AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT DIAGEO

New York, New York-based Diageo North America, a multibrand alcoholic beverage manufacturer of brands like Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Don Julio, and Baileys, continues to restructure in response to current market conditions and has announced a 36 percent reduction in force at its World Trade Center hub.

The reduction in force will impact 305 New York employees, with separations commencing on September 30, 2026. The parent company, based in London, has already announced layoff targets of 2,000+.

According to CEO Dave Lewis, “We are working on recovering our competitiveness in our North America Market. [North America],” Lewis said in a statement. The revised operating framework is being rolled out across Diageo, and the changes are significant...these savings will allow us to invest in the turnaround without needing to reduce operating profit. As we close out the year, I would like to put on record our appreciation for all Diageo colleagues and the way they have engaged with this change program."

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 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?