AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT BLUE GRASS CHEMICAL AGENT-DESTRUCTION PILOT PLANT

Richmond, Kentucky-based Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, an Army facility that destroyed the chemical weapons stockpile at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky, has announced that it will be eliminating all employees as the facility winds down, the last weapons being destroyed in July 2023.

The closure will impact 245 employees who were dedicated to the wind-down activities, commencing on April 24, 2025.

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 or promises for 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, anytime, 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 BLUE CROSS OF IDAHO

Meridian, Idaho-based Blue Cross of Idaho, a not-for-profit mutual health insurance holding company, has announced a reduction in force following the loss of an Idaho Department of Health and Welfare dual-eligible Medicare/Medicaid program contract to UnitedHealthcare and Molina Healthcare.

The contractual catastrophe will impact 135 employees, with separation scheduled for the contract to end in June 2025.

According to a company spokesperson, “Unfortunately, the loss of this program will require us to reduce our workforce, specifically the 135 employees directly related to the care of the dual population. This is a decision no one at the company takes lightly and is in no way a reflection of the quality of work and care accomplished by these employees. They have and will continue to support the duals members with dedication and compassion in the wake of the state's decision."

“This workforce action comes down to the need to ensure that Blue Cross of Idaho continues to be a financially sustainable company, given the loss of this line of business and the resulting changes in membership and revenue.”

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 or promises for 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, anytime, 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 YUM! BRANDS

Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum! Brands, a multinational fast food restaurant franchisor of such iconic brands as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, has announced a restructuring of its headquarters' operations.

The company plans to designate two brand headquarters, one located in Plano, Texas, and the other in Irvine, California.

The KFC corporate office employees currently in Louisville, Kentucky will be relocated to the KFC and Pizza Hut Global headquarters in Plano, Texas. Remote employees will be asked to relocate to the campus that supports their work.

According to CEO David Gibbs, “These changes position us for sustainable growth and will help us better serve our customers, employees, franchisees and shareholders. Ultimately, bringing more of our people together on a consistent basis will maximize our unrivaled culture and talent as a competitive advantage. I’m confident this is another important step in growing our iconic restaurant brands globally. The relocation of approximately 100 KFC U.S. corporate roles will occur over the next six months, while the relocation of 90 remote positions will take place over the next 18 months."

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 or promises for 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, anytime, 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?