AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT FOSS MARITIME

Seattle, Washington-based Foss Maritime, a division of Saltchuk Resources and the largest tug, towing, and maritime consultancy on the West Coast, has announced that it is closing its North Queen Anne shipyard located in Seattle, Washington, and laying off 115 workers.

Work at the shipyard ended October 30, 2021, and layoffs will be effective December 29, 2021. Operations, including the construction, conversion, maintenance, and repair of vessels will be transferred to other Pacific Northwest shipyards.

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 HMSA

Honolulu, Hawaii-based HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and is the largest insurer in the state of Hawaii, has announced plans to outsource some of the jobs currently being performed in Hawaii and Oahu.

The job realignment will impact approximately 285 employees and is scheduled to commence in January 2022.

According to a statement from HMSA President Dr. Mark Mugiishi, "New regulatory requirements and consumer mandates have forced the need for massive technology upgrades to maximize efficiency. So, it has been decided to partner with a company called Firstsource Solutions Limited."

Mumbai, India-based Firstsource Solutions Limited is an Indian business process management company specializing in technology solutions in the banking, financial services, healthcare, and insurance industries.

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?