AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT SAS INSTITUTE (10/08/23)

Am I Next? Workforce re-balancing at SAS Institute.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 — APPROXIMATELY 1% BY THE END OF 2023.

In a company of 12,000 employees, that is about 120 employees.

According to a company statement, “Evolving our organizational structure and aligning the right talent to our core focus areas is always a priority for SAS. We explained earlier this year that as part of our normal business processes, we have been slowly shifting some divisional structures to better align with our corporate priorities.”

Rumors have the company looking for ap IPO in 2025 if the financial climate improves.

JULY 13, 2021 — DANGER AHEAD FOR SAS EMPLOYEES?

The financial press is reporting talks of a possible acquisition of SAS by Broadcom, a semiconductor chip maker and creator of enterprise software, for between $15 and $20 billion. If a formal offer is made and the sale closes, it is likely that SAS might see a pre-closing and post-closing reduction in force. Is the handwriting on the wall and can it be seen by SAS employees?

APRIL 1, 2021 — Original Post…

Cary, North Carolina-based SAS Institute, an iconic developer of specialized analytics software, has announced that it will continue re-balancing its workforce leading to layoffs in some operational groups.

A company spokesperson “Approximately 100 positions were phased out as a result of our ongoing digital transformation efforts and the reduced need for on-site support services, including housekeeping and in-person event support. Permanent changes to business operations, some directly related to the digital transformation of the business that was already in motion before the pandemic, affected several roles within the company.

"In addition to seeing increased demand for virtual events and education, we anticipate that many SAS employees will prefer to continue working from home or working in the office just a few days a week. These changes led to the difficult decision to reduce some positions that support events, training, and on-site operations.”

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. 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 IMAGEN BRANDS

Am I Next? Layoffs at Imagen Brands after acquisition.

Clearwater, Florida-based Koozie Group, a manufacturer and marketer of consumer and promotional advertising items such as logoed rainwear, bags, drinkware, and coolers, has acquired the Imagen Brands Group in Mobil Alabama and announced that it will reduce its workforce by 70 employees starting on April 1, 2021.

According to a company spokesperson at the time Imagen was acquired, "This acquisition is part of our long-term plan for scalable and sustainable growth within the promotional products market. This allows us to provide the additional necessary resources and marketing support needed to help grow the Imagen Brands business. Our intent is to run their sales, customer service and operations as a stand-alone business."

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. 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? IS THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL AT JET BLUE?

Am I Next? Will JetBlue move its headquarters from New York to Florida?

Long Island City-based JetBlue Airways, a low-cost passenger airline, is considering relocating from its New York headquarters location to Florida where the company maintains a training center and travel-products sales operation.

Like many companies located in high-tax, high-regulatory compliance states like New York and California, moves to lower-tax states with fewer regulatory restrictions and a lower cost of living is increasingly attractive.

A company spokesperson noted that the company employs 1,300 employees at its Long Island City headquarters and that a decision will be made later this year. "We are exploring a number of paths, including staying in Long Island City, moving to another space in New York City, and/or shifting a to-be-determined number of roles to existing support centers in Florida.”

Considerations include the current headquarters lease expiration in 2023 and the reduction in occupied office space as the company uses remote workers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other New York politicians are said to be working on an incentive package and exerting force on the airlines to remain headquartered in New York.

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. 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?

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