AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT JSI RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE

Boston, Massachusetts-based, JSI Research & Training Institute, a global consulting organization dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater health, education, and socioeconomic equity, has announced a 50% mass reduction in force.

The nonprofit plans to lay off 1,100 employees with the decision being driven by the Trump administration’s freeze on USAID funding.

According to a company spokesperson, “In this challenging moment, JSI remains committed to improving health and education in communities here in the U.S. and around the world.”

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 CORE NATURAL RESOURCES

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania-based Core Natural Resources, a producer and exporter of high-quality metallurgical coals, has announced a reduction in its workforce at the Leer South mine located in Philippi, West Virginia.

The reduction in force impacts 165 employees across multiple departments.

According to a company statement, "Wolf Run Mining, LLC, a subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, Inc. announced a decision to reduce its workforce at the Leer South mine located in Barbour County, WV, impacting approximately 165 employees across multiple departments. This decision is a result of the ongoing downturn in metallurgical coal markets globally causing economic challenges and is necessary to ensure the mine’s long-term sustainability and competitiveness."

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 CATALYST BRANDS

Plano, Texas-based Catalyst Brands, formed by the merger of retail giants JCPenney and the SPARC Group, has announced a cost-cutting initiative and a 5% reduction in its workforce to streamline operations and enhance competitiveness following the merger earlier this year.

The reduction will impact 250 corporate employees across all of the venture's brands.

According to a company spokesperson, the decision is “essential for building a stronger, more competitive company.”

The company’s Forever 21 subsidiary has already announced its plans to shut down its Los Angeles headquarters and lay off 358 corporate employees starting April 21, 2025. It will also close 200 stores nationwide. Its parent company, Catalyst Brands, is seeking a sale to avoid filing for another bankruptcy. If no qualified buyer can be

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?