousing will be outsourced to a third-party provider, also in Tulsa.

The closure will impact 184 employees when warehouse operations cease on November 15, 2026.

According to a spokesperson, “We are committed to treating impacted employees with the utmost care, including assistance applying to work with the new logistics provider, pay and benefits continuation based on years of service, transition assistance and career support.”

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?