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politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Pulte Orders Major ODNI Downsizing Ahead of Clayton's Senate Vote

Acting DNI Bill Pulte announced a roughly 30% downsizing of the ODNI—potentially over 300 jobs—just before the Senate is set to vote on Jay Clayton as the next ODNI head. The exact size is not disclosed and officials offered no comment; Democrats warn the scale and speed of the cuts could threaten national security, while Pulte touts reductions as a step toward a leaner intelligence apparatus amid ongoing scrutiny of the ODNI's leadership.

via Politico|

#jay-clayton #odni #politics

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Trump Signals Major DNI Shake-Up As Pulte Takes Interim Lead

Trump said he wants incoming acting DNI Bill Pulte to begin trimming the DNI office’s staff as part of a broader shake-up, with five interviews ongoing for a permanent DNI. Pulte, the current FHFA director with no intelligence background, will serve as acting DNI until a permanent pick is confirmed, as Trump seeks to shrink the intelligence apparatus and lean on holdovers from prior administrations.

via CNBC|

#bill-pulte #dni #intelligence-community

business10 months ago•1 min saved

UPS Cuts 48,000 Jobs in 2025 Amid Profit Boost

UPS announced a total of 48,000 job cuts in 2025 as part of a major corporate reorganization, with 14,000 additional layoffs disclosed recently, amidst strong quarterly earnings and strategic property sales aimed at long-term value creation.

via WSB-TV|

#business #corporate-reorganization #financial-results

business10 months ago•2 min saved

NBC News Announces 7-8% Staff Cuts Amid MSNBC Split

NBC News is cutting 7-8% of its staff, approximately 100 to 150 jobs, due to economic challenges and the spin-off of NBCUniversal’s CNBC and MSNBC into a new company, Versant. Some affected employees are encouraged to apply for open roles, and the layoffs are part of broader industry cost-cutting measures. NBC aims to strengthen its position and explore new revenue streams like subscription products and sports.

via Variety|

#business #layoffs #media-industry

world11 months ago•1 min saved

PBS reduces staff by 15% due to federal funding cuts

PBS is cutting 15% of its staff due to nearly $1.1 billion in federal funding cuts for 2026 and 2027, impacting its operations and local stations, and marking a significant challenge for public broadcasting in the US.

via Axios|

#federal-funding-cuts #npr #pbs

business11 months ago•1 min saved

Firaxis Games Announces Staff Reductions Despite Steady Civilization VII Sales

2K has confirmed a staff reduction at Firaxis, affecting dozens of employees as part of a restructuring to enhance adaptability, collaboration, and creativity, despite strong financial performance by parent company Take-Two Interactive.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#2k #business #civilization-7

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Gabbard Plans Major Staff Cuts and Reorganization at ODNI

Tulsi Gabbard is advancing plans to significantly reduce staffing at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, aiming to cut nearly 700 jobs, eliminate certain components, and refocus the agency on core missions, partly driven by partisan and DEI-related priorities, with the goal of saving $700 million annually.

via Axios|

#department-restructuring #intelligence #odni

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Virtuos, Developer of Oblivion Remastered, Reports Significant Layoffs

Virtuos, a game development studio known for Oblivion Remastered and supporting major titles like Cyberpunk 2077, is laying off around 300 employees, primarily in China and France, reflecting broader industry challenges despite its diverse portfolio.,

via Engadget|

#business #game-industry #layoffs

government1 year ago•5 min saved

Federal Workforce Reductions: Reversals and Impacts

The Trump administration is refusing to disclose details of planned staff reductions across federal agencies despite a court order, citing privilege and legal concerns, while agencies continue to implement or plan RIFs following a Supreme Court decision allowing them to proceed.

via Federal News Network|

#court-order #federal-agencies #government

government1 year ago•6 min saved

Rubio Leads Major Reorganization of the State Department with Over 300 Office Cuts

The U.S. State Department plans to eliminate or consolidate over 300 offices, reducing its workforce by more than 3,400 employees, mainly affecting domestic staff, to streamline operations and address bureaucratic overgrowth, with implementation expected by July 1.

via Government Executive|

#government #layoffs #office-consolidation

business1 year ago•0 min saved

McKinsey reduces global workforce by over 10% amid industry challenges

McKinsey is reducing its staff by 10% over two years as part of a strategy to improve profitability.

via Financial Times|

#business #consulting #corporate-restructuring

business1 year ago

Associated Press Announces 8% Workforce Reduction via Buyouts and Layoffs

The Associated Press has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 8% as part of a strategic restructuring effort. This move reflects ongoing challenges in the media industry, where organizations are adapting to changing market conditions and digital transformation.

via The New York Times|

#associated-press #business #business-strategy

business2 years ago•6 min saved

Warner Music Group Announces 10% Workforce Reduction Amid Record-Breaking Quarter

Warner Music Group reported its highest quarterly revenue ever, up 17% to $1.75 billion, but CEO Robert Kyncl announced a 10% staff reduction, about 600 people, to free up $200 million in cost savings for reinvestment in the company, with much of the reduction coming from owned media properties and corporate roles. Kyncl emphasized the move is from a position of strength and aims to increase funding behind artists and songwriters, new skill sets, and tech, to align with the evolving music industry.

via Billboard|

#business #ceo-announcement #investment-in-music

business2 years ago•0 min saved

"Business Insider's Staff Reduction Sparks Concerns"

Business Insider is cutting 8% of its staff as part of a new direction for the company, with CEO Barbara Peng expressing gratitude for the departing employees' contributions. This move comes amid industry-wide struggles, making Business Insider the latest news organization to reduce its workforce in recent weeks.

via Semafor|

#barbara-peng #business #business-insider

business-entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Disney's Pixar Plans Staff Reductions and Layoffs in 2024"

Pixar Animation Studios plans to reduce its workforce as part of Disney's overall content spending cuts, following a period of increased production under former CEO Bob Chapek. The planned staff cuts are related to a reevaluation of the studio's release model and the push to produce streaming series, with no specific details or timeline determined yet. Disney, which has been implementing extensive cost-cutting measures, declined to comment on the staff reduction.

via Deadline|

#business-entertainment #content-spending-cuts #disney