AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT UIPATH

New York, New York-based UiPath, a software company specializing in robotic process automation software that monitors user functions and automates front and back office processes, has announced a restructuring along with a 10% reduction in its workforce.

Approximately 420 employees will be impacted by the restructuring.

According to an SEC filing, "The board of directors of UiPath approved restructuring actions to manage its operating expenses. These actions are expected to include an overall reduction of approximately 10% of the Company’s global workforce of approximately 4,200 as of July 1, 2024, with most of this reduction expected to occur by the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. This workforce reduction is aimed at further driving operational efficiency and customer centricity. These changes reflect efforts to reshape the organization by streamlining the Company’s structure, particularly in operational and corporate functions, better prioritizing our go-to-market investments and focusing our research and development investments on artificial intelligence and driving innovation across our platform."

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 bad 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 ANAPLAN

San Francisco, California-based Anaplan, a software technology company offering cloud-based business planning infrastructure, has announced a major reduction in force.

Approximately 119 employees, including software engineers, copywriters, security analysts, and others, in the company's San Francisco headquarters were impacted by the reduction, but up to 500 additional employees globally are said to be at risk. Separations will commence on June 28, 2023, with the majority of employees being separated no later than August 21, 2023.

The decision appears to be driven by its parent, Chicago, Illinois-based private equity and growth capital firm Thoma Bravo.

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 bad 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. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT F5 (10/29/24)

OCTOBER 29, 2024 — APPROXIMATELY 110 EMPLOYEES AT RISK

Resuming annual layoffs after the Covid pause, the company is executing a 2% reduction in its workforce, primarily in the marketing-related content production team.

According to a company spokesperson, “These changes are part of a broader effort to align resources to our highest priority areas and ensure we are best positioned to meet the continually evolving needs of our customers and our business.”

MAY 2, 2023 — Original blog…

Seattle, Washington-based F5, a technology company specializing in application security, multi-cloud management, online fraud prevention, and networking applications, has announced a cost-cutting initiative featuring a 9% reduction in its workforce.

The reduction will impact 623 workers. Other measures include reducing executive bonuses, consolidating its real estate footprint, slowing hiring, reducing travel, and virtualizing some company events.

F5 CEO François Locoh-Donou noted, “Rising interest rates, geopolitical events, and macroeconomic uncertainty have dramatically affected our customers’ spending patterns” over the past six months. We do not believe this environment will persist, but we also do not know what the ‘new normal’ will look like when it comes. Because of this uncertainty, we must take measures to decrease our costs without jeopardizing our future growth trajectory.”

“These are extraordinary measures being taken under extraordinary circumstances.”

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 bad 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. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?