Layoff Report

79 let go in NY - ripple effect?

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·8d ago·2 comments

Just saw the WARN notice for the 79 layoffs in New York back in September. Has anyone heard if this is part of a larger restructuring effort, or was it localized to specific administrative functions? I know the stock has been shaky lately, but it feels like the corporate office is getting quieter by the day. I’m currently based in Orlando and the vibes in the office are definitely off. Managers are tight-lipped, and HR isn’t answering direct questions about headcount reduction. If you’re in a support role, have you noticed any system access removals or sudden project cancellations? Just trying to get a read on if I need to start updating my LinkedIn before the end of the quarter. It’s hard to focus on work when you’re constantly looking over your shoulder waiting for a calendar invite from an exec you’ve never spoken to.

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·8d ago

I've been hearing the same whispers down here in Orlando. The mood in the corporate office is definitely tense right now. It feels like they are tightening the belt across the board, not just in New York. Nobody wants to speak up, but the lack of transparency from HR is pretty telling. It's tough to stay focused when you don't know if your department is next on the chopping block. Honestly, the shift in culture over the last few months has been brutal.

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·8d ago

Don't read too much into it just yet. Darden often goes through these localized adjustments whenever there’s a shift in operational strategy or digital integration. The New York layoffs likely targeted specific administrative roles that are being centralized elsewhere. While the stock performance is giving everyone a headache, corporate is always trying to balance those margins. Just keep your head down and focus on your deliverables; the uncertainty is usually worse than the actual reality of these restructurings.