AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT AMENTUM

Chantilly, Virginia-based Amentum Holdings, a provider of advanced engineering and technology solutions for the U.S. government, allied nations, and commercial clients, has announced a reduction in force following the expiration and loss of major intelligence and commercial facility management contracts.

The phased reduction in force will impact 382 Maryland employees, with separations scheduled for October 31, 2026 (317 employees), and November 13, 2026 (65 employees).

Layoffs also impact Oregon (74 employees) and Chandler, Arizona (75 employees). Those layoffs relate to the management of chipmaker Intel's facilities and are scheduled for October 19, 2026.

According to a spokesperson, "We are proud of our employees' exceptional skills and expertise on these programs. Supporting our customers’ mission remains our top priority during 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 HELLOFRESH

Berlin, Germany-based HelloFresh, a pre-portioned meal-kit provider in the United States, has announced the closure of its Swedesboro, New Jersey, distribution center

The closure on September 30, 2026, will impact 374 employees.

A company spokesperson noted, “Operational efficiency is central to everything we do at HelloFresh, and we regularly evaluate our fulfillment setup to ensure we operate as effectively as possible. Following a review of our footprint, we have decided to close our Swedesboro, New Jersey, distribution center on September 30, 2026, and will seamlessly integrate its operations into our broader fulfillment network. We are deeply grateful for the contributions of our Swedesboro team members, and we are committed to supporting eligible employees affected by this transition with severance assistance, extended healthcare support, career transition resources, and internal transfer opportunities where available.

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 ANCHOR GLASS

Tampa, Florida-based Anchor Glass, a manufacturer of premium stock and custom glass packaging, has announced the immediate closure of its Warner Robins, Georgia, facility.

The closure will impact 168 employees.

According to a company spokesperson, "After extensive review, we concluded that Warner Robins does not have the long-term demand needed to remain a competitive and sustainable operating location for Anchor. This closing is expected to be permanent."

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?