The Walt Disney Company plans to cut as many as 1,000 jobs in the coming months, its first significant workforce reduction since naming Josh D’Amaro CEO in March 2026.

Several New Jersey employers announced in March plans to eliminate nearly 1,000 jobs across the state. In the first two months of 2026, employers reported that almost 4,000 positions could be lost this year — a 106% increase compared with the same period in 2025.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals will cut nearly 250 jobs at its Cambridge site, the state’s largest biopharma employer said in a regulatory filing.

Albertsons, a major U.S. food and drug retailer, is scaling back operations in the competitive North Texas market as part of a wider restructuring. Recent WARN notices show the company will close 20 stores by the end of April, leading to 138 job cuts.

Fortnite-maker Epic Games says it is laying off more than 1,000 employees, citing a drop in engagement with its wildly popular online game.

Slot machine manufacturing giant IGT is laying off 700 workers globally, roughly 10% of the company’s workforce, the company’s top executive announced.

CBS News will cut roughly 6% of its workforce in the latest cost-saving measures under Paramount Skydance’s new management. The division will also shut down its century-old CBS News Radio service.

Cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com announced that it is laying off 12% of its staff as the company integrates artificial intelligence and joins the list of companies integrating enterprise-wide AI.

United Natural Foods, Inc. is consolidating its Racine County operations into a facility in Joliet, Illinois, resulting in the elimination of 443 positions, according to a notice filed with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. The layoffs are scheduled to begin this summer.

Bicycle Therapeutics announced it will cut 30% of its workforce and “deprioritize” an experimental antibody–drug conjugate that had been seen as a potential competitor to Padcev, Pfizer’s bladder cancer drug.

Dell Technologies has reduced its workforce by roughly 10% in 2026, reflecting continued cost-cutting efforts and a cautious approach to hiring. The decline of about 11,000 roles comes after a similar reduction in fiscal 2025.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly preparing large-scale layoffs that could impact 20% or more of its workforce as the company shifts to offset expensive AI infrastructure investments and boost efficiency through AI-assisted tools.

Netflix has reportedly reduced headcount within its global product team, cutting several dozen positions. The streaming company has not disclosed the exact number of employees affected.

Harry & David has laid off at least 100 employees recently as part of a broader transformation strategy by parent company 1-800-FLOWERS.COM. Reports indicate that at least 100 employees at Harry & David’s Medford facilities were laid off, with more expected soon.

Campbell’s, the 150-year-old packaged food company known for its iconic canned soups, plans to lay off 205 employees at its soup processing plant in Paris, Texas, as it restructures operations, amid growing pressure across the retail sector.

Capital One has announced that it will lay off more than 1,100 employees at the former Discover Financial Services headquarters in Lake County, Illinois, after the two companies merged. The job eliminations at the Riverwoods facility will affect at least 1,139 employees in 302 different job titles.

South Korean battery maker SK Innovation laid off 958 workers — 37% of its Georgia plant workforce. The plant supplied cells for Ford’s now-canceled electric F-150 Lightning and reflects broader struggles in the U.S. EV market. It also supplies Volkswagen AG and Hyundai Motor Co.

Oracle is reportedly planning to ax thousands of jobs due to mounting financial pressure from its aggressive push to build AI-focused data centers. The tech powerhouse may slash 20,000 to 30,000 positions, cutting 12–18% of its global workforce of roughly 162,000 employees. Layoffs could be implemented as early as March 2026.

Tool manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker has informed state officials that the upcoming closing of its factory in its home city of New Britain will result in about 300 layoffs. The job cuts, affecting 287 workers at the facility at 600 Myrtle St., where tape measures are made, include approximately 110 in assembly positions, about 50 each in “major equipment” and “trim knife,” about 30 in maintenance, 12 in material handling and 10 in operations.

Morgan Stanley is reportedly planning to lay off approximately 3% of its workforce, equating to around 2,500 employees. This decision comes as the financial institution navigates ongoing economic challenges and aims to streamline operations. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to manage costs and improve efficiency in response to fluctuating market conditions. Morgan Stanley, like many other financial firms, is adjusting its workforce to better align with current economic realities and future growth prospects.